Posts Near Nanwalek Map Timeline

New kind of plant on the beach

Aleksandrovsk, Alaska, United States

A new plant species is establishing itself in the area and impacting native beach greens.

Infestation of caterpillars

Seldovia Village, Alaska, United States

A resident of Seldovia reported an infestation of worms infesting an area of salmonberry brush and nettle.

Unidentified Foam on Fallen Leaves

Seldovia, Alaska, United States

Unusual foam on autumn fallen leaves does not belong to a spittlebug, but may be a type of fungus.

City of Homer works with state and Army Corps to battle erosion on the spit

Homer, Alaska, United States

The Homer Spit’s future as an iconic tourist attraction is in danger of washing away. Erosion along the spit’s sea walls is not a new problem. City officials are working with state and federal agencies to find a lasting solution.

Alaska Public Media

Cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus) in Seldovia

Jakolof Bay Headwaters, Alaska, United States

Cloudberries observed in new area around Seldovia.

Erosion at Homer Spit is speeding up

Homer, Alaska, United States

Land's End Resort was built more than 50 years ago, and during that time, the Homer Spit has changed dramatically. A change in the direction and intensity of winds may be driving the faster erosion.

Alaska Dispatch News

A Homer scientist is bringing changes in Arctic permafrost into high-resolution

Homer, Alaska, United States

With Arctic permafrost thaw rapidly outpacing projections, researchers are racing to understand the impacts of an increasingly unstable future.

Alaska Public Media

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Invertebrates 23

Plants / Kelp 20

Fish 15

Range Change / Unusual Sighting 12

Death or Die-Off 12

Seasonal Timing Changes 9

Surface Waters 8

Food Security 8

Cultural Impact 7

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning 6

Infrastructure 4

Harvest Failure 3

Extreme Temperature 3

Economic Impact 3

Unusual Abundance 3

Water Security 3

Transportation 2

Deformity / Sickness 2

Communication 1

Unusual Animal Behavior 1

Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning 1

Air 1

Permafrost Change 1

Vibrio parahaemolyticus 1

Fall 32