North Pole

Location - Patriot's Lake

The North Pole study site is reminiscent of many of the Poker Flat ponds that we monitor – it is a flooded gravel pit that owes its origin to construction, perhaps of the North Pole High School that stands just a few tens of metres away. While it is conveniently located on the school grounds, it is also within earshot of the roar of the North Pole refinery. The coordinates of Patriots Pond, as we have named it, are 64.7453°N, 147.3707°W.

A general view of the North Pole area.

Patriot's Lake is located directly behind North Pole High School.

People

The ALISON study site at North Pole was run by Rob Sylvester and his biology and earth science students at North Pole High School during 2004-2005. Rob has taught there for eight years. Among Rob’s previous teaching assignments was Wales Kingikmiut School, also a member of ALISON.

This winter, 2005-06, the ALISON study site at North Pole High School will be run by
Tom Kinn. He is taking over from his colleague Rob Sylvester, who is teaching biology this year and unable to participate in ALISON. Rob will be there, though, if Tom needs assistance. Tom is originally from eastern Washington State – Spokane and thereabouts. He has taught at North Pole High School for many years.

Data

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