Download the Community Sustainability Model, Phase 2 report.

Download the Phase 2 community profiles: Emmonak | Alakanuk | Nunam Iqua

The intent of the Yukon Kuskokwim (YK) Delta Community Sustainability Model is to identify the potential for shared services or other strategies in the sub-regional cluster of villages that includes Alakanuk, Emmonak, and Nunam Iqua, to reduce operations and maintenance costs of these services, and in general, to reduce the cost of living in these communities. The goal was to recognize and analyze the current infrastructure in these sectors: Health, Transportation, Education, Sanitation (water, sewer, landfill), Housing, and Energy and Bulk Fuel and to analyze options for improvement.

The project team collected data from various local, regional, state and federal agencies. Profiles were created for each populated community to show the current status of each sector and their potential for shared service or other improvement strategies. As data gaps were identified, the outcome and methodology were modified as needed. For instance, the potential for some shared services could not be established where these services are not fully available within a community. Instead, the report also explores the potential options for improvement of services where basic service and infrastructure was not available.

Team members visited the communities and interviewed local leaders, regional organizations and state and federal agencies to compile additional data and listen to feedback on the potential options for shared services. This feedback is included with the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Finally, the team created an Implementation Chart and Funding Opportunity list to help with future efforts to reduce costs by implementing shared services.