1. Learning Together: The Collaborative Research Program of the Division of Subsistence Jim Simon, Ph.D. Division of Subsistence, AK Department of Fish & Game Arctic Waterways Safety Committee Workshop Anchorage, AK December 10-11, 2015 1 Learning about subsistence fishing, Nondalton

2. Division of Subsistence: Responsibilities Alaska Statute 16.05.094 lists “duties” 1.Research and data compilation 2.Data reporting and education 3.Application of study findings 2 Subsistence fishing and processing, Chignik Lake

3. Types of research projects Goal: “holistic” understanding of mixed economy and way of life Community “baseline” studies (focus on one year) Special topic research Local and Traditional Knowledge Harvest monitoring (multi- year)  Most projects are partnerships  Guided by ethical principles 3

4. Ethical Principles Alaska Federation of Natives: http://ankn.uaf.edu/IKS/afnguide. html http://ankn.uaf.edu/IKS/afnguide. html National Science Foundation: http://www.nsf.gov/geo/plr/arctic/ conduct.jsp http://www.nsf.gov/geo/plr/arctic/ conduct.jsp State confidentiality statute: AS 16.05.815 Informed consent Anonymous & Voluntary participation Community approval & review Study findings provided to communities 4

5. Methods: Local assistant training in Noatak 5

6. Methods: Project Review Meeting in Chignik Lake 6

7. Community Subsistence Information System or “CSIS” Online at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/sb/CSIS/ http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/sb/CSIS/ Searchable by resource, area, or community Export data into Excel file Data in CSIS for over 75% of rural places Number of data sets in CSIS = ~440 (community/year combinations) 7

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10. For more information Jim Simon, 459-7317 or james.simon@alaska.gov Website: http://www.adfg.alaska.go v/index.cfm?adfg=subsiste nce.main http://www.adfg.alaska.go v/index.cfm?adfg=subsiste nce.main CSIS: http://www.adfg.alaska.go v/sb/CSIS/ http://www.adfg.alaska.go v/sb/CSIS/ Phone: 907-465-4147 Mailing and e-mail 10

11. Hunters and biologists work together on all marine mammal research projects within the Arctic Marine Mammal Program On the water projects include: Satellite tagging of bowhead, gray, and beluga whales, ringed and bearded seals, and walrus.