Nuyakuk Hydro Proposal
Nushagak Cooperative has proposed a hydroelectric project on the Nuyakuk River Falls northwest of Koliganek.
The proposed project is within the Wood-Tikchik State Park, the largest state park in the country. Nushagak Cooperative seeks to develop the project in order to provide electricity to Dillingham, Aleknagik, and Levelock.
Read more on Nushagak Cooperative’s Nuyakuk Hydro Website
What’s the latest?
The Nushagak Cooperative has submitted a 700+ page-document called the Draft License Application with the agency in charge of issuing its federal operating license. UTBB hired technical experts in the fields of cultural resources and archaeology, fisheries, and hydroelectric licensing to analyze the potential impacts of what has been proposed.
Review a high-level overview of technical experts’ concerns here.
For a more in-depth analysis of the proposal, click here.
To watch a Nov. 2026 presentation of the experts’ findings, scroll to the bottom of this page.
We will continue to engage with the Federal Licensing process to ensure our fish and way of life are protected, and our Tribes and communities are adequately engaged in decision making. Read more on our blog: