Algaaciq Native Village: Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation Efforts

Type
Tribal Profiles
Organization
NGO, Tribal Entity
Description

Algaaciq Native Village (also known as St. Mary’s) is a predominantly Yupik village of approximately 500 people. The village lies near the confluence of the Andreafsky and Yukon Rivers, upstream from the delta into the Bering Sea in southwest Alaska. This profile describes observed impacts of climate change on the village and a woodstove changeout project that has Increased air quality and provided environmental benefits.

Category Taxonomy
Geography
Contact Information
Profile