Selawik, Alaska, United States


Thawing and eroding is destroying river bank, impacting access, threatening infrastructure, and causing safety concerns.


Land view with old boat.
Photo by Tonya Ballot
River view
Photo by Tonya Ballot
Side view showing erosion height.
Photo by Tonya Ballot
Side view with permafrost visible
Photo by Tonya Ballot

Selawik Alaska, United States

Selawik is located at the mouth of the Selawik River where it empties into Selawik Lake, about 112 km (70 mi) southeast of Kotzebue.

Selawik is near the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, a breeding and resting area for migratory waterfowl.