adaptation: managed retreat

In the closing episode of the Permafrost Thaw season, we hear stories of landscape change that have long-sustained and been observed by Native people in Alaska's Kuskokwim River area. We hear their stories of adaptation, including managed retreat of buildings away from rapidly eroding riverbanks.

We are reminded of ways in which permafrost thaw relates to distant, global populations.

topics and purpose: changes to the land described by the Yup'ik people, and adaptation approaches in present times

terms defined: prevention, adaptation and managed retreat

notes: Connect with Rewiring America! This episode was funded, in part, by a grant from the Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources. Permission to use external audio clips was granted by Alaska Public Media and National Public Radio.