An aerial view of Shishmaref, Alaska. Photo by National Park Service
The Native village of Shishmaref is once again looking to relocate to a new site due to erosion along Alaska's coast. The village has long been in danger of falling into the Chukchi Sea and residents previously voted to move. But securing funds for an effort that is estimated to cost at least $180 million has been difficult. About 600 people live in the village, most of them Iñupiaq. Read More on the Story:
Shishmaref votes to relocate erosion-plagued village (KTUU / AP 8/17)
Most residents of eroding Alaska village vote to relocate (AP 8/17)
U.S. village in Alaska deciding on relocation due to climate change (Reuters 8/17)
Alaskan village votes on whether to relocate because of climate change (The Guardian 8/17)
Forced to Reckon with Rising Seas, Alaskan Village Votes on Relocation (Common Dreams 8/17) Government Accountability Office Report:
Alaska Native Villages: Most Are Affected by Flooding and Erosion, but Few Qualify for Federal Assistance. GAO-04-142 | Highlights
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