Most of the dry lakes and streams were on the south side of the island. I am thinking this is one of many lakes that cattle use for drinking.
"Nanwalek was in an emergency drought, we had to have water flown in for 60 households."
Chignik Lagoon has been unable to produce enough water from their wells and has been pulling water from a creek since the beginning of June and subsequently have not been able to refill their water storage tank. The issue has been compounded by several substantial leaks in the water system. They have experienced up to 2 feet of water loss from their tank in one day.
More than 50 birds and a seal were found along the shoreline.
Ribbons of discolored water observed over Kizhuyak Bay that are likely related to a Noctilica bloom.
Widespread mortality events that include more than one fish species are indicators that something is wrong in the environment.
Kettle ponds in Denali National Park contain less water this spring than in previous years, due to low snowfall and permafrost thaw. Shrubs are replacing grasses as the lakes dry.
Salal bushes observed to be very dry and dying in British Columbia.
A warm winter storm leads to sea ice loss and flooding of homes in Western Alaska. "Damage to the foundation of the homes is all I think happened, besides wet clothing and a few things on the floor."
We have visited this creek every summer for 10 years, since 2008, including every August, and we have never seen the water this low.
Community concerned about health and safety from old site.
Ponds in and around the Nome area are drying up.
Climate change is effecting the people of the Solomon Islands in many ways. Sea level rise is a major driver.
Series of storms contribute to flooding, erosion, infrastructure damage.
12-21-12 Freezing waterlines - Evansville, Alaska, USA
We performed a survey of community water lines to see how permafrost thaw and sinking foundations may be impacting homes, water and waste water systems. During the June visit we saw where foundation sinking was putting stress on pipe runs and junctions. Now in the winter we see evidence of freeze up in some of the homes where the junction boxes have been compromised, gaps in the insulation seal, and resulting freeze up and overflow of water.
Cyanobacteria blooms usually occur in summer.
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