Posts by Catherine Rubano
Arctic Deep Draft Port Project in Nome Authorized by Congress
After years of waiting, the Arctic Deep Draft Port project in Nome was authorized by Congress on December 21st and is ready to move forward.
Read MoreWestern Arctic Caribou Population and Migration Patterns Continue to Change
The number of animals in the Western Arctic Caribou Herd (WACH) is down by 20 percent. The WACH Working Group discussed the changing numbers and migration patterns of caribou during their annual meeting on December 9th.
Read MoreNome Port Commission Plans to Spend $25,000 on Repairs to Thornbush Pad
Nome’s Port Commission covered a lot of ground during their meeting last week, including moving forward with repairs on the West Gold Dock, filling in the Thornbush Pad, and finding funding for the Port of Nome Anode Replacement Project.
Read MoreResearch Shows Pink Salmon Runs are Growing in Warmer Waters
Despite a disappointing salmon season and continuous ecosystem-wide change in the Bering Sea region, recent pink salmon runs across the region have been much larger than ever before.
Read MoreOfficial Salmon Harvest Summary Shows Disappointing Numbers for Norton Sound
This year’s Norton Sound’s salmon harvest has been valued at $290,302. That’s according to a preliminary salmon harvest summary from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Read MoreUSGS Says Harmful Algal Blooms Likely Not Cause of Seabird Die-offs in Region
Recent findings from researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey show that there may not be a correlation between harmful algal blooms and these ongoing seabird die-offs in the Bering Strait.
Read MoreLimited NOAA Research Team Suggests Cold Pool is Slowly Returning to Bering Sea
NOAA & EcoFOCI sent out one of few research cruises around the Bering Strait earlier this season. The cruise brought back information on the Bering Sea cold pool and marine mammals’ movements.
Read MoreVillage of Solomon Receives Funds to Support Solar Energy Source
The Village of Solomon is one step closer to running on renewable energy after the community received a grant from GRID Alternatives to go towards an $87,000 solar project.
Read MoreBallot Measure 1, The Fair Share Act, Would Increase Taxes on Certain Oil Fields
In this year’s election, Alaskans will weigh in on two ballot measures. The first is the North Slope Oil Production Tax Increase Initiative, also known as Ballot Measure One.
Read MoreNome Port Commission Delays Decision on Thornbush Pad, Cost is ‘Out of the Question’
The Nome Port Commission discussed winter storage requests, updates on projects, and the continuing issue of the Thornbush Pad during their meeting last Thursday.
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