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Chignik Lagoon
(CHIG-nick)
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| Current Population: |
71
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Lake & Peninsula Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: None, Special: 2% Raw Fish Tax (Borough); 6% Bed Tax (Borough)
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Lake & Peninsula Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Chignik Lagoon is located on the south shore of the Alaska Peninsula, 450 miles southwest of Anchorage. It lies 180 air miles south of King Salmon, 8.5 miles west of Chignik and 16 miles east of Chignik Lake. The community
lies at approximately 56.309950° North Latitude
and -158.531420° West Longitude.
(Sec. 23, T044S, R059W, Seward Meridian.)
Chignik Lagoon is located in the
Aleutian Islands Recording District.
The community experiences a maritime climate, characterized by cool summers and relatively warm, wet winters. Thick cloud cover and heavy winds are prevalent during winter months. Summer temperatures range from 39 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures range from 21 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation averages 127 inches annually, with an average annual snowfall of 58 inches. |
Topographic
map of
Chignik Lagoon
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Chignik Lagoon took its name from its location and proximity to Chignik, meaning "big wind." The people of this area have always been sea-dependent, living on otter, sea lion, porpoise, and whale. During the Russian fur boom from 1767 to 1783, the sea otter population was decimated. This, in addition to disease and warfare, reduced the Native population to less than half its former size. It has developed as a fishing village.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Native Village of Chignik Lagoon.
The population of the community consists of 82.5%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Chignik Lagoon experiences an influx of fishermen during the summer months. The population swells by 200 during the fishing season.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 68, and vacant housing units numbered 35.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 26.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 40 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
0 percent,
although
47.37 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $92,297, per capita income was $28,940, and
1.8 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Chignik Lagoon has an infiltration gallery from a surface source. The piped water system serves most homes; a few households have individual wells. Nearly all residences have complete plumbing, using individual septic tanks. An incinerator is available at the landfill.
Electricity is provided by Chignik Lagoon Power Utility.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 17
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Chignik Lagoon Clinic (907-840-2218).
Chignik Lagoon is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have coastal and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Chignik Lagoon First Responder Group (907-840-2248).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Fishing is the mainstay of the economy in Chignik Lagoon, and the area serves as a regional fishing center. The economy is dependent on the success of the salmon fleet. 29 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Two on-shore processors operate out of nearby Chignik. The primary year-round employers are the village council, electric plant and school. Subsistence activities significantly contribute to food sources. Salmon, other fish, crab, clams, caribou, moose, ducks and berries are utilized.
Chignik Lagoon is primarily accessible by air and sea. There are no roads connecting it to other villages. There is a strong regional interest in constructing roads between Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake and the landfill. There is a State-maintained 1,600' by 60' widegravel airstrip and public domain small boat harbor and seaplane base. Regular and charter flights are available from King Salmon. A cargo ship brings supplies annually, and goods are lightered to shore. Boat haul-outs are available. ATVs and skiffs are the primary means of local transportation. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Village Corporation -
Chignik Lagoon Native Corporation
P.O. Box 169
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565
Phone 907-840-2225
Fax 907-840-2263
Village Council -
Native Village of Chignik Lagoon
P.O. Box 9
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565
Phone 907-840-2281
Fax 907-840-2217
E-mail clagoon@gci.net
Web http://www.bbna.com
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Lake & Peninsula Borough
P.O. Box 495
King Salmon, AK 99613
Phone 907-246-3421
Fax 907-246-6602
E-mail kateconley@lakeandpen.com, ljcotten@gci.net
Web http://www.lakeandpen.com
Regional Native Corporation - Bristol Bay Native Corporation
111 W 16th Ave, Suite 400
Anchorage, AK 99501-6299
Phone 907-278-3602
Fax 907-276-3924
E-mail jasonmetrokin@bbnc.net
Web http://www.bbnc.net
Regional Native Non-Profit - Bristol Bay Native Association
P.O. Box 310
Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone 907-842-5257
Fax 907-842-5932
E-mail randersen@bbna.com, vbraswell@bbna.com
Web http://www.bbna.com
Native Housing Authority - Bristol Bay Housing Authority
P.O. Box 50
Dillingham, AK 99576
Phone 907-842-5956
Fax 907-842-2784
E-mail dmcclure@bbha.org
Web http://www.bbha.org
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