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Water jug.
PFAS at the Tazlina Well
Recently, residents filling up water containers at the Tazlina well were greeted with a notice stating “recent testing has detected elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our water supply.” more
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Mason Lambert rowing down the Copper River during the 2025 YETI program.
Confidence Grown Here: Youth Present Their Story in ACCAP Webinar
Mason Lambert- CRNA YETICopper River Native Association (CRNA) is a Tribal Health Organization that supports Ahtna Tribes and the wider community in reaching their health and … more
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Jason Toole and the Long Spring Solar Team bringing good vibes and even better energy to the Copper River Food Bank!  Photos by Lakota McRoberts
Solar Power and Community Spirit Shine Bright at Copper River Food Bank
Lakota McRoberts - CRR StaffThe Copper River Resource Council (CRRC) Food Bank is receiving more than just energy savings this summer—it's receiving a powerful reminder of community … more
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YETI and Tazlina Youth Program participants about to enter the CRREL Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility.
A Tunnel of Underground Ice
Annushka Tubbs – CRNA YETIOn Friday, July 25, the Copper River Native Association’s Tribal Community Services Department—Youth Employment Training Initiative (YETI)—took a … more
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Photograph by Brandy Baker A beautiful day for watching and learning about migrating golden eagles in the Mentasta Mountains, March 29, 2025.
Another Great Golden Eagle Spring Migration Season!
Carol McIntyre and Ray Hander - Guest ColumnistsSince 2020, we’ve been studying the spring migration of golden eagles along the southern slopes of the Mentasta Mountains. One of the … more
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Photo courtesy CRWP White sweetclover removal project.
Stop the Spread of Invasive Plants in the Copper River Watershed
Copper River Watershed Project - News ReleaseSummer’s here, so it’s time to manage invasive plants! As the air and soil warm up during longer days, stubborn invasive plants go to … more
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Photo courtesy of Wellwood Nature Preserve
Wellwood Summer Trails!
Dave Wellwood - Guest ColumnistWellwood Conservancy is offering a program of learning and hands-on activities this summer that is intended to develop interest and capacity within the … more
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Deceased what on the beach on the south side of Dock Point.
Deceased Humpback Whale Found at Dock Point
Molly Walker-CRR StaffOn May 12, a deceased humpback whale was found near Dock Point Beach in Valdez.  In the hours that followed, members of the Valdez community came out in droves … more
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Wellwood Conservancy trail. Photo courtesy of Wellwood Conservancy
Wellwood Conservancy Awarded Trails Grant
Wellwood Conservancy - Press ReleaseAmerican Trails announced the 2025 Awardees for its Trail Capacity Fund and a local organization was among the winners. Wellwood Conservancy, a … more
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Anna Liljedahl from Permafrost Discovery Gateway helps Adam Jackson take a virtual tour at the  Environmental Fair.
CRNA’s Environmental FairEncourages Public Awareness andYouth Engagement
Anna Somers – CRWP StaffOn April 22 and 23, the second Environmental Fair was held at Glennallen High School. This public event was organized by CRNA’s Tribal Community Services … more
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Female moose feeding on grass.
Metals in Moose and How Hunters Can Help Eagles
Anna Somers - CRR StaffOn March 21, WISE hosted a “double header” of lectures as part of its 2025 Science Lecture Series at the Wrangell St Elias National Park Visitor Center in … more
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Northern sea ice, such as this surrounding the community of Kivalina, has declined dramatically in area and thickness over the last few decades.
Twenty years of Arctic Report Cards
Twenty years have passed since scientists released the first version of the Arctic Report Card, now a staple at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. Way back in 2006, at the … more
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Packed greenhouse.
May in the Garden
6/8/2023Tenley Nelson - Featured ColumnistI have not spent much time in the main garden this month. It was covered with snow until the end of the second week of May and then it has been soggy. It … more
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Lettuce starts.
April in the Garden
Tenley Nelson - Featured Columnist April has been a busy month. I have been ice fishing for rainbow trout and burbot, walking daily for the 30 miles in 30 days fundraiser, cutting … more
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Glacier dirt mound, a.k.a. anthill, near surface glacial stream.
Consider the Anthill
Ryan Strickland is a PhD student at the University of Arkansas working on building models of glacial features. His goal is to help predict glacial outwash … more
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The group of Raptor seekers heading to the viewing hill. There were folks who came from all parts of the Copper River Basin and beyond.
Golden Eagles Fly Over Nabesna
Tenley Nelson - Featured Columnist WISE annually provides science lectures for the public in the late winter in the Copper Basin. On April 8, WISE and the Wrangell Mountains Wilderness … more
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Layla with her first fish (KLS student).
Chosen Frozen
Tenley Nelson On March 21 a crowd of enthusiastic adults and students gathered on 2 Mile Lake near Chitina for Chosen Frozen. Even though it was overcast with a little breeze, spring … more
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ROAR Spring Recycling Update
Nigel Young- ROAR As spring advances (hopefully) and the rather large amount of snow recedes, (hopefully), it seems a good time to look ahead at what is happening with recycling in the Copper Basin. … more
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  Pepper seedling emerging in a soil block.
March in the Garden
Tenley Nelson - Featured Columnist The sun rose on the vernal equinox on Monday the 20th and dawned over a perfectly classic March day, a chilly 0° at 8 am. The day before, as I made … more
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Glennallen Response Base.
Brine Leak at Pump Station 11
The typically quiet Glennallen Response Base at Alyeska Pipeline Pump Station 11 is currently busy with additional equipment and personnel. Michelle Egan, Chief … more
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