Berry Harvest Change

Observation: Crooked Island, 25 Miles south of Togiak. Remnants of blackberries. Due to lack of snow 2014, we had to pick these berries on the higher elevation where a little bit of snow had insulated the precious resource. Togiak'ers depend on the berries whether they be blackberries, cranberries, Loganberries (type) and salmonberries. The abundance is gone and some residents had to go to Platinum where blackberries are more accessible. Brian Abraham, Environmental Coordinator, Traditional Council of Togiak