Nalaquq Buoys: Safeguarding Alaska's Waterways

Nalaquq, an organization blending Indigenous knowledge with scientific research, deployed three buoys in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta as part of the Backyard Buoys project. The buoys gather real-time wave data, helping communities decide if its safe to travel. The app displaying this information uses familiar place names, making it accessible for rural Alaska residents. The buoys were strategically placed in critical areas for subsistence and daily travel, fostering a sense of shared resources and community connection. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.