River runners seeking peak adventure flock to Alaska's mightiest river, where bears and moose roam the shores and cliffs ...

Politics Alaska judge rejects new map for Eagle River state Senate districts as gerrymandered By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Published: May 17, 2022 ...

A headwater tributary of the Akillik River in August 2017 features far less permafrost pollution than it did in August 2018. Credit: O'Donnell et al, Communications Earth & Environment/10.1038 ...

An orange tributary of Alaska's Kugororuk River Josh Koch, U.S. Geological Survey Some of the water samples had a pH of 2.3, compared to an average pH of 8 for rivers, which means the impacted ...

For the first time, scientists from across North America have formed a clear picture of Alaska's 'rusting' rivers and streams, tracking 75 areas in the remote Brooks Range that are flushed with ...

New radar analysis method can improve winter river safety Date: April 15, 2024 Source: University of Alaska Fairbanks Summary: Researchers have developed a way to use radar to detect open water ...

At least 75 of Alaska's brooks and streams have been turning a dirty orange likely due to thawing permafrost, with some rivers so impacted that the discoloration can be seen via satellite, a new ...

Why are Alaska’s rivers turning orange? Minerals are seeping out of the thawing ground in remote parts of the state. Laura Baisas May 21, 2024 12:35 PM EDT ...

Alaska's melting permafrost is dumping toxic metals into the state's rivers, turning them bright orange and making the water highly acidic. The contaminated rivers are so vibrant they can be seen ...

The research team is unsure what changes may result for fish, streambed bugs, plant communities, and more. The rusting of Alaska’s rivers will also likely have an impact on human communities.