The area is entirely within the Wood-Tikchik State Park, the largest state park in the country. The Nushagak Cooperative seeks to develop the project in order to provide electricity to Dillingham, Aleknagik, Koliganek, New Stuyahok, Ekwok and Levelock.

Read more on Nushagak Cooperative’s Nuyakuk Hydro Website

UTBB does not support or oppose the proposed Nuyakuk Hydroelectric project.

Since the potential benefits and impacts of the proposal are still being studied, and to uphold our commitment to protect fish habitat and our subsistence ways of life, at this stage we are actively reviewing the studies, and advocating for public and Tribal engagement and a transparent and thorough scientific review. UTBB is working with a team of technical experts to review the ongoing studies on potential impacts and benefits of the project.

What’s the latest?

The Nushagak Cooperative completed a second year of scientific studies throughout 2024 to determine if the project is feasible and to evaluate potential impacts. Community members can learn about these studies and gave feedback on the project and its potential impacts during an open public comment period, which ended March 21. Review our key concerns.

UTBB’s staff and technical experts were disappointed in Nushagak Cooperative’s dismissal of the concerns many shared about inadequate studies and projected potential impacts to fisheries. We will continue to engage with the process to ensure our fish and way of life are protected.

On May 20, the agency in charge of federal licenses (FERC) will announce whether the Co-op has collected enough information to move into the licensing phase for the project, or if additional studies are needed.

Click here to download the full report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission eLibrary.