Aniak, Alaska Facilities, Utilities,
Schools and Health Care |
The majority of homes (155) are plumbed and have individual
wells. A central well was completed in 1988 by the village
corporation; there are also wells at Auntie Marie Nicoli
School and the Joe Parent Voc Ed Center. Only 21 households
haul water. A central piped sewage system serves most
residents, with the exception of the school, the clinic
and the Napat subdivision across Aniak Slough. The system
has four lift stations, and wastewater is treated in a
lagoon. Some homes use individual septic tanks, but permafrost
has caused drainfield problems, so most of the unserved
homes use pit privies. The City provides septic pumping
services. Funds have been provided to replace failing
drainfield systems by expanding the piped sewer to serve
the remainder of the City and the school. A washeteria
is operated by the Village Council. Aniak Power &
Light is a privately-owned company.
Electricity is provided by Aniak Light & Power Company.
There are 2 schools located in the community, attended
by 129 students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Clara Morgan
Subregional Clinic (675-4346/4556). The clinic is a qualified
Emergency Care Center. Specialized Care: KNA Community
Counseling Center (Kuskokwim Native Assoc.) provides consumer
and psychiatric services Auxiliary health care is provided
by Aniak Volunteer Fire Dept. (675-4601). |
Aniak, Alaska Economy and Transportation |
The economy of Aniak is based on government, transportation
and retail services. As the largest city in the area, Aniak
is a service hub for surrounding villages. Subsistence activities
supplement part-time wage earnings, and some commercial
fishing occurs. Poor fish returns since 1997 have affected
the community. Fourteen residents hold commercial fishing
permits. The School District, Kuskokwim Native Assoc., Bush-Tell
Inc., and the Aniak Subregional Clinic provide most year-round
employment. Salmon, moose, bear, birds, berries and home
gardening provide food sources.
Access to Aniak is limited to air and water. The State-owned
airport is 6,000' of asphalt and is lighted, and is equipped
for instrument approaches. Regular flights are provided
by several carriers, including charter operators. Major
airport improvements were recently completed. Float planes
can also land on Aniak Slough. Fuel and supplies are brought
in by barge during the summer; other goods are delivered
by air year-round. There is no road connection to other
villages, although trails and the frozen river are used
by snowmachines during winter. A winter trail is marked
to Kalskag (15 mi.) The community has requested construction
of a road to Chuathbaluk. |
Aniak, Alaska Organizations with
Local Offices |
City - City of Aniak, P.O. Box 189, Aniak, AK 99557, Phone
907-675-4481, Fax 907-675-4486, E-mail: cityesim@arctic.net
Electric Utility - Aniak Light & Power Company, P.O.
Box 129, Aniak, AK 99557, Phone 907-675-4334, Fax 907-675-4334
Regional Native Non-Profit - Kuskokwim Native Association,
P.O. Box 127, Aniak, AK 99557, Phone 907-675-4384, Fax 907-675-4387
School District - Kuspuk Schools, P.O. Box 49, Aniak, AK
99557-0049, Phone 907-675-4250, Fax 907-675-4305, E-mail:
klangton@ani.kuspuk.org,
Web: http://www.kuspuk.org
Village Corporation - The Kuskokwim Corporation, 4300 B
Street, Suite 207, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone 907-243-2944,
Fax 907-243-2984, E-mail: info@kuskokwim.com,
Web:
http://www.kuskokwim.com
Village Council - Aniak Traditional Council, P.O. Box 176,
Aniak, AK 99557, Phone 907-675-4349, Fax 907-675-4456, E-mail:
middit@arctic.net
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Aniak, Alaska Regional Organizations
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School District - Kuspuk Schools, P.O. Box 49, Aniak,
AK 99557-0049, Phone 907-675-4250, Fax 907-675-4305, E-mail:
klangton@ani.kuspuk.org,
Web: http://www.kuspuk.org
Regional Native Corporation - Calista Corporation, 301 Calista
Court, Suite A, Anchorage, AK 99518-3028, Phone 907-279-5516,
Fax 907-272-5060, E-mail: calista@calistacorp.com,
Web: http://www.calistacorp.com/
Native Housing Authority - Aniak Traditional Council, P.O.
Box 176, Aniak, AK 99557, Phone 907-675-4349, Fax 907-675-4456,
E-mail: middit@arctic.net
Regional Native Non-Profit - Kuskokwim Native Association,
P.O. Box 127, Aniak, AK 99557, Phone 907-675-4384, Fax 907-675-4387 |
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