Should we develop oil and gas resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR ESM 200 Septembe

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Should we develop oil and gas resources in the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)? ESM
200September 2003
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Case Study Objectives

• Illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of
  environmental problems and solutions
• Introduce you to group problem-solving
• Set the tone for ESM professional training
• Get acquainted with peers and some of the faculty
• Gain more familiarity with an important
  environmental issue

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Agenda

• 830 900 Introductions and Overview
• 900 1200 Work in Groups
• 1200 100 Lunch
• 100 230 Groups prepare testimony
• 230 415 Congressional hearing
• 430 445 Faculty feedback
• 445 515 General discussion

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What is at stake?
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Dimensions of the debate

• Geological
• Economic
• Ecological
• Climatic
• Legal
• Social
• Ethical

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Stakeholders and Institutions

• International
• National
• Federal
• State
• Local

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Some key questions

• How much economically recoverable oil is really
  there?
• Who benefits from oil development in ANWR?
• What are the cumulative effects of oil drilling
  on species and ecosystems?
• What are the major sources of uncertainty?

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Resources

• The Library (including e-journals)
• Web of Science
• ( http//isi3.newisiknowledge.com/ )
• Online materials
• http//www2.bren.ucsb.edu/fd/courses/esm200/esm20
  0.htm
• Faculty Advisors
• Tips for testifying by Barry Gold

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Advisors

• Antonio Bento (Environmental advocates)
• Chris Costello (Native tribes)
• Arturo Keller (State and Local Government)
• Victoria Broje (National Research Council)
• Charlie Kolstad (Oil and Gas Industry)
• Jim Frew (Bush Administration)

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Congressional Reps

• Tom Dunne New Mexico (R)
• Cathie Ramus - California (D)
• Frank Davis - Louisiana (D)

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Breakout Rooms