Ambler, Alaska Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
The main source of water for the community is a 167' well
near the Kobuk River. Water is pumped 940 feet to the treatment
facility and stored in a 210,000-gallon insulated tank,
then piped to most homes. An 80' standby well is also located
at the water treatment plant. Sewage is collected via 6-
and 8-inch arctic pipes and flows to a facultative lagoon
through two lift stations, where it discharges to a natural
watershed, then to the Kobuk River. Currently, 53 homes
are served by the piped water and sewer system. Funds have
been requested to connect the remaining 13 homes and offices
to the piped system. A new water treatment plant, washeteria
and sewage lagoon have been funded. The landfill is not
permitted.
Electricity is provided by AVEC.
There is one school located in the community, attended
by 89 students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Ambler Health
Clinic. |
Ambler, Alaska Economy
and Transportation |
Cash employment is limited to the school, City, clinic,
and local stores, and some mining occurs. Five residents
hold commercial fishing permits. Subsistence is a major
part of the local economy. Chum salmon and caribou are the
most important food sources. Freshwater fish, moose, bear,
and berries are also harvested. Birch baskets, fur pelts,
and jade, quartz, bone and ivory carvings are sold in gift
shops throughout the state. The community is interested
in developing a lapidary facility for local artisans.
Ambler's major means of transportation are by barge, plane,
small boat and snowmachine. There are no roads linking the
City to other parts of the state. A State-owned 3,000' lighted
gravel airstrip, with a 2,400' gravel crosswind airstrip,
is located one and a half miles from the City. Daily scheduled
services are provided out of Kotzebue, and air taxis provide
charter flights. The airstrip has recently undergone major
improvements. Crowley Marine Services barges fuel and supplies
to Ambler each summer. Boats are used for inter-village
travel and subsistence activities. ATVs and snowmachines
are commonly used in winter. |
Ambler, Alaska Organizations
with Local Offices |
City - City of Ambler, P.O. Box 9, Ambler, AK 99786, Phone
907-445-2122, Fax 907-445-2174, E-mail: cityofamblerak@yahoo.com
Village Council - Ambler Traditional Council, P.O. Box 47,
Ambler, AK 99786, Phone 907-445-2196, Fax 907-445-2181,
E-mail: vcommack@maniilaq.org
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Ambler, Alaska Regional
Organizations |
Borough - Northwest Arctic Borough, P.O. Box 1110, Kotzebue,
AK 99752, Phone 907-442-2500, Fax 907-442-2930, E-mail:
mayor@northwestarcticborough.org,
Web: http://www.northwestarcticborough.org/
School District - Northwest Arctic Schools, P.O. Box 51,
Kotzebue, AK 99752, Phone 907-442-3472, Fax 907-442-2392,
E-mail: mdunleavy@nsbsd.org,
Web: http://www.nwabsd.schoolzone.net
Regional Native Corporation - NANA Regional Corporation,
101 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99508, Phone 907-265-4100,
Fax 907-265-4123, E-mail: marie.greene@nana.com,
Web: http://www.nana.com/
Native Housing Authority - Ambler Traditional Council, P.O.
Box 47, Ambler, AK 99786, Phone 907-445-2196, Fax 907-445-2181,
E-mail: vcommack@maniilaq.org
Regional Native Health Corporation - Maniilaq Assoc., P.O.
Box 256, Kotzebue, AK 99752, Phone 907-442-3311, Fax 907-442-7678,
E-mail: jdallemolle@maniilaq.org,
Web: http://www.maniilaq.org/
Regional Development - NW Arctic Economic Dev. Comm., P.O.
Box 1110, Kotzebue, AK 99752, Phone 907-442-2500, Fax 907-442-3740,
E-mail: lstoops@northwestarcticborough.org,
Web: http://www.northwestarcticborough.org/edc/ |
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