The federal government usually prioritizes the interests of subsistence users over commercial in rural areas — but not in this case.
Subsistence
A year after Typhoon Merbok, some coastal Alaskans struggle to find beloved subsistence foods
A massive storm in 2022 brought flood waters to this part of Alaska, and the tundra was inundated with salt water for days.
Yukon River salmon runs remain low, but chum improvements allow for some fishing
There are enough fall chum salmon to allow subsistence fishing in one upriver area, but all other areas of the upper Yukon River basin remain closed.
A young leader fights for Yukon River salmon, her community — and herself
Every generation of MacKenzie Englishoe’s family has fished on this river. And now it’s her turn, and she can’t.
‘Too hot’ for salmon: How climate change is contributing to the Yukon salmon collapse
Yukon king and chum salmon face threats at each stage of their life cycles, many of them connected to climate change.
New ‘berry booklets’ for Alaska pickers combine traditional knowledge and science
A warming climate means where and how people harvest berries is changing.