National Science Foundation – Alaska Sea Grant

Protecting Jílḵaat Aani: Chilkat Indian Village partners to study environmental impacts to traditional territory

By Kyle Kolda | December 2, 2025

A woman stands on the rocks of a riverbank holding a sheaf of paper. Beside her, a man is standing ankle-deep in the clear water of the river and leaning over to take a water sample. A ziploc bag and other collection materials set on the shore.

by Kyle Kolda and Jessica Kayser Forster Residents of the Chilkat Indian Village (CIV) of Tlákw Aan (Klukwan) have a vested interest in understanding impacts of environmental change. Located at…

Community-Engaged Fellowship spotlight: Deagen Carey

By Alaska Sea Grant | September 10, 2025

Close up photo of woman smiling at camera. Glasses are pushed up on her head and it looks like she is sitting in a boat.

Deagen Carey, a recent graduate with a degree in environmental science from the University of Portland, returned to her home town of Anchorage this summer. She looked at how environmental…