Norton Bay Watershed Council
Gold Run Creek (Photo Credit: Hal Sheperd)
Mission
Our mission is to protect and restore the Norton Bay watershed and its water resources by working collaboratively with local tribal communities, conducting research and monitoring, developing effective management strategies, advocating for water and subsistence resources, and promoting education and outreach. We strive to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change and ensure the sustainability of these vital ecosystems for future generations.
How We Started
In 2012, the Norton Bay Watershed Council was established to address threats to subsistence resources in the Norton Bay area of Alaska. The council's board of directors is made of representatives from federally recognized tribal governments and community members from the Native Villages of Elim, Unalakleet, Shaktoolik, St. Michael, Brevig Mission, Golovin, Teller, and Shismaref.
More About Us
Non-profit tribal organization
Norton Bay Watershed Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tribal organization based in Seward Peninsula, Alaska.
Glacier Canyon Creek (Photo Credit: Hal Sheperd)
Focus
We focus on the protection and sustainable management of water and subsistence resources, climate change adaptation, tribal sovereignty and environmental human rights.
Glacier Canyon Creek (Photo Credit: Hal Sheperd)
Legal & scientific research
We conduct legal and scientific research, policy, and advocacy to protect tribal interest in water quantity and rights.
Hot Springs Creek
Photo Credit: Hal Sheperd)
Unified action for North Bering Sea salmon
We assist tribal entities to act with a unified voice for the conservation and restoration of the North Bering Sea region salmon fisheries.
Salmon on a drying rack
(Photo Credit: Emily Murray)
Climate change
We conduct risk assessment and resiliency planning and programs based on indigenous knowledge systems and scientific principles.
Glacier Canyon Creek
(Photo Credit: Hal Sheperd)
Public gatherings for Arctic issues
We organize public gatherings in the local communities to address issues impacting the Arctic, including threats to infrastructure and species due to climate change.
Public gathering with the council members and communities
(Photo Credit: Hal Sheperd)
Support us to protect our water resources
Local traditional knowledge is critical to protecting our water resources.
Your support is vital to the council's efforts to monitor, restore, and advocate for water rights in the Norton Bay watershed. Your donation would go to assist the watershed council to monitor the health of our rivers and the protection of subsistence and traditional resources.
