USPA Misson

The purpose of the USPA is to encourage scientific and engineering investigations in permafrost related topics and to disseminate results related to permafrost research. The position of the USPA will be to encourage sharing of knowledge and data in permafrost science. The USPA will specifically promote awareness of permafrost among the public and training of new generations of scientists and engineers to work in fields related to permafrost science and engineering. The USPA will cooperate in sponsoring an International Conference on Permafrost and co-sponsoring other types of meetings.

We are working to form a strong national organization of scientists and engineers interested in permafrost research. The International Permafrost Association has existed almost 20 years and hosts an International Permafrost Conference every five years. The US Permafrost Association will strive to contribute to IPA activities and be well-represented in national and international meetings where issues related to permafrost are discussed. Permafrost is an important component of the hydrosphere, biosphere and cryosphere and we need to educate the public to understand this importance while we work to better understand how permafrost terrain is influenced by natural and human disturbances.