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New Stuyahok
(STEW-yuh-hawk)
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For a Map of New Stuyahok click here
| Current Population: |
491
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
2nd Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: None, Special: None
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| Coastal Management District: |
Bristol Bay CRSA |
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| Location
and Climate |
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New Stuyahok is located on the Nushagak River, about 12 miles upriver from Ekwok and 52 miles northeast of Dillingham. The village has been constructed at two elevations -- one 25 feet above river level and one about 40 feet above river level. The community
lies at approximately 59.452780° North Latitude
and -157.311940° West Longitude.
(Sec. 29, T008S, R047W, Seward Meridian.)
New Stuyahok is located in the
Bristol Bay Recording District.
The area encompasses 32.6
sq. miles of land and 2.0 sq. miles
of water.
New Stuyahok is located in a climatic transition zone. The primary influence is maritime, although a continental climate affects the weather. Average summer temperatures range from 37 to 66 °F; winter temperatures average 4 to 30 °F. Annual precipitation ranges from 20 to 35 inches. Fog and low clouds are common during the summer; strong winds often preclude access during the winter. The river is ice-free from June through mid-November. |
Topographic
map of
New Stuyahok
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The present location is the third site that villagers can remember. The village moved downriver to the Mulchatna area from the "Old Village" in 1918. During the 1920s and 30s, the village was engaged in herding reindeer for the U.S. government. However, by 1942, the herd had dwindled to nothing; the village had been subjected to flooding; and the site was too far inland even to receive barge service. So in 1942, the village moved downriver again to its present location. Stuyahok appropriately means "going downriver place." The first school was built in 1961. A post office was also established during that year. An airstrip was built soon thereafter, and the 1960s saw a 40% increase in the village population. The city was incorporated in 1972.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the New Stuyahok Village.
The population of the community consists of 96%
Alaska Native or part Native.
New Stuyahok is a southern Yup'ik Eskimo village with Russian Orthodox influences. Residents practice a fishing and subsistence lifestyle.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 107, and vacant housing units numbered 2.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 1.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 132 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
9.2 percent,
although
55.25 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $26,042, per capita income was $7,931, and
31.7 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water is derived from a well and treated. The majority of housing (94 homes) and facilities, as well as the school, have complete plumbing and are connected to a piped water and sewer system installed in 1971. Some residents use individual wells and septic tanks; six homes are without complete plumbing.
Electricity is provided by AVEC.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 146
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include New Stuyahok Health Clinic (907-693-3131).
New Stuyahok is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2I in the Bristol Bay Region. Emergency Services have river and air access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers and a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by New Stuyahok First Responders (907-693-3173).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
The primary economic base in New Stuyahok is the salmon fishery; 25 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Many trap as well. The entire community relies upon subsistence foods. Subsistence items are often traded between communities. Salmon, moose, caribou, rabbit, ptarmigan, duck, and geese are the primary sources of meat.
Air transport is most frequently used to reach the community. Regular and charter flights are available from Dillingham. The lighted, state-owned gravel airstrip is 1,800' long by 50' wide. It is located on a hilltop; windy conditions often preclude landing. The community has requested funds for construction of a crosswind landing strip. There are no docking facilities. Goods are lightered on a regular basis during the summer. Skiffs, ATVs, and snowmachines are the prevalent forms of local transportation. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
City -
City of New Stuyahok
P.O. Box 10
New Stuyahok, AK 99636
Phone 907-693-3171
Fax 907-693-3176
E-mail knwadmin@bristolbay.com
Village Corporation -
Stuyahok Limited
P.O. Box 50
New Stuyahok, AK 99636
Phone 907-693-3122
Fax 907-693-3148
Village Council -
New Stuyahok Village
P.O. Box 49
New Stuyahok, AK 99636
Phone 907-693-3173
Fax 907-693-3179
E-mail nstc@starband.net
Web http://www.bbna.com
Regional
Organizations
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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