As the river changes and erosion happens along the banks, new channels are being formed around the community.

Community gravel source and old dump site threated by erosion.

As the spring snow melt the flooding cuts away the bank more every day. This observation includes photos showing the location of the community water source, transmission line.

Noatak has lost 19' of river bank since May 19th. Now the road to the community gravel source is failing.

Community Water System at Risk: Extreme precipitation throughout the summer and sustained high water has resulted in erosion of the location for the water transmission line and Noatak's two water wells.

High water in the Noatak River causes erosion near the old dump site.