• DAI MOAN, President, International Association for Cold Regions Development Studies, Harbin, China
• ERIC JOHNSON, Chair, Executive Committee, Technical Council on Cold Regions Engineering, ASCE; Senior Engineer, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, State of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
• JAMES O. GILL, President, Alaska Section, ASCE; Senior Engineer, Hart Crowser, Inc., Anchorage, AK
• HARUMI SASAKI, Vice President, International Association for Cold Regions Development Studies; Executive Director, Hokkaido Development Engineering Center, Sapporo, Japan

• HANNELE ZUBECK, CRAIG WOOLARD, Conference Program Co-Chairs; Assistant Professors, School of Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
• DAN WHITE, Conference Session Coordinator; Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK
• TOM WOLF, Conference Technical Tour Chair; Senior Engineer, CH2M Hill, Anchorage, AK

Introduction of Speaker: JAMES W. ROONEY, President, R&M Consultants, Inc., Anchorage, AK

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable RICK MYSTROM, Mayor, City of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Topic: "Anchorage Economic Development - Present, Past, and Future"

• STEPHEN C. COWPER, Executive Director, The Northern Forum, Anchorage, AK; Former Governor, State of Alaska
• HARUMI SASAKI, Vice President, Hokkaido Development Engineering Center, Sapporo, Japan

• MASAHIRO SAKASHITA, Director of General Affairs Division, Hokkaido Development Bureau, Hokkaido Development Agency, Prime Minister’s Office of Japan, Sapporo, Japan
• MOAN DAI, President of Chinese Society for Cold Regions Development, Harbin, China.
• EHRLING DIESEN, Director General, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Administration, Oslo, Norway
• VALERY P. SERDUKOV, Vice Governor, Government of the Leningrad Region, St..Petersburg, Russia

Moderators: Bart Quimby and He Liu

Design Methods for Floating Structures in Cold Regions: Takashi Terashima, Tetsuya Hayakawa, Kimihiko Endo, Takahiko Sasajima, Minoru Yoshida, Shoji Hamaoka, and Hiroshi Saeki (Japan)

The Development of Structures for Halley Station in Antarctica: David M. Blake (United Kingdom)

Application of Seismic Isolation in Cold Regions: He Liu, T. Bart Quimby, Ian G. Buckle, and A.M. Reinhorn (United States)

Wind-Induced Vibration of the Central Building of Syowa Station in Antarctica: Toshio Hannuki, Masashi Sano, Masaru Ayukawa, and Kenji Ishizawa (Japan)

Moderators: Tony Barter and Eric Johnson

Studded Tires the Finnish Way: Timo Unhola (Finland)

High Quality Aggregates for Norwegian Highways: Brit E. Loberg (Norway)

Characterization of Pavement Aggregates for Studded Tire Resistance Purposes: Amir Kavussi and Robert A. Edgar (United States)

Moderator: Robert E. Chaney

Sponsor: Alaska Science and Technology Foundation

New Salmon Packaging: John Sevier (United States)

Birch Syrup Production and Marketing: Marlene Cameron (United States)

Value-Added Timber Products: Kevin Curtis (United States)

Moderators: David J. Prusak and Takeshi Ito

Winter of 1995/1996: Geotechnical Engineering Experience: Thomas G. Krzewinski and K. A. Lyytinen (United States).

Winter Pipeline Construction in Wetlands: Lynda L. Barber-Wiltse (United States)

Fire Hydrant Winter Weather Damage Repair Program for Anchorage, Alaska: R. L. Piper and R.W. Bennett (United States)

Moderators: K. E. Walker and Dennis Hardy

Dredge Removal of Phosphorus-Contaminated Sediments at Eagle River Flats, Alaska: M.R. Walsh (United States)

Initial Field Results for Rhizosphere Treatment of Contaminated Soils in Cold Regions: C.M. Reynolds, B.A. Koenen, L.B. Perry, and C.S. Pidgeon (United States)

Bioremediation Using Fish Bonemeal in Cold Climates: C.R. Woolard, J.L. Walworth, and K.C. Harris (United States)

Moderators: John Olofsson and M. A. Lange

Changing Basic Climate Elements for 1967-1994 in Northern Regions of Russia: Irena M. Baikova, Nina A. Yefimova, and Larissa A. Strokina (Russia)

A Classification Method of Winter Weather Environment: Takeshi Ito, Akira Hasagawa, and Takeshi Hasegawa (Japan)

Long-Term Variations in Heating Season Duration and Intensity in the Northern Regions of Russia: Irena M. Baikova and Nina A. Yefimova (Russia)

Deterioration of Cold Region Environments on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Jin Huijun, Wang Guoshang, Cheng Guodong, and Lin Qing (China)

Moderators: He Liu and Bart Quimby

Integrating Northern Design Concepts, Nesbett Courthouse - A Case Study: Michael P.Carlson (United States)

Building Concepts for Sustainable Building in Cold Regions: Asko Sarja (Finland)

Snowfence Protection of Communities in the Keewater Region of the NWT, Canada: Donald Forsyth (Canada)

Moderators: Eric Johnson and Tony Barter

The Use and Effects of Studded Tires on Oregon Pavements: Bruce E. Brunette and James R. Lundy (United States)

The Wear Resistance of Bituminous Mixes to Studded Tires - The Swedish Experience: Torbjorn Jacobson (Sweden)

Options for Reducing Stud-Induced Pavement Wear: Tony Barter, Eric Johnson, and David Sterley (United States)

Pavement Wear from Studded Tires: Kent Gustafson (Sweden)

Moderator: Robert E. Chaney

Sponsor: Alaska Science and Technology Foundation

Electric Generator Equipment Protection: Timothy Newton (United States)

Products Based Upon Natural History Study: Susan Jordan (United States)

Remote Monitoring and Control of Electric Power Systems to Decrease Costs and Improve System Performance in Remote Arctic Locations: R.E. Harris (United States)

Moderators: Thomas G. Krzewinski and Takeshi Ito

Should I Shovel My Roof? Winter of ‘95-’96 Roof Failures in Northern Minnesota: John R. Woodworth (United States)

Drainage System Failures in Seasonally Frozen Environments: David J. Prusak (United States).

The Resources of Icing Formed Groundwater and its Spreading on Northern Part of Baikal Region: L.P. Alexeeva (Russia)

Moderators: Dennis Hardy and K. E. Walker

Remediation of Contaminated Aquifers with Magnesium Peroxide: A. Feguson (United States)

Environmental Restoration Activities at Kiska and Little Kiska Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska: J. Salvino, N. Darigo, and S. Beauchamp (United States)

The Balance Model - A Two Triad Communication Pattern for Site Closure: K.E. Walker (United States)

Moderators: John Olofsson and M.A. Lange

Addressing the Impacts of Global Change in the Arctic - The Barents Sea Impact Study: M.A. Lange (Germany)

Studies on Conditions of Water Environmental Quality in Nenjiang River: Du Mei and Tian Zhujun (China)

Environment and Climate at High Latitudes During the Late Glacial Holocene: Irena I. Borzenkova (Russia)

Research on the Damage to Roadside Snowbreak Forests by Snow Hills in Hokkaido: Masa’aki Abe, Fumihiro Hara, and Shin’ichiro Saito (Japan)

Welcoming Remarks:

Presiding: PATRICIA M. DEMARCO, President, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, Anchorage, AK

Speaker: PHOEBE WOODS, Vice President of Finance, Planning, and Control, ARCO ALASKA, Anchorage, AK

Topic: "Conquering the Arctic Challenge for Oil"

Presiding: PATRICIA M. DEMARCO, President, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, Anchorage, AK

Presiding: HOWARD THOMAS, Associate, GeoEngineers, Inc., Anchorage, AK

Introduction of Speaker: Donna Logan, Trade Specialist, Division of Trade and Development, Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development, State of Alaska, Anchorage

Keynote Speaker: JOHN SHIVELY, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources, State of Alaska, Juneau, AK

Topic: "Resource Development in Alaska"

Moderator: Lyle D. Perrigo

Cold Climate Corrosion Control: Lyle D. Perrigo (United States)

Impact of Moisture in Low Sloped Roofing on the Structural Serviceability of Supporting Steel Deck: Hitesh Doshi (Canada)

Shipping and Storage Effects on Corrosion Performance: Lyle D. Perrigo, III (United States)

Moderators: James W. Rooney and Toshishige Fujii

Winter Maintenance Policy in Finland: Anne Leppanen (Finland)

Ice Debonding Effects of Asphalt Mixture Containing Rubber Particles: Tatsuo Nishizawa, Sadanori Murai, and Syuichi Kokubun (Japan)

Runway 8/26 Resurfacing, Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, Kotzebue, Alaska: Frank Rast and Robert L. Scher (United States)

Moderators: Rupert Tart and Thomas F. Zimmie

Environmental Monitoring of the Depth of Frost Penetration into Landfill Covers: Horace Moo-Young, Thomas F. Zimmie, and Timothy Myers (United States)

Evaluation of Frost Penetration in Landfill Cover Systems: Thomas F. Zimmie, Chris M. LaPlante, and Juan D. Quiroz (United States)

Determining Protective Frost Thickness of Pavement by Mechanical Calculation Method: Bing Wenshan, Wang Jianmin, and Wang Xinglong (China)

A Macro-Scale Frost Heave Model: Jong R. Kim (United States)

Design Frost Penetration Map for Alaska: Yuri Shur (United States)

Moderators: Per-Olaf Larsson and B. Bradley Zubeck

A New Test Apparatus for Estimation of Friction in Grease-Lubricated Rolling Element Bearings in Cold Conditions: Jan Lundberg (Sweden)

Plough and Stretch Losses for Rolling Ball in Grease: Mikael Holgerson, Jens Rieglert, and P-O Larsson (Sweden)

Newly Developed Means of Testing Single-Ply Membranes During Construction - The Method of the Industry: Kevin D. Knight and Monica J. Samuda (Canada)

Moderators: T.D. Brown and Howard Thomas

A Land of Petroleum and Hydropower Resources: Ehrling Diesen (Norway)

Creation of a Comprehensive Energy Policy for Yukon: G. McRobb (Canada)

Energy Policy in Alaska: John Shively (United States)

Energy Supply Development in Alberta: T.D. Brown and P. Precht (Canada)

Moderators: Jenifer McBeath and Stoney Wright

Changes of Cell Wall Composition and Function of Extension in Seedling Leaf Cell of Wheat under Cold Stress: Sun Jinyue and Zhao Yutian

The Potential of Seed Potato Production in Tierra del Fuego Island, Argentina: Daniel O. Caldiz, Osvaldo H. Caso, Gustavo Vater, and Laura V. Fernandez (Argentina)

Screening and Studies of Soybeans for Cold Tolerance: Zhao Yu-Tian, Liang Bo-Wen, Chang Ru-Zhen, Li Yu-Jun, and San Jian-Ying (China)

Opportunities and Challenges for Greenhouse Production in Alaska: Meriam Karlsson (United States)

Moderator: Steven C. Borell and Oleg I. Kazanin

Session Format: This session will develop a case study around a major modern mine now operating in the Arctic. The design, construction, support, and community/social impacts of the mine will be discussed by four different parties that have been part of the project for the past several years. Each speaker will address the major challenges and problems that they have met and are still facing.

View of the Design Engineer: TBA, Cominco Alaska/Simmons Engineering

Moderator: Lyle D. Perrigo

Underwater Maintenance and Inspection of Offshore Structures in Cook Inlet, Alaska: John Daley (United States)

People and Logistics in Arctic Corrosion Control Activities: Terence R. Dart (United States)

Panel Discussion: Lyle D. Perrigo, Hitesh Doshi, Lyle D. Perrigo, III, John Daley, and Terence R. Dart

Moderators: Toshishige Fujii and David C. Esch

Development of Vehicle Underfloor Snow-Melting Robot: Toshiaki Imai, Toshishige Fujii, and Toru Endo (Japan)

Anti-Snow-Accumulation Effect of Artificial Air Flow Blown Over U-Shaped Structure: Toshishige Fujii, Toshiaki Imai, Toru Endo, and Katsuhisa Kawashima (Japan)

Street Sediments Build-Up Rates in Anchorage, Alaska: Scott Wheaton (United States)

On Deterioration of Cement Concrete Exposed to De-Icing Agents: Katsuo Sasaki and Teruyoshi Kaku (Japan)

Experimental Study on Snow Depth Distribution on Railway Viaduct with Side Walls: Toshiaki Imai, Toshishige Fujii, and Toru Endo (Japan)

Moderators: Thomas F. Zimmie and Rupert Tart

Uses of Flowable Fill: C.W. Bill Lovell (United States)

Design Frost Penetration Map for Alaska: Yuri Shur (United States)

Impact of Near Freezing Temperatures on Soil Compaction: Michael L. Whelan and Sandy Stahl (United States)

Performance of an Insulated Railroad Track in Interior Alaska: Thomas Kinney, Ted Trueblood, and Danielle Kleinhans (United States)

Environmental Engineering Geology in Cold Regions of China: Wang Guoshang, Jin Huijun, Lin Qing, Cheng Guodong, and Tong Changjiang (China)

Moderators: B. Bradley Zubeck and Sakari Riihela

Management of Cold Region Opportunities by Construction Projects: Sakari Riihela (Finland)

Requirements and Development of Construction Methods for Cold Region Projects: V.L. Khazanet (United States)

Rocky Mountain Dam Construction: Jamie D. Reichler and Duane H. Smith (United States)

Moderators: G. McRobb and Howard Thomas

Energy Conservation Analysis of a Retrofitted Residential Building in Cold Region of China: Xu Peng, Yi Cheng, Sui Cheng-fei, and Zhao Li-hua (China)

Sustainable Energy for the Arctic: W.F. Isherwood, G.D. Rambach, J.F. Cooper, and G.D. Berry (United States)

Electric Power Quality Considerations for Cold Regions: J. Aspnes (United States)

Potential for Significant Wind Energy Utilisation at Antarctic Stations: Antoine Guichard, David Lyons, Peter Magill, and Patrice Godon (Australia)

Moderators: Stoney Wright and Jenifer Huang McBeath

A Study on the Growth and Development of Beet Seed Plant: Gao Miaozhen, Zhao Guangbo, and Qu Yang (China)

Research of Moving Winter Wheat to the North Comprehensive Technique: Song Yuhui, Zhang Yong, and Song Xinyang (China)

Study on the High Yield Population Structure of Ridge Cultivated Sugar Beet in Cold Region: Qu Wenzhang, Song Keyi, and Qu Yang (China)

Qualitative Improvement in Alaska Seed Potatoes: Efficacy of Survey and Lab Testing: Jenifer Huang McBeath and Yong Huang (United States)

Moderators: Steven C. Borell and Gennady I. Korshunov

Session Coordinators: Daniel White and Tom Wolf

1. Basic Considerations for 21st Century Urban Planning in Cold Areas: Kazushi Ichimura (Japan)
1. Beyond Regulatory Paralysis - Coping with the Environmental Compliance Maze: K.E. Walker (United States)
1. Briquetting as a Method of Wet Coal Slime Utilization: Yuri N. Prikhodko and Yuri A. Nifontov (Russia)
1. Changes in the Duration of Snow Cover Period in the High Latitudes: Natalia N. Lemeshko (Russia)
1. Chemistry of Rime and Snow at Mount Zao, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan: Katsutoshi Yano and Fumitaka Yanagisawa (Japan)
1. Climate and Water Cycle of the Largest Rivers of the Arctic Basin of Yakutia: Vladimir Larionov, Innokenty Syzadalov, and Dmitry Nogovitsin (Russia)
1. Coal Beds Mining Technology at the Vorkutskoye Deposit, Its History, Modern State and Prospects for Development: O.I. Kazanin and A.P. Veselov (Russia)
1. Concept of Development of Heat Supply System in the Northern Regions of Russia Under New Market Conditions: Arkady P. Shadrin (Russia)
1. Conflict between Brown Bear and Humans in Kamchatskaya Oblast of Russia: Vladimir N. Gordienko and Tatyana A. Gordienko (Russia)
1. Design Frost Penetration Map for Alaska: Yuri Shur (United States)
1. On Deterioration of Cement Concrete Exposed to De-Icing Agents: Katsuo Sasaki and Teruyoshi Kaku (Japan)
1. Digital Thermometer for Measuring Temperature of Ice: Grygory S. Bogdanov and Peter D. Kovalev (Russia)
1. Effective Technology of Producing Foundation Blocks on a Test Site in a Winter Period: K.I. Sergeev, B.A. Krylov, and Ya.M. Shvyryaev (Russia)
1. Effect of Antifreeze on Mechanical Properties and Interface Microstructure of Minus Temperature Concrete: Ba Hengjing, Yang Yingzi, and Liu Xiaobo (China)
1. Environmental Education as an Instrument for Regional Co-operation: Oleg Ch. Reut (Russia)
1. Environmental Engineering Geology in Cold Regions of China: Wang Guoshang, Jin Huijun, Lin Qing, Cheng Guodong, and Tong Changjiang (China)
1. Environmental Risk - A Primer: K.E. Walker (United States)
1. Experimental Study on Snow Depth Distribution on Railway Viaduct with Side Walls: Toshiaki Imai, Toshishige Fujii, and Toru Endo (Japan)
1. Experiment and Research on Process Flowsheet of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Cold Regions: Fu Haijiang, Zheng Quanzhi, and Peng Yongzhen (China)
1. Lifestyles and Physical Activities of the Inhabitants Living in Snowy Regions - Physical Activity Levels of Middle-Aged and Elderly Women in Hokkaido and Sakhalin: T. Suda, H. Asao, T. Ishikawa, M. Miyake, K. Numogami, P.N. Pasyukov, N. Shidlovskaya, and G. Shidlovsky (Japan)
1. A Macro-Scale Frost Heave Model: Jong R. Kim (United States)
1. Main Trends of the Northern Forum Academy's Activities: Revo M. Skryabin (Russia)
1. The Main Trends of the Restructurization of the Coal Mining Industry of the Pechora Basin: G.I. Korshunov, O.I. Kazanin, Y.R. Lobes, and V.K. Rybkin (Russia)
1. Methology and Practice of Power Supply Strategy Development of the Russian Federation North Regions: N.A. Petrov, A.K. Koriakin, and B.G. Saneev (Russia)
1. New Alaska Native Medical Center - A Model for Design of Building in Cold Regions: Bryce K. Klug and Gary J. Edmond (United States)
1. Orlon Dying Wastewater Treatment by Coagulation and Air-Flotation in the Cold Regions: Zheng Quanzhi (China)
1. Pavement Wear from Studded Tires: Kent Gustafson (Sweden)
1. Pilot Study on Air-Flotation Treatment of Polluted Water Source with Low Temperature and Low Turbidity in Cold Regions: Zheng Quanzhi, Mi Zhenwen, and Fu Haijiang (China)
1. Pond Draining to Treat White Phosphorus-Contaminated Sediments at Eagle River Flats, Alaska: C.M. Collins (United States)
1. The Project of the Ecological Atlas of the Permafrost Zone (Republic of Sakha/Yakutia): V.R. Alexeev, V.I. Arkhipov, and R.M. Kamensky (Russia)
1. Research on Durability of Carbonation of Minus Temperature Concrete with Antifreeze: Li Wenli, Zhao Xiaolong, Deng Hongwei, and Ba Hengjing (China)
1. Rocky Mountain Dam Construction: Jamie D. Reichler and Duane H. Smith (United States)
1. The Role of the Plant Reproduction in Revitalization of Disturbed Ecosystems: E.A. Khodachek (Russia)
1. A Study on Acidity of Snow: Takeshi Hasegawa, Satoru Sato, Ryuichi Yamauchi, and Takeshi Ito (Japan)
1. Supply Estimation and Problems of the Use of Nontraditional Renewed Energy Resource of Yakutia: Yuri Dordin (Russia)
1. Thaw Settlement of Ice Rich Soil: Yuri Shur (United States)
1. Thermal Response Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Frames Subjected to Repeated Temperature Changes: Shigeru Kushiyama (Japan)
1. The 3 C’s - Challenges for Community Involvement On Federally Funded Environmental Restoration Projects in Rural Alaska: K.E. Walker (United States)
1. Wind-Induced Vibration of the Central Building of Syowa Station in Antarctica: Toshio Hannuki, Masashi Sano, Masaru Ayukawa, and Kenji Ishizawa (Japan)
1. Winter Concreting in the Middle Urals: Arkady Iv. Bizyayev (Russia)
1. The Strong Earthquake of May 28, 1995 in the Sakhalin Island, Russia: Rudolf Semyonovl and Tatiana Perepelova (Russia)
1. Natural Sludge Dewatering: Combination of Freezing/Thawing and Dryingas Dewatering Methods: Elisabeth Kvarnstrom (Sweden)
1. An Alternative Pavement Structure in Cold Climate that Reduces Frost Damages and Stormwater Runoff Problems: Magnus Backstrom (Sweden)
1. Establishment of Salicaceae in Wetlands of Patagonia: Pablo L. Peri (Argentina)

Presiding: STONEY J. WRIGHT, Manager, Alaska Plant Materials Center, Department of Natural Resources, State of Alaska, Palmer, AK

Speaker: JEFF LOWENFELS, President and CEO, Yukon Pacific Corporation, Anchorage, AK

Topic: "Home Gardening in the North"

Moderators: Toshio Hannuki and William Nelson

Preservation of Suitable Indoor Air Quality in Northern Climates: Ron Johnson and Rich Seifert (United States)

A Feasibility Study on Passive Ventilation in Airtight Houses in Cold Regions: A. Fukushima and M. Enai (Japan)

New Alaska Native Medical Center - A Model for Design of Buildings in Cold Regions: Bryce K. Klug and Gary J. Edmonds (United States)

Research on the Characteristics of Snowdrift in High-Rise Buildings in the Snowy Area: Hiromi Mitsuhashi (Japan)

Low-Energy Building in Arctic Conditions: Hannu Viranto (Finland)

Moderators: Scott Gartin and David C. Esch

Winter Skidding Accidents Under Studded-Tire Regulation: Hideki Takagi and Akinori Tsutae (Japan)

Winter Tires - Socio-Economic Calculations: Gudrun Oberg (Sweden)

Winter Tires, Studs, Safety, and the Environment: Halvard F. Nilsson (Sweden)

Retractable Anti-Skidding Device for Automobiles: Masao Inuzuka (Japan)

Moderators: Thomas Kinney and Arvind Phukan

Re-Examination of the Seismic Response of Frozen-Thawed Soil Systems: Sukhmander Singh (United States)

Discrete Element Modeling of the Local Interaction between a Strip Foundation and a Frozen Soil Layer: K. Sepehr and A.P.S. Selvadurai (Canada)

The Surface Loading of a Buried Pipeline Embedded in a Creep Susceptible Soil: A.P.S. Selvadurai (Canada)

Estimation of the Influence of Sun-Precipitation Protective Shed on the Thermal Regime of the Roadbed Base on Permafrost: Valentin G. Kondratiev and Liu Juankun (China)

Moderators: Robert F. Carlson and James Martel

Fluoridation of Water Reservoirs in Baffin Island, Northwest Territories: N. Rabbini-Farani (Canada)

Starvation Response in Biological Treatment Systems: S.T. Luetters and C.R. Woolard (United States)

Effect of Temperature on Sewage Substrate Degradation and Sludge Increment: Li Zhishi, Liu Yuying, and Wu Zhichen (China)

The Controlled Ecological Life Support System Antarctic Analog Project: Waste Treatment Technology - Development For Use at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station: M.T. Flynn and D. Bubbenheim (United States)

Effects of Cold Weather on Composting: J.R. Dean (United States)

Moderators: K. E. Walker and Skip Koch

Rapid Quantification of Air Sparging for Site Remediation: D.J. McKay and R.S. Baker (Unites States)

Nitrous Oxide as a Nutrient Source in Bioventing: E.V. Hogan, E. H. Willson, C.R. Woolard, and J.L. Walworth (United States)

Bioventing in Subarctic Regions - Cold Weather Consideration and Effects of Glacial Outwash Plain Geology: F.E. Koch, C. Hinds, J.L. Machin, and J. Rehage (United States)

Drilling Waste Disposal Using Large-Diameter Holes in Permafrost, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska: P.G. Hansen, W.L. Friar, and M.A. Major (United States)

Pond Draining to Treat White Phosphorus-Contaminated Sediments at Eagle River Flats, Alaska: C.M. Collins (United States)

Environmental Risk: A Primer: K.E. Walker (United States)

Beyond Regulatory Paralysis - Coping with the Environmental Compliance Maze: K.E. Walker (United States)

The 3 C’s - Challenges for Community Involvement On Federally Funded Environmental Restoration Projects in Rural Alaska: K.E. Walker (United States)

Moderators: R. L. Odsather and Roberta Piper

Life Cycle Design: R.L. Odsather (United States)

Innovative Concepts for the District Heating of Remote Northern Communities: M. Desjardins (Canada)

Modification of Power Network Facilities in Yakutia on the Verge of XXI Age: Yu. R. Dordin and V.P. Kobylin (Russia)

Calculation and Measurement of Solar Energy at an Alaskan Site: Debendra K. Das (United States)

Moderators: Maureen Kestler and Hannele Zubeck

Monitoring Pavements in Cold Regions with Integrated Methods: Joseph Mactutis, Soheil Nazarian, and Miguel Picornell (United States)

Steel Reinforcement in Asphalt Pavements: Lars Erik Nilsson and Svante Johansson (Sweden)

An overview of Low Temperature Cracking of Asphalt and Polymer Modified Asphalt Concrete Pavements in Alaska: Eric Johnson, Lufti Raad, Peter Sebaaly, Jon Epps, and Robert Camilli (United States)

Moderators: Robert L. Scher and Kelly S. Merrill

Thermal Monitoring of a Monolithic Concrete Slab Cast on Partly Frozen Soil: Keith F. Mobley and Richard J. Vassar (United States)

Field Determination of Adfreeze Frost Heaving Properties of Structure: Qing Zhu, Teruyuki Suzuki, and Shoji Ogawa (Japan)

Summer Construction of Slurried Steel Pipe Piles in Warm Permafrost: Kelly S. Merrill (United States)

Moderators: Herb Schroeder and Koichi Ayuta

Improvement of Frost Resistance of Antiwashout Underwater Concrete: Koichi Ayuta, Teruo Andoh, Takaya Mizumoto, and Takayauki Nanaumi (Japan)

Effect of Antifreeze on Mechanical Properties and Interface Microstructure of Minus Temperature Concrete: Ba Hengjing, Yang Yingzi, and Liu Xiaobo (China)

Durability of Concrete Cured with Antifreeze Admixtures at Temperatures below 0°C: Dennis Wagner and Herbert Schroeder (United States)

Moderators: Nancy Moore and James Walworth

Erosion Control and Reclamation of Coastal Sand Areas on the Aleutian Islands of Alaska: S.J. Wright (United States)

Facilitating Natural Succession for Mined Land Reclamation by Use of On-site Resources and Amendments in Alaska: D.J. Helm (United States).

Restoration of a Coastal Wetland Following the Rebuilding of a Transmission Line From Girdwood to Ingram Creek in South-Central Alaska: S.J. Wright (United States).

Moderators: James Martel and Craig R. Woolard

Supposed Operation of the Chona Oil Pool and Possible Damage to Fresh Groundwater: B.M. Shenkman (Russia)

Integrated Studies of Geomorphology, Landscape Ecology, and Wildlife for Environmental Impact Analysis of a Proposed Oil Development Project in Arctic Alaska: M. Torre Jorgenson, Brian E. Lawhead, and Charles B. Johnson (United States)

The Cryogenesis of Groundwaters of the Daldyn-Alakit Region (Western Yakutia): S.V. Alexeev (Russia)

Moderator: E.M. Kokorev

Rapporteur: Duane Kracke

Environmental Education as an Instrument for Regional Co-operation: Oleg Ch. Reut (Russia)

Moderators: Roberta Piper and R. L. Odsather

Problems of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation in Lake Baikal Region: Arnold K. Tulokhonov and Tatiana N. Garmaeva (Russia)

Perspectives and Problems of the Eco-Tourism Development in Kamchatka: Alexey I. Stukalov (Russia)

Recreational Areas Planning and the Facilities Providing Winter Cities - Case of Harbin City in China: Sun Chengren, Yu Bingyang, Tao Shengqiang, and Fu Hongjie (China)

Moderators: Hannele Zubeck and Maureen Kestler

Sod Peat Thermal Insulation in Road Construction: Heikki Suni and Kauko Kujala (Finland)

Reducing Damage to Low-Volume Roads by Using Lower Tire Pressures During Spring Thaw: Maureen A. Kestler (United States)

Parks Highway Load Restriction Study: Eric Johnson and Tony Barter (United States)

Moderators: Kelly S. Merrill and Robert L. Scher

Special Considerations for a Thermopile Foundation Design Fort Yukon School, Alaska: Robert L. Scher (United States)

Two-Dimensional Finite Element Thermal Modeling of an Insulated Highway Embankment: Keith L. Hanneman (United States)

Rockfill Embankment Applications for Convective Foundations on the BAM Railway Line: James W. Rooney (United States)

Moderators: Herb Schroeder and Koichi Ayuta

Experimental Study on Reuse of Waste Fresh Concrete Materials by Adding Special Retarder in Cold Region: Makoto Kagaya, Hiroshi Tokuda, and Makoto Kawakami (Japan)

Winter Concreting in the Middle Urals: Arkady Iv.Bizyayev (Russia)

Effect of Antifreeze on Mechanical Properties and Interface Microstructure of Minus Temperature Concrete: Ba Hengjing, Yang Yingzi, and Liu Xiaobo (China)

Thermal Response Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Frames Subjected to Repeated Temperature Changes: Shigeru Kushiyama (Japan)

Research on Durability of Carbonation of Minus Temperature Concrete with Antifreeze: Li Wenli, Zhao Xiaolong, Deng Hongwei, and Ba Hengjing (China)

Moderators: Stoney Wright and James Walworth

Survival of Northern Latitude Plant Species in Petroleum-Contaminated Soils: J.E. Muniz, J.L. Walworth, and N. Moore (United States)

Soil Bioengineering Techniques for Riparian Applications: Materials and Methods: N. J. Moore (United States)

Revegetation in Alaska - Where We Have Been and Where We Are Heading: S.J. Wright (United States)

Moderators: James Martel and Craig R. Woolard

Sequencing Batch Reactors for Wastewater Treatment in Cold Regions - A Brief Review: D. M. White and C.R. Woolard (United States)

Cold Weather Implementation of Biological Nutrient Removal in Wastewater Treatment Processes: J. Berg and K. Vause (United States)

A Case Study in Community Involvement in Rural Alaska: Suzanne M. Beauchamp, Kerry Walker, Maryellen Tuttel, and Belinda Thomas (United States)

Public Participation During Cleanup of the Former Umiat Air Force Station: Janet C. Kaps and James Baker (United States)

Experiment and Research on Process Flowsheet of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Cold Regions: Fu Haijiang, Zheng Quanzhi, and Peng Yongzhen (China)

Orlon Dying Wastewater Treatment by Coagulation and Air-Flotation in the Cold Regions: Zheng Quanzhi (China)

Pilot Study on Air-Flotation Treatment of Polluted Water Source with Low Temperature and Low Turbidity in Cold Regions: Zheng Quanzhi, Mi Zhenwen, and Fu Haijiang (China)

Moderator: E.M. Kokorev

Rappotteur: Duane Kracke

Presiding: JAMES KENWORTHY, Executive Director, Alaska Science and Technology Foundation, Anchorage, AK

Welcome: EDWARD O. GROFF, President, American Society of Civil Engineers; Principal Engineer, Northrop, Devine & Tarbell, Inc., Boise, ID

Introduction of Speaker: HOWARD THOMAS, Associate, GeoEngineers, Inc., Anchorage, AK

Speaker: FRANK NORRIS, Historian, U.S. National Park Service, Anchorage, AK

Topic: "The Alaska Gold Rush - A Time of Scalawags, Heroes, and Fools"

Dr. Norris is the historian for the U.S. National Park Service in Anchorage, Alaska. He has been prowling through Western ghost towns since the 1960's and has been writing about the West for almost as long. He spent most of the 1980's in Skagway, Alaska, where he was a park ranger and part-time historian. He has written a dozen books and more than 20 articles on topics ranging from homesteading to tourism, gardening, sport fishing, the military, and Hollywood. The Alaska-Yukon gold rush period, however, remains a major interest. He, along with Parks Canada historian David Neufeld, recently completed Chilkoot Trail: Heritage Route to the Klonkike. His presentation will cover over 40 years of gold rush activity, from the 1870's until 1920.

Dr. Norris resides in Anchorage.

Presiding: ROBERT E. HARRIS, Manager, Key Accounts and Energy Services, Anchorage, AK

Keynote Speaker: ROBERT M. WALP, Co-Founder and Former President, General Communications, Inc. (GCI), Anchorage, AK

Topic: "Development of Telecommunications in Alaska - Past, Present, and Future"

Presiding: ROBERT E. HARRIS, Manager, Key Accounts and Energy Services, Anchorage, AK

Moderator: Bill Ryan

Usage Development of Salmon Skin Collagen: Kunio Yamazaki, Hideki Shimizu, Yoshiteru Kumabayashi, Josuke Shimizu, and Mitsuo Takai (Japan)

Ice and Snow Resources Exploitment and Their Economical Development: Zhang Yonging and Zhang Jie (China)

Alaskan Multi-Modal Right-of-Way Corridors: R. L. Odsather (United States)

Application of NASA’s Advanced Life Support Technologies in Polar Regions: D.L. Bubbenheim, M.T. Flynn, C.E. Lewis, and R. Okakok

Lifestyles and Physical Activities of the Inhabitants Living in Snowy Regions - Physical Activity Levels of Middle-Aged and Elderly Women in Hokkaido and Sakhalin: T. Suda, H. Asao, T. Ishikawa, M. Miyake, K. Numogami, P.N. Pasyukov, T. N. Shidlovskaya, and G. Shidlovsky (Japan)

Conflict between Brown Bear and Humans in Kamchatskaya Oblast of Russia: Vladimir N. Gordienko and Tatyana A. Gordienko (Russia)

Moderators: Hannele Zubeck and Lufti Raad

Characteristics of Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM) Asphalt Concrete at Low Temperatures: Jong R. Kim and Byong K. Park (Korea)

Polymer Modified Waterproofing and Pavement System for Hoga Kusten Bridge in Sweden: Ylva Edwards and Pereric Westegren (Sweden)

Joint Sealants Made of Polymer Bitumen - Low Temperature Behavior: Sivotha Hean and Manfred N. Partl (Switzerland)

Moderator: Captain Ewald Brune and O. A. Amin

Combining In-Situ Remedial Technologies with Natural Attenuation; A Remedial Approach for a Former Tank Farm in Alaska: Robert W. McGrath, Michael A. Jones, and James Baker (United States)

A Study of the Influence and Contamination of Natural Resource Development and Utilization on Environment: and Management Measurements in Hunchun City, China: Hou Jingbo and Zhang Xuelin (China)

Geochemical Distribution of Trace Metals in Marine Sediments from Beagle Channel in Argentina: O.A. Amin, L.D. Ferrer, A.O. Barral, J.E. Marcovecchio, and A.E. Pucci (Argentina)

Use of Macroalgae as Bioindicator of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Coastal Zone of Beagle Channel, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina: O.A. Amin, S. Andrade, L.D. Ferrer, L.I. Comoglio, J.E. Marcovecchio, and N.A. San Roman (Argentina)

Moderators: Eero Vaananen and Daniel White

Ecological Base for Using Wood Structures in the North: Eero Vaananen (Finland)

Ecosystem Monitoring of a Hydrothermal Field Area in Kamchatka: V.Y. Neshatayeva (Russia)

Monitoring of Fresh Water Flows in Cold Climates: A.M. Arkharov, I.A. Arkharov, S.B. Glavatskikh, A.G. Grechko, and A.A. Zherdev (Russia/Sweden)

The Groundwaters of the Permafrost Zone Under Conditions of Man-Made Load: E.V. Pinneker and S.W. Alexeev (Russia)

Changes in the Duration of Snow Cover Period in the High Latitudes: Natalia N. Lemeshko (Russia)

Moderators: James Walworth and Meriam G. Karlsson

The Thermal Environmental Planning and the Performance Evaluation of an Experimental Cooling Dome for the Development of Rice Variety: Koji Takamatsu (Japan)

An Optimization of Rice Cultivation in Subpolar Climate Zone by Agricultural Physics and Energy Engineerings: Eikichi Asari (Japan)

The Effect of Progress in Science and Technology of Food and Oil Crops Production in Scientific and Technical Contract Area, Including the Whole Commune in High Elevation and Low Temperature and High Rainfall Area of Gansu: Lu Liyin (China)

Impact of Climate Change on North-Western Ecosystems of Russia: K. I. Kobak, N.Y. Kondrasheva, I. Y. Turchinovich, Y.B. Monakhova, and A. A. Toropova (Russia)

Establishment of Salicaceae in Wetlands of Patagonia: Pablo L. Peri (Argentina)

Moderator: Jon Zufelt

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District and the U. S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratiory will present the concept of a Cold Regions Center of Expertise (CRCX).

The Cold Regions Center of Expertise of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Peter D. Smallige and Dennis L. Hardy (United States)

Construction of the Composite Medical Facility at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska: Bruce A. Munholand (United States)

The Sludge Sled - A New Device For Removing Sludge From Lagoons: C. J. Martel (United States)

Presiding: TED S. VINSON, Conference Steering Committee Chair; Professor, College of Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Invitation to ISCORD 2000: PETER HODGMAN, Tasmanian Minister for Antarctic Affairs, Antarctic Cooperative Research Centre, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; The HONORABLE JOHN CHARLES WHITE MHA, Shadow Minister for Antarctic Affairs, Tasmania, Australia.

Closing Comments: EDWARD O. GROFF, President, American Society of Civil Engineers; Principal Engineer, Northrop, Devine & Tarbell, Inc., Boise, ID