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False long-horned beetle (Stenotrachelus aeneus)

St. Mary's, Alaska, United States

Black insect never seen by a Yupiit of Andreafski Tribal member at his home in St. Mary's.

Unknown plant or fungus observed in cottonwood log

Nobody I have asked has seen any plant like this. I touched it soon after the picture and it turned into a maroon colored powder.

Uncommon Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus) Catch

North Fork Andreafski River

Slimy sculpins (Cottus cognatus) are small, nocturnal, bottom-dwelling fish that lack a swim bladder to help them stay bouyant in the water. Their size and habitat allow them to easily avoid fishing gear designed for salmon.

Fine Yellow Dust is Likely Pollen

St. Mary's, Alaska, United States

Seeing pollen in rainwater is unusual.

Unidentified Grasshopper, Possible Genus Melanoplus

St. Mary's, Alaska, United States

Grasshoppers aren't common around Saint Mary's, but may become abundant during years with warm temperatures and ample vegetation for food.

Sturgeon Caught in Yukon River

Mountain Village, Alaska, United States

Two sturgeon were caught in the Yukon River, farther upriver than has been previously reported.

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Surface Waters 11

Fish 10

Range Change / Unusual Sighting 6

Plants / Kelp 5

Mental Health 4

Acute Illness 4

Death or Die-Off 3

Transportation 3

Seasonal Timing Changes 2

Extreme Temperature 2

Food Security 2

Cultural Impact 2

Deformity / Sickness 2

Economic Impact 1

Communication 1

Air 1

Chronic Illness 1

Permafrost Change 1

Infrastructure 1

Extreme Precipitation 1

Water Management 1

Water Security 1