What's New in Chignik Lagoon
Paralytic Shellfish Toxin Results- Updated 8/21/2024
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Water Conservation Notice:
The water department regretfully reports that Chignik Lagoon is on a Conserve Water Notice effective immediately. We appreciate residents doing their part in helping to reduce water usage at this time. Also, a friendly reminder that the village is still on a boil water notice.
Thank you for your patience.
The Utility Department
Thank you for your patience.
The Utility Department
Fuel Prices:
COVID-19 Village Ordinance Update:
Public Notice
Water Updates
Residents of Chignik Lagoon,
Please see the attachment and the notification that follows directly below. As a precautionary measure the DEC has directed us to issue the attached boil water notice which will remain in effect until further notice. We will provide updates as the situation changes. Please direct any questions to myself, Michelle Anderson or Diana Moore. Thank you for your patience and support.
Public Notice for Chignik Lagoon Public Water System (PWSID #261444)
BOIL WATER NOTICE
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water Program has issued this notice for users of Chignik Lagoon Public Water System effective June 27, 2022.
Water from this system that is used for drinking, cooking, or other potable purposes should be boiled for 2 minutes prior to use. While the boil water notice is in effect, the water must be boiled and cooled prior to being used for handwashing.
This boil water notice is being required due to reported discharging of untreated and unapproved surfacewater source
into the groundwater sources.
This notice is NOT being issued due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Boiling the water for 2 minutes will help ensure that the water is adequately treated until satisfactory follow up sampling has been completed and results are reviewed by DEC.
For more information, contact the city office at 907-840-4049 or DEC office at 907-269-7653.
Date issued: 6/27/2022
Public Health Advisory – Drinking Water Warning
Public Water System ID#: AK2 261444
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Drinking Water Program has issued this public health advisory notice for the Chignik Lagoon public water system because DEC was notified that the ground water sources are being charged with unapproved, untreated surfacewater source. Using unapproved surfacewater source without proper treatment can lead to contaminants being introduced into the distribution system. This notice is NOT being issued due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Based on the reported discharge of unapproved and untreated surfacewater source into the groundwater sources, the Boil Water Notice is issued effective 6/27/2022.
What should I do? What does this mean?
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for two minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation, and handwashing until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
When the unapproved and untreated surfacewater is no longer being discharged to the groundwater sources, our entire system shall be flushed and shock-chlorinated and flushed again until there is no more trace of chlorine in the water. We will then collect 3 total coliform samples from representative sites of the entire distribution system and send them to a certified lab for analysis as soon as possible. These samples will confirm if our water is free from bacterial contamination. If any of the samples are positive for total coliform or E. coli bacteria, we will work to disinfect the water system, flush it, and collect additional repeat samples to verify our system is free from bacterial contamination.
You should not use the drinking water for any potable purpose without boiling it first until further notice. We will notify you when the problem has been addressed and the boil water notice has been rescinded by DEC. For more information, please contact the city office at (907) 840-4049 or the DEC Office at 907-269-7653.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly. Please post this notice in public places.
This notice is being sent to you by the Chignik Lagoon public water system, water system ID# 261444. Date distributed: 06/27/2022
Please see the attachment and the notification that follows directly below. As a precautionary measure the DEC has directed us to issue the attached boil water notice which will remain in effect until further notice. We will provide updates as the situation changes. Please direct any questions to myself, Michelle Anderson or Diana Moore. Thank you for your patience and support.
Public Notice for Chignik Lagoon Public Water System (PWSID #261444)
BOIL WATER NOTICE
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water Program has issued this notice for users of Chignik Lagoon Public Water System effective June 27, 2022.
Water from this system that is used for drinking, cooking, or other potable purposes should be boiled for 2 minutes prior to use. While the boil water notice is in effect, the water must be boiled and cooled prior to being used for handwashing.
This boil water notice is being required due to reported discharging of untreated and unapproved surfacewater source
into the groundwater sources.
This notice is NOT being issued due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Boiling the water for 2 minutes will help ensure that the water is adequately treated until satisfactory follow up sampling has been completed and results are reviewed by DEC.
For more information, contact the city office at 907-840-4049 or DEC office at 907-269-7653.
Date issued: 6/27/2022
Public Health Advisory – Drinking Water Warning
Public Water System ID#: AK2 261444
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Drinking Water Program has issued this public health advisory notice for the Chignik Lagoon public water system because DEC was notified that the ground water sources are being charged with unapproved, untreated surfacewater source. Using unapproved surfacewater source without proper treatment can lead to contaminants being introduced into the distribution system. This notice is NOT being issued due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Based on the reported discharge of unapproved and untreated surfacewater source into the groundwater sources, the Boil Water Notice is issued effective 6/27/2022.
What should I do? What does this mean?
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for two minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation, and handwashing until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
- Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause short-term health effects such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. Inadequate treatment may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. The symptoms above are not just caused by organisms in drinking water. Disease symptoms may be caused by a number of factors other than the drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.
- The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426- 4791.
When the unapproved and untreated surfacewater is no longer being discharged to the groundwater sources, our entire system shall be flushed and shock-chlorinated and flushed again until there is no more trace of chlorine in the water. We will then collect 3 total coliform samples from representative sites of the entire distribution system and send them to a certified lab for analysis as soon as possible. These samples will confirm if our water is free from bacterial contamination. If any of the samples are positive for total coliform or E. coli bacteria, we will work to disinfect the water system, flush it, and collect additional repeat samples to verify our system is free from bacterial contamination.
You should not use the drinking water for any potable purpose without boiling it first until further notice. We will notify you when the problem has been addressed and the boil water notice has been rescinded by DEC. For more information, please contact the city office at (907) 840-4049 or the DEC Office at 907-269-7653.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly. Please post this notice in public places.
This notice is being sent to you by the Chignik Lagoon public water system, water system ID# 261444. Date distributed: 06/27/2022
Interested in Advanced First Aid?
If there is community interest, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation will provide a free Advanced First Aid Course tentatively December 5-10th. Please reach out to Rhonda at the Chignik Lagoon Clinic 907-840-2218 if you are interested in getting on the list.
BBAHC Health Education Department Letter
Hello,
My name is Marlene Black, Health Education Program Manager. I recently started working for Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC).
Our department promotes community and individual health through variety of outreach and educational programs:
Infant Learning Program (ILP) – provides early intervention to children from birth to three years old with developmental delays. Staff can provide developmental assessments to determine if a child is on track with their cognitive, communication, motor, and social-emotional skills.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program – focuses on assisting patients in quitting their tobacco use and reducing exposure to secondhand and/or thirdhand smoke.
Woman, Infant, and Children program (WIC)– which serves an average if 400 participants a month providing healthy foods and nutritional education and breastfeeding support to pregnant women, infants, and children who meet eligibility requirements.
Some of the activities we provide to the communities are school presentations, Salmon Color Runs, Health, and Wellness fairs, etc.
We also have a lending library with books, DVD, and other educational materials available to borrow at no cost.
Our department can be reached at: 907-842-9347
My name is Marlene Black, Health Education Program Manager. I recently started working for Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC).
Our department promotes community and individual health through variety of outreach and educational programs:
Infant Learning Program (ILP) – provides early intervention to children from birth to three years old with developmental delays. Staff can provide developmental assessments to determine if a child is on track with their cognitive, communication, motor, and social-emotional skills.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program – focuses on assisting patients in quitting their tobacco use and reducing exposure to secondhand and/or thirdhand smoke.
Woman, Infant, and Children program (WIC)– which serves an average if 400 participants a month providing healthy foods and nutritional education and breastfeeding support to pregnant women, infants, and children who meet eligibility requirements.
Some of the activities we provide to the communities are school presentations, Salmon Color Runs, Health, and Wellness fairs, etc.
We also have a lending library with books, DVD, and other educational materials available to borrow at no cost.
Our department can be reached at: 907-842-9347
Housing Grants
Please see attached flyer for the Housing Improvement Program. It's a Housing Grant Program to help eligible American Indians/Alaska Natives renovate existing housing or build new homes. Applications are available at the Village Office.
Alaska Works Partnership
Alaska Works is excited to announce our 5th annual Apprenticeship EXPO we will be hosting in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week in Anchorage - November 15th, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Fairbanks – November 17th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. #NAW2022
The benefits of Registered Apprenticeship are substantial for both career seekers and employers. These “earn and learn” models enable employers to fill open jobs, improve productivity and profitability, and reduce turnover while providing Alaska’s workforce with pathways to start new careers and acquire the skills needed for good jobs
Stop by our community EXPO to meet with industry professionals and learn
about local career and training opportunities through hands-on projects, simulators, videos, and more!
In the meantime, follow our Facebook page at Alaska Works Partnership Inc. for updates about the EXPO, our upcoming FREE training, and apprenticeship spotlights.
Please see the attached Alaska Works Partnership updated training calendar that lists all our training opportunities through May 2023.
Visit our website to apply, get updates, and access other valuable information about upcoming training, application deadlines, and events. www.alaskaworks.org
If you, or someone you know, is interested in starting a lucrative career in the industrial trades, feel free to share this link to apply to one of our trainings. https://www.alaskaworks.org/training-schedules/
We are happy to answer any questions you might have and are looking forward to hearing from you!
Training Programs:
All Alaska Works Partnership programs, except for H2H and WIT, are open to everyone 18 years and older.
H2H*(Helmets to Hardhats) these training opportunities are open to Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, National Guard, Reservists and Active-Duty Military Spouses only.
WIT*(Women in the Trades) these training opportunities are open to female applicants only.
Upcoming Training (Anchorage, Mat-Su, and Fairbanks)
Anchorage:
Mat-Su:
Fairbanks:
Click here to apply
Upcoming Events:
National Apprenticeship Expo:
Anchorage: November 15th, 8AM to 5PM
Fairbanks: November 17th, 10AM to 4PM
Veterans in the Trades meet-up
Mountain View Service Center – October 20th 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Women in the Trades meet-up
Mountain View Service Center – October 21st 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Meet and Greet at the Anchorage Midtown Job Center: October 5th & 19th at 1pm
Meet and Greet at the Wasilla Job Center: October 11th & 25th at 1pm
Please feel free to distribute any of this information to anyone who might be interested and let us know if you have referrals.
As always, if you have questions, need assistance, or would like another version of these documents sent to you or delivered in person, please let me know.
Thank you to all our partners, students, and the community for your continued support of Alaska Works Partnership!
The benefits of Registered Apprenticeship are substantial for both career seekers and employers. These “earn and learn” models enable employers to fill open jobs, improve productivity and profitability, and reduce turnover while providing Alaska’s workforce with pathways to start new careers and acquire the skills needed for good jobs
Stop by our community EXPO to meet with industry professionals and learn
about local career and training opportunities through hands-on projects, simulators, videos, and more!
In the meantime, follow our Facebook page at Alaska Works Partnership Inc. for updates about the EXPO, our upcoming FREE training, and apprenticeship spotlights.
Please see the attached Alaska Works Partnership updated training calendar that lists all our training opportunities through May 2023.
Visit our website to apply, get updates, and access other valuable information about upcoming training, application deadlines, and events. www.alaskaworks.org
If you, or someone you know, is interested in starting a lucrative career in the industrial trades, feel free to share this link to apply to one of our trainings. https://www.alaskaworks.org/training-schedules/
We are happy to answer any questions you might have and are looking forward to hearing from you!
Training Programs:
All Alaska Works Partnership programs, except for H2H and WIT, are open to everyone 18 years and older.
H2H*(Helmets to Hardhats) these training opportunities are open to Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, National Guard, Reservists and Active-Duty Military Spouses only.
WIT*(Women in the Trades) these training opportunities are open to female applicants only.
Upcoming Training (Anchorage, Mat-Su, and Fairbanks)
Anchorage:
- Rigging, Piledriving & Welding: November 7th - 11th, 2022; Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
- Building Maintenance: November 28th - December 9th, 2022; Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
- Structural Welding: December 12th - 16th, 2022; Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
Mat-Su:
- Underground Utility Construction (Chugiak): January 30th - February 3rd, 2023; Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
Fairbanks:
- Carpentry: October 31st - November 4th, 2022; Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM
- Basic Building Science: November 7th - 9th 2022; Monday - Wednesday 8AM to 5PM
- Carpentry: January 9th - 13th, 2023; Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM
Click here to apply
Upcoming Events:
National Apprenticeship Expo:
Anchorage: November 15th, 8AM to 5PM
Fairbanks: November 17th, 10AM to 4PM
Veterans in the Trades meet-up
Mountain View Service Center – October 20th 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Women in the Trades meet-up
Mountain View Service Center – October 21st 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Meet and Greet at the Anchorage Midtown Job Center: October 5th & 19th at 1pm
Meet and Greet at the Wasilla Job Center: October 11th & 25th at 1pm
Please feel free to distribute any of this information to anyone who might be interested and let us know if you have referrals.
As always, if you have questions, need assistance, or would like another version of these documents sent to you or delivered in person, please let me know.
Thank you to all our partners, students, and the community for your continued support of Alaska Works Partnership!
Alaska Works Partnership training calendar that lists all our training opportunities through May 2023. See our full schedule here
We have several trainings coming up, including some new ones, and will be adding more trainings soon.
Please visit our website to apply, get updates and access other valuable information about upcoming trainings, application deadlines and events. www.alaskaworks.org
If you, or someone you know, is interested in starting a lucrative career in the industrial trades, feel free to share this link to apply to one of our trainings. https://www.alaskaworks.org/training-schedules/
We are happy to answer any questions you might have and are looking forward to hearing from you!
Training Programs:
All Alaska Works Partnership programs, except for H2H and WIT, are open to everyone 18 years and older.
H2H*(Helmets to Hardhats) these training opportunities are open to Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, National Guard, Reservists and Active-Duty Military Spouses only.
WIT*(Women in the Trades) these training opportunities are open to female applicants only.
Click here to apply
Upcoming Events:
Save the date – National Apprenticeship Expo:
Anchorage: November 15th 8AM to 5PM
Fairbanks November 17th 10Am to 4PM
Please feel free to distribute any of this information to anyone who might be interested and let us know if you have referrals.
As always, if you have questions, need assistance, or would like another version of these documents sent to you or delivered in person, please let me know.
Thank you to all our partners, students, and the community for your continued support of Alaska Works Partnership!
We have several trainings coming up, including some new ones, and will be adding more trainings soon.
Please visit our website to apply, get updates and access other valuable information about upcoming trainings, application deadlines and events. www.alaskaworks.org
If you, or someone you know, is interested in starting a lucrative career in the industrial trades, feel free to share this link to apply to one of our trainings. https://www.alaskaworks.org/training-schedules/
We are happy to answer any questions you might have and are looking forward to hearing from you!
Training Programs:
All Alaska Works Partnership programs, except for H2H and WIT, are open to everyone 18 years and older.
H2H*(Helmets to Hardhats) these training opportunities are open to Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, National Guard, Reservists and Active-Duty Military Spouses only.
WIT*(Women in the Trades) these training opportunities are open to female applicants only.
Click here to apply
Upcoming Events:
Save the date – National Apprenticeship Expo:
Anchorage: November 15th 8AM to 5PM
Fairbanks November 17th 10Am to 4PM
Please feel free to distribute any of this information to anyone who might be interested and let us know if you have referrals.
As always, if you have questions, need assistance, or would like another version of these documents sent to you or delivered in person, please let me know.
Thank you to all our partners, students, and the community for your continued support of Alaska Works Partnership!
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Alert June 17, 2022
Knik Tribe 2022 PSP Alert 6-17-22
After cooler than normal marine waters in the Gulf of Alaska winter 2021-2022 and early spring 2022, the nearshore waters suddenly warmed and exceeded the long-term average with temperatures that are conducive to Alexandrium blooms.
To determine the severity of the potential bloom, samples were secured from the south side of the Alaska Peninsula. Remember the FDA limit for safe consumption is 80ug/100g.
Razor clams collected from Chignik Lagoon are 620ug/100g.
Butter clams collected from Chignik Lagoon are too high to determine until additional processing but likely are very high too. Results from butter clams should be available next week.
Mussels from Chignik Bay were also submitted but they needed further processing and will likely be tested early next week.
People along the Gulf of Alaska should avoid eating untested clams and mussels.
The distribution list for this message is only about 1,400 people, so please distribute widely and post on social media.
After cooler than normal marine waters in the Gulf of Alaska winter 2021-2022 and early spring 2022, the nearshore waters suddenly warmed and exceeded the long-term average with temperatures that are conducive to Alexandrium blooms.
To determine the severity of the potential bloom, samples were secured from the south side of the Alaska Peninsula. Remember the FDA limit for safe consumption is 80ug/100g.
Razor clams collected from Chignik Lagoon are 620ug/100g.
Butter clams collected from Chignik Lagoon are too high to determine until additional processing but likely are very high too. Results from butter clams should be available next week.
Mussels from Chignik Bay were also submitted but they needed further processing and will likely be tested early next week.
People along the Gulf of Alaska should avoid eating untested clams and mussels.
The distribution list for this message is only about 1,400 people, so please distribute widely and post on social media.
Public Hearing Announcement: Proposed 22-23 Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunting Season
Marine Toxins
FEMA Advisory Engage Your Community on Preparedness
Information on Mandatory 10 Digit Dialing:
There are changes happening in the Alaska 907 area code in preparation for the nationwide implementation of 988 as the 3-digit abbreviated dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Beginning April 24, 2021 you should start dialing 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls in the 907 area code. Starting October 24, 2021, you must dial 10-digits in the 907 area code because on and after this date, 10-digit dialing will become mandatory and local calls dialed with only 7-digits may not be completed.
We would appreciate your assistance in notifying your membership in Alaska about the transition from 7-digit to 10-digit local dialing. Feel free to use this letter and forward to any interested parties.
You may find additional information about this transition on the NANPA website, https://www.nationalnanpa.com/transition_to_10_digit_dialing_for_988/index.html.
For questions about the dialing procedure change, email the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) at 988@nanpa.com. For additional information, visit the NANPA website and the FCC website.
We would appreciate your assistance in notifying your membership in Alaska about the transition from 7-digit to 10-digit local dialing. Feel free to use this letter and forward to any interested parties.
You may find additional information about this transition on the NANPA website, https://www.nationalnanpa.com/transition_to_10_digit_dialing_for_988/index.html.
For questions about the dialing procedure change, email the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) at 988@nanpa.com. For additional information, visit the NANPA website and the FCC website.
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Below is information on all of the legal services provided to Alaska Natives and tribal governments.
There are also free legal clinics every month. Here's a calendar of those: https://alaskalawhelp.org/
There are also free legal clinics every month. Here's a calendar of those: https://alaskalawhelp.org/
IGAP Recycling Update:
DiTomaso/SYSCO Alaska:
The “ YUKON FRESH PACK” produce box. What’s inside? 18 lbs. of fresh ‘hearty’ produce! Apples, mandarins/tangerines, onions and Alaska Grown potatoes and carrots, boxed and ready to distribute to your community!
Priced at $27.80 per box – which works out to $1.55 per pound!
Please give me a call or send me an email if you would like help with placing an order. (contact information is below) Please allow 2 weeks lead time for shipping and production.
Patty Farrow
Rural and Contract Sales Manager
DiTomaso/SYSCO Alaska
Office: 907.276.8343
Priced at $27.80 per box – which works out to $1.55 per pound!
Please give me a call or send me an email if you would like help with placing an order. (contact information is below) Please allow 2 weeks lead time for shipping and production.
Patty Farrow
Rural and Contract Sales Manager
DiTomaso/SYSCO Alaska
Office: 907.276.8343
National Geographic Channel Letter to Chignik Lagoon
Tribal Enrollment Cards
For more Tribal Enrollment information click here.
COVID 19 Office and Field Work Safety Precautions
LIHEAP - LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Bristol Bay Native Association's LIHEAP program has new applications. If you would like one there are copies available at the office, and there will be an updated post with a copy that you can download from this website. Be sure to check back on the site for a copy! If you have any questions please call the village office at (907)-840-2281. Or for more information click here for the BBNA website explaining the program.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson was added to the White House Coronavirus Task Force. The risk of infection for Americans remains low and all agencies are working aggressively to monitor this evolving situation.
The federal government is working closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as public health partners, to respond to this public health threat. As part of the multi-layered, cross-agency public health response, we encourage Public Housing Authorities to make the following information from the CDC available to their residents:
The federal government is working closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as public health partners, to respond to this public health threat. As part of the multi-layered, cross-agency public health response, we encourage Public Housing Authorities to make the following information from the CDC available to their residents:
- What you should know about COVID-19
- Stop The Spread of Germs
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
- What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Southwest Alaska Vocational and Education Center
SAVEC offers classes in King Salmon, Alaska. Click here to see the website and advertisements for the classes.
Check out the new Chignik Lagoon Recycling Handbook!
Packer's Creek Hydroelectric Project
Packer's Creek
Chignik Lagoon Village is proud to announce that the Packers Creek Hydroelectric Plant has been in operation since March 2015 Click here for more information.