The United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC) today welcomes President Trump’s appointment of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy as a Commissioner.

Governor Dunleavy brings extensive experience working on issues affecting Alaska’s Arctic communities, including economic development, infrastructure, responsible resource development, and community resilience. As Governor of the nation’s only Arctic state, he has been closely engaged in many of the issues that shape U.S. Arctic priorities.

WHEREAS, aviation is an integral part of the Alaskan way of life and nearly eighty-two percent of Alaska’s communities are inaccessible by road and rely heavily on aviation for access to commerce, transportation, emergency medical services, the shipment of essential goods, and tourism;