This post is an update on the river erosion situation in Noatak, where a new channel is being cut by the Noatak River.
Community gravel source and old dump site threated by erosion.
Noatak has lost 19' of river bank since May 19th. Now the road to the community gravel source is failing.
Community Water System at Risk: Extreme precipitation throughout the summer and sustained high water has resulted in erosion of the location for the water transmission line and Noatak's two water wells.
Unusual high water all summer in Noatak, causing massive erosion towards the airport and old buried landfill, exposing old trash into the river.
River erosion in Noatak is posing a threat to wells and transmission lines along the bank as the river ebbs closer.
As the river changes and erosion happens along the banks, new channels are being formed around the community.
Observations From Members 