Late season field work

Last month I had the pleasure of conducting some late season fieldwork.  I was looking for potential contaminated sites along a proposed road route, but as often happens, I was asked to check on a couple other things for a co-worker.  She needed some information about this utilidor.  It's common for them to be above ground in the arctic.

One of the really fun things about doing work in the arctic is that the policies and procedures and methods were established for other places.  

Nope, I don't really see any environmental concerns here.  No dry cleaners or gas stations nearby.  No industrial activity of concern.  

Not even when I take a step back at the bigger picture.  It's equally fun to write grants.  Especially if you get someone reviewing it who has not been up here or who does not understand the area.