Environmental

Welcome to the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe Environmental Department Page

The yakutat tlingit tribe environmental department

The Environmental Department continues our environmental stewardship responsibilities through monitoring and assessing our environmental conditions, providing education and outreach to tribal citizens, and collaborating with other organizations to address environmental priorities in the community. Our current projects: protecting our traditional food’s security by monitoring our waters and shellfish for harmful algal blooms (HABs), collecting baseline water quality of our rivers, coordinating marine debris and community cleanups, and monitoring outdoor air quality

YTT Enviornmental

Subsistence fisheries have always been and will remain a priority for YTT leadership, tribal members, and the community of Yakutat. The Fisheries Program allows for active participation in subsistence management decisions that impact our tribal members and resources.

Our Projects

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Invasive Species Prevention

An invasive species can be any kind of non-native living organism that invades an ecosystem where it doesn’t belong and causes harm. 

LEO Network

A statewide organization where communities can share unusual environmental observations and receive insights and information from environmental professionals.

Energy Efficiency

Find ways to increase your home and appliance energy efficiency by upgrading appliances and retrofitting your homes.

Air Quality and Health

Learn what should or should not be burned to prevent the release of harmful chemicals that may increase your risk of health problems or damage appliances.

Native Pollinators, Plants, and Gardening

Discover Alaska’s primary native pollinators and the important role they play in pollinating Alaska crops.

Food Waste and Composting

Effective ways to reduce food waste and save money; and everything you need to know about composting.

Latest News

Provide Your Public Comments on Situk River Management

In 2002, federal, state, tribal and local entities responsible for Situk watershed management, its resources, ...
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YTT Environmental Household Waste Stream Assessment

The Yakutat Tlingit Tribe Environmental Department conducted a Household Waste Stream Assessment from June 1st ...
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shellfish toxin results June 9, 2020

PSP RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT | JUNE 9, 2020

The latest shellfish toxin test for areas in Southeast Alaska puts an advisory in place ...
shellfish toxin results june 3, 2020

PSP RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT | JUNE 3, 2020

The latest shellfish toxin report from YTT Environmental Department’s latest shellfish sampling shows low presence ...
shellfish toxin results May 13, 2020

PSP RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT | MAY 13, 2020

The latest shellfish toxin test for areas in Southeast Alaska shows significant PSP toxin results ...
Shellfish toxin results April 29, 2020

PSP RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT | APRIL 29, 2020

YTT Environmental Department’s latest shellfish sampling shows significant shellfish toxin results in butter clams in ...
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