Ugashik Alaska

Current Population:	17 (2006 Estimated Population (not Certified))
Incorporation Type:	Unincorporated
Borough Located In:	Lake & Peninsula Borough
Taxes:	Sales: None, Property: None, Special: 2% Raw Fish Tax; 6% Accommodations Tax (all Borough)

Location and Climate

Ugashik is located on the northwest coast of the Alaska Peninsula, 16 miles up the Ugashik River.

The community lies at approximately 57.513060° North Latitude and -157.397500° (West) Longitude. (Sec. 09, T031S, R050W, Seward Meridian.) Ugashik is located in the Kvichak Recording District.

The area encompasses 233.9 sq. miles of land and 14.7 sq. miles of water.

Ugashik's maritime climate is characterized by cool, humid and windy weather.

The average summer temperatures range from 41 to 60; winter temperatures average 12 to 37. Annual precipitation is 19 inches, with snowfall of 38 inches.

Organizations with Local Offices

Village Council - Ugashik Traditional Village Council

206 E. Fireweed Lane, Suite 204

Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone 907-338-7611

Fax 907-338-7659

E-mail ugashik@alaska.net

Regional Organizations

Borough - Lake & Peninsula Borough

P.O. Box 495

King Salmon, AK 99613

Phone 907-246-3421

Fax 907-246-6602

E-mail lpboro@bristolbay.com

Web http://www.lakeandpen.com

Regional Native Corporation - Bristol Bay Native Corporation

800 Cordova Street, Suite 200

Anchorage, AK 99501-6299

Phone 907-278-3602

Fax 907-276-3924

E-mail HawkinsT@bbnc.net

Web http://www.bbnc.net

Regional Native Non-Profit - Bristol Bay Native Association

P.O. Box 310

Dillingham, AK 99576

Phone 907-842-5257

Fax 907-842-5932

E-mail bayweb@bbna.com

Web http://www.bbna.com

Native Housing Authority - Bristol Bay Housing Authority

P.O. Box 50

Dillingham, AK 99576

Phone 907-842-5956

Fax 907-842-2784

E-mail dmcclure@bbha.org

CDQ Group - Bristol Bay Econ. Dev. Corp.

P.O. Box 1464

Dillingham, AK 99576-1464

Phone 907-842-4370

Fax 907-842-4336

E-mail Bryce@bbedc.com

Web http://www.bbedc.com

Facilities, Utilities, Schools and Health Care

Ugashik has no public water, sewer or electric services. Ten new wells were recently completed, including service lines and plumbing. All homes now have individual wells. Most residents use septic systems; a sewage pumper is available. The village would like to develop a central electric system, bulk fuel storage facility and landfill. Electricity is provided by Individual Generators. There are no state operated schools located in the community.

Economy and Transportation

Four residents hold a commercial fishing permit. Subsistence activities provide food sources, including salmon, trout, grayling, moose, caribou, and bear.

Ugashik is accessible by air and water. There is a 5,280' gravel airstrip at Ugashik Bay, owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Division of Lands. It is approximately 12 miles from the village of Ugashik. There is a 3,200' gravel airstrip in the village. There is also a State-owned, 3,000' long by 60' wide gravel runway available. A barge landing was recently completed. Barged freight is brought in from Naknek. The village council is seeking funds to rebuild the community dock. ATVs and skiffs are the primary means of local transportation.

History, Culture and Demographics

Yup'ik Eskimos and Aleuts jointly occupied the area historically. This Aleut village was first recorded in 1880 as "Oogashik." In the 1890s, the Red Salmon Company developed a cannery, and Ugashik became one of the largest villages in the region. The 1919 flu epidemic decimated the population. The cannery has continued to operate under various owners. The Briggs Way Cannery opened in 1963. The village has a small year-round population.

A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Ugashik Traditional Council. The population of the community consists of 81.8% Alaska Native or part Native. It is a traditional site of the Alutiiq, however very few people now live in Ugashik year-round. Some of the village's people live in nearby Pilot Point, on the coast. Tribal members live throughout Alaska, California and Washington. Commercial fishing, fish processing and subsistence activities sustain residents of the area. During the 2000 U.S. Census, total housing units numbered 35, and vacant housing units numbered 28. Vacant housing units used only seasonally numbered 26. U.S. Census data for Year 2000 showed 4 residents as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was 0 percent, although 60 percent of all adults were not in the work force. The median household income was $28,750, per capita income was $12,530, and 10 percent of residents were living below the poverty level.

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