Coast Guard Presence in the Arctic

Guardians,

The melting Arctic ice cap is resulting in increased human activity (shipping, tourism, exploration) in this pristine maritime environment. The need for a federal presence in the Arctic to protect the safety of life at sea as well as our maritime security and economic interests has been well documented by many in the public and private sectors.

With global climate change being such a prominent issue, I am attaching a solid information piece which outlines why the U.S. Coast Guard needs to play a major role in the polar regions.