United States Permafrost Association

The purpose of the USPA is to encourage scientific and engineering investigations on Permafrost and related topics and to disseminate results related to Permafrost research. The position of the USPA is to encourage sharing of knowledge and data in Permafrost science. The USPA specifically promotes 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 cooperates in sponsoring the International Conferences on Permafrost and CO-sponsors other support activities and meetings.