Norton Sound Communities Look To Build Commercial Reindeer Economy
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“If we did it right,” says Savoonga tribal chief Delbert Pungowiyi, the Bering Straits region “could become Alaska’s reindeer capital.”
Diesel Fuel Spills in Gambell After Pipeline Fails
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An estimated 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in late June, but the problem was only discovered last week. It’s the second fuel spill on St. Lawrence Island this year.
Seabirds Washing Up Dead; Scientists Investigating
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For the second year in a row, dead seabirds are washing up on beaches throughout the region by the hundreds. The birds appear to be starving, but scientists say the story is more complicated and could be connected to warming seas.
Story49: Delbert Pungowiyi
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When Delbert Pungowiyi was a young man in Savoonga, they had “nine months of winter.” This year, ice barely reached the island. In this two-part series, Delbert shares his memories of growing up on St. Lawrence Island and how he became a fierce voice for his community in a time of great change.
Cleanup Continues for Fuel Spills in Savoonga and Nome
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An unknown volume of diesel fuel has spilled in Savoonga, and Nome has seen several leaks in recent weeks. Some of these spills are likely connected to extra snow this winter.
Listening to the Bering Sea
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A new scientific study happening along Western Alaska’s coasts is all about listening — to the sounds of the sea, and to how those sounds are clues for long-term changes in the region. Your support brought to KNOM listeners the news of this fascinating undertaking.
Scientists Listen for Mammals, Ships in a Changing Bering Sea
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Less sea ice means increased shipping traffic, and that could impact marine mammals in the region. To get a better idea of what’s changing, scientists are listening in on the sounds of the Bering Sea.
In Nome, State Experts Ponder Responses to Potential Bering Sea Crises
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Experts from throughout Alaska gathered in Nome last week to discuss marine mammals and potential responses to different types of emergencies that may happen in the Bering Sea.
Story49: Trust in God and Hope for Mankind — Vi Waghiyi’s Fight for Environmental Justice
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Vi Waghiyi is a program director at an environmental non-profit, but when she testifies before Congress or the UN, she introduces herself as a Yup’ik mother and grandmother.
With NSEDC Contribution, Regional Wellness Center One Step Closer to Being Funded
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On November 27th and 28th, NSEDC’s Board voted to provide millions in funds to a Norton Sound Health Corporation wellness center which will provide substance abuse treatment and detox services in Nome. Public relations specialist for NSHC Reba Lean says NSEDC’s $2 million donation will help fund the $14 million dollar multipurpose building.