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Ground Truth Trekking is based on the belief that expeditions to see what's on the ground help us learn about important issues. We combine that "ground truth" with "researched truth," using our scientific backgrounds along with our adventures to come up with something we hope will further the conversation about these issues in an entertaining and informative way.

In addition to our ongoing expeditions, we're working on a number of projects to spread information about natural resource issues in Alaska. If you like what we're doing, please support our expeditions and our work!

What are those bulldozers doing?

(blog post, May 7th, 2012)

Why is there an ice road on the Skwenta River, miles from the nearest town? Why are there bulldozers in the woods near our village?

These are both real questions that we’ve received in the last year… both with the same answer. Mining exploration.

(Hig's editorial in the ADN, April 21, 2012)

Lake Clark Fault

The location of the southwest end of the Lake Clark Fault is unknown but the Pebble environmental report concludes it veers abruptly away from the Pebble site. The conclusion is based on two false ideas about faults, Bretwood Higman says. The report also says the fault is inactive, although there is little evidence either way.

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...Other developers pursue a much higher standard in planning for seismic risk. For example, the Alaska Pipeline Project put millions of dollars into research on earthquakes along their pipeline route.

Pebble's conclusions based on these references? Earthquake risk at Pebble is "not considered to be significant." But the logic used to draw this conclusion is rife with contradictions and faulty assumptions.... READ MORE.