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Chenega Bay
(chuh-NEE-guh)
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| Current Population: |
76
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
No taxing authority
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| Location
and Climate |
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Chenega Bay is located on Evans Island at Crab Bay, 42 miles southeast of Whittier in Prince William Sound. It is 104 air miles southeast of Anchorage and 50 miles east of Seward. The community
lies at approximately 60.065710° North Latitude
and -148.010380° West Longitude.
(Sec. 24, T001S, R008E, Seward Meridian.)
Chenega Bay is located in the
Valdez Recording District.
Winter temperatures range from 17 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer temperatures range 49 to 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Average annual precipitation includes 66 inches of rain and 80 inches of snowfall. |
Topographic
map of
Chenega Bay
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The name of this Alutiiq village was first reported by Ivan Petroff in the 1880 census. At that time, the village was located on the southern tip of Chenega Island. A post office was established in 1946. The village was destroyed and over half of all residents perished by tsunamis in the Sound after the 1964 earthquake. The village was reestablished twenty years later on Evans Island, at the site of the former Crab Bay herring saltery. In the summer of 1984, 21 homes, an office building, community hall, school, 2 teacher's houses, a church and community store were constructed.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Native Village of Chenega (aka Chanega).
The population of the community consists of 77.9%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Chenega Bay is an Alutiiq community practicing a subsistence and commercial fishing lifestyle.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 27, and vacant housing units numbered 5.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 2.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 23 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
14.81 percent,
although
51.06 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $53,750, per capita income was $13,381, and
15.58 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| A surface water collection system with a dam, treatment, and storage capacity of 50,000 gallons, allows for piped distribution to all 25 homes in Chenega. Water treatment/storage improvements and a groundwater well source are needed; the community has periodic boil water notices. Sewage is piped to a 20,000-gallon community septic tank; some homes use individual septic tanks. Refuse collection services are provided. An oil and hazardous waste recycling center is available.
Electricity is provided by Chenega Bay IRA Village Council.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 19
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Chenega Bay Clinic (907-573-5129).
Chenega Bay Clinic is a Primary Health Care facility. Chenega is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2F in the Prince William Sound Region. Emergency Services have coastal and helicopter access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers and a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Chenega Bay EMS (clinic 907-573-5129).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Commercial fishing, a small oyster farming operation, and subsistence activities occur in Chenega. Three residents hold commercial fishing permits. Cash employment opportunities are very limited. In recent years, Chenega's population has declined.
Chenega has a small boat harbor and dock. A new 3,000' long by 75' wide gravel runway and float plane landing area are available. Scheduled and chartered flights depart from Cordova, Valdez, Anchorage and Seward. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Village Corporation -
Chenega Corporation
3000 C St, Suite 301
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone 907-277-5706
Fax 907-277-5700
E-mail chenega@chenegacorp.com
Web http://www.chenega.com
Village Council -
Native Village of Chenega
P.O. Box 8079
Chenega Bay, AK 99574-8079
Phone 907-573-5132
Fax 907-573-5120
E-mail chenegaira@aol.com
Regional
Organizations
Regional Native Corporation - Chugach Alaska Corporation
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 601
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone 907-563-8866
Fax 907-563-8402
E-mail bwelty@chugach-ak.com
Web http://www.chugach-ak.com
Regional Native Health Corporation - Chugachmiut
1840 Bragaw Street, Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99508-3463
Phone 907-562-4155
Fax 907-563-2891
E-mail info@chugachmiut.org
Web http://www.chugachmiut.org
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