Climate & Environment/Science
IPOP Submits Another Gold Mining Permit Application to U.S. Army Corps
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is still reviewing a gold mining project proposed by IPOP LLC from last year. But as of February 1st, the company submitted another permit application to the Corps for review.
Read MoreSaildrones Chart Arctic Waters, Safer Exploration of Alaska Sea Floor
Sea floor mapping continues to utilize unmanned technologies potentially making nautical travel safer and more efficient in Western Alaska.
Read More“We’re on the Upswing Now,” Says Fish & Game Going Into Winter Crabbing Season
There will be commercial crabbing in the Norton Sound this winter. Whether there’s Red King Crab around or enough fishers to catch them remains to be seen, but ADF&G is optimistic.
Read MoreMild Temperatures and North Winds Contribute to Low Sea Ice Extent in Bering
Sea ice extent in the Bering Sea was at record low levels at the end of 2020. And with recent strong northerly winds combined with mild temperatures, sea ice coverage in the Bering Strait region is still not ideal.
Read More“Milestone”: Reinstated Climate Plan Incorporates Indigenous Tribes and Their Knowledge
President Joe Biden passed several climate-related executive orders on his first day in office earlier this week. Among those is an order reinstating the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area, an Obama-era executive order that includes protections from off-shore oil and gas leasing in the Norton Sound and waters around St. Lawrence Island.
Read MoreHigh Frequency Radar Sites in Wales and Shishmaref, Could Help Track Debris and Save Lives
New technology in Wales and Shishmaref that utilizes high frequency radar is collecting important data about the Bering Sea’s ocean currents. That data could help track debris, improve weather forecasts, and even save lives.
Read MoreArctic 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 MoreBLM Proposal Opens Up Millions Of Acres to Development in Western Bering Sea Interior
A final proposal introduced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) earlier this month would make more than 13 million acres of public lands in the western Bering Sea region open to development. As KNOM’s reports, dozens of Alaska Native Tribes say their concerns haven’t been adequately addressed in the proposal.
Read MoreWinter Storm Buffets Western Alaska While Lack of Sea Ice Continues to be the Norm
According to climatologist Rick Thoman, this latest Bering Sea storm is expected to cause coastal erosion in the region, “for sure.”
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.
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