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.
A new study quantifies the rate at which Eklutna Glacier is losing its icy mass. Between 1957 and 2010, the loss of glacier mass averaged 5 percent a year.
Low lake water on ANTHC campus (Algae)
Normally, we have so many feet of snow throughout the village and the mountains would be packed with snow.
Observations From Members 