12-6-12 Water shortage - Nanwalek, Alaska, USA

The level of Eklutna Lake seems to be very low this winter. Over the long term, decline of the Eklutna Glacier is a concern for water and energy supply.

Normally, we have so many feet of snow throughout the village and the mountains would be packed with snow.

Thawing permafrost and river bank collapsed on the Cheenik Creek.

It has been raining nonstop the entire month of August

Ponds in and around the Nome area are drying up.

Appears to be smothering all aquatic plant life.

Residents associated poor well water quality with earthquakes.