UAF Storm Surge Research Project Underway in Coastal Communities Facing Erosion
![UAF's storm surge sensor set up in Shaktoolik to gather data on wave levels and more for NOAA weather forecasts. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Storm-Surge-Sensor-900x1200.jpg)
With the future probability of winter storms and the threat of flooding and erosion in coastal communities like Shaktoolik, UAF’s Jeremy Kasper hopes that the storm surge sensors will contribute to more accurate weather and storm forecasts, which could help community preparedness.
NSHC Board of Directors Holds Annual Meeting, Elects Members, Renews Gorn’s Contract
![The Board room where NSHC's Board of Directors held their 47th annual meeting. Photo credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2017)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/NSHC-Board-2-1073x1200.jpg)
NSHC’s Board of Directors convened in Nome this week for their 47th annual meeting. Yesterday, the Board voted to keep Jacob Ivanoff as the Board Chair. Also, the NSHC Board unanimously approved a new three-year contract, which includes an increased salary, with President and CEO Angie Gorn.