Storms battered the southern Bering Sea and the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta last month. February storms aren’t unusual, but the amount of rain and flooding is. The combination caused a lot of damage for two communities in the region.
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."
Ringed seal (Phoca hispida) found with jelly-like meat texture and thin skin near the armpit and ribcage.
Porpoise spotted heading up the Pastolik River
A GCI cell tower in Western Alaska encapsulated in unusually thick ice and snow has caused service disruptions in villages.
Seems to happen same time each year.
Plants
Dump and hill fire
Early Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) caught in village.
Large Old World Swallowtail Butterfly
Early Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) Sprout
Moose (Alces alces) near village
Identification pending.
This season is shaping up to be the worst fall for salmon fishing on the Yukon River in recorded history. It follows the worst recorded summer salmon season ever.
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