1. North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI)
Meaningful Engagement of Indigenous Peoples within an Environmental Impact Assessment
North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI)
Sara Longan, PhD
Executive Director

2. Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title III Oil & Gas Section 348
“…shall be to implement efforts to coordinate collection of scientific data that will provide a better understanding of ecosystems of the North Slope of Alaska.”
“Develop an understanding of information needs for [decision-making]”
“Maintain and improve agency and public access to … contemporary and traditional local knowledge”

4. Organizational Structure
North Slope Science Initiative

5. Oversight Group (Board)
Voting
members
North Slope Science Initiative

6. Products & Initiatives
North Slope Science Initiative