A booming population of hatchery-raised fish could put pressure on salmon streams that are already vulnerable due to climate change.
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Rains erase last of ‘severe drought’ in Southeast as conditions improve statewide
Rains throughout October and November mean Southeast Alaska is finally out of “severe drought.”
A tiny insect is causing major tree damage in Southeast Alaska. Scientists hope it’s a blip.
Last year, the sawfly munched on about 40,000 acres of hemlock in Southeast Alaska. This year, that number ballooned to close to 400,000 acres of damage.
Drought increases in Southeast Alaska while July temps break records
Southeast Alaska has suffered from a drought and warmer-than-normal temperatures for about two years now. The month of July broke more records in the region.
Ongoing drought conditions mean Ketchikan could be renting backup generators through the fall
The Ketchikan City Council is scheduled to vote on the additional $527,000 expense during its regular meeting on Thursday. The funding would come from the city-owned electric utility’s reserves.
In a rainforest, Southeast Alaska towns face extreme drought
Believe it or not, one of the worst droughts in the nation right now is in Southeast Alaska. Meanwhile, cities like Wrangell are struggling to keep up with summer water demand.