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Buckland Alaska Community Information

Current Population: 437 (2004 State Demographer est.)
Pronunciation/Other Names: (BUCK-lund)
Incorporation Type: 2nd Class City
Borough Located In: Northwest Arctic Borough
School District: Northwest Arctic Schools
Regional Native Corporation: NANA Regional Corporation

Location: Buckland is located on the west bank of the Buckland River, about 75 miles southeast of Kotzebue. It lies at approximately 65.979720° North Latitude and -161.12306° West Longitude. (Sec. 26, T007N, R012W, Kateel River Meridian.) Buckland is located in the Cape Nome Recording District. The area encompasses 1.2 sq. miles of land and 0.2 sq. miles of water. Buckland is located in the transitional climate zone which is characterized by long, cold winters and cool summers. Temperatures range from -60 to the 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation averages 9 inches and annual snowfall averages 40 inches. Crosswinds can restrict flying during the winter. Photos of Buckland, Alaska

History: The residents have moved from one site to another along the river at least five times in recent memory, to places known as Elephant Point, Old Buckland and New Site. The presence of many fossil finds at Elephant Point indicate prehistoric occupation of the area. The Inupiaq Eskimos depend on reindeer, beluga whale and seal for survival. The City government was incorporated in 1966.

Buckland Alaska Current Weather Conditions
Current Buckland, AK Weather and Weather Forecast

Time Zone: Alaska
(Standard Time: GMT -9 hours, DST: GMT -8 hours)

Coordinates: Latitude 65.98 & Longitude -161.12
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Buckland Alaska Community Information

 

Culture: Buckland is an Inupiat Eskimo village, and subsistence activities are an important focus of the economy. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village.

Economy: Residents depend on a subsistence lifestyle for most food sources. A herd of more than 2,000 reindeer are managed; workers are paid in meat. Employment is primarily with the school, City, health clinic and stores. Some mining also occurs. One resident holds a commercial fishing permit. The community is interested in developing a Native food products and crafts manufacturing facility to produce reindeer sausage, berry products, labrador tea and ivory and wood carving. Buckland, Alaska stock photography

Facilities: Water is pumped from Buckland River, treated in the washeteria building, and stored in a 100,000-gallon tank. Some residents have water delivered to home tanks, but most haul their own water. The City pumps flush/haul waste tanks or hauls honeybuckets to the sewage lagoon. A flush/haul system has been problematic on the South side of town, and freezes and fails during the winter. Only 8 homes and the school have functioning plumbing; 74 homes are not served. Major improvements are underway -- a new water treatment plant and sewage lagoon improvements are under construction. Serving the 26 homes are the south side are the priority. Individuals dispose of refuse in dumpsters, which are hauled to the landfill. DEC has approved the landfill for use, although it is not permitted.

Transportation: Buckland's major means of transportation are plane, small boat, barge and snowmachine; there are no roads outside of the village. Buckland has a State-owned 3,200' long by 75' wide gravel airstrip which serves a number of scheduled and chartered flights. Crowley Marine barges in fuel, and various lighterage companies deliver cargo and supplies each summer.

Climate: Buckland is located in the transitional climate zone which is characterized by long, cold winters and cool summers. Temperatures range from -60 to the 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation averages 9 inches and annual snowfall averages 40 inches. Crosswinds can restrict flying during the winter.

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Buckland, Alaska Facilities, Utilities and Services
General Description of Sanitation Facilities: Water is pumped from Buckland River, treated in the washeteria building, and stored in a 100,000-gallon tank. Some residents have water delivered to home tanks, but most haul their own water. The City pumps flush/haul waste tanks or hauls honeybuckets to the sewage lagoon. A flush/haul system has been problematic on the South side of town, and freezes and fails during the winter. Only 8 homes and the school have functioning plumbing; 74 homes are not served. Major improvements are underway -- a new water treatment plant and sewage lagoon improvements are under construction. Serving the 26 homes are the south side are the priority. Individuals dispose of refuse in dumpsters, which are hauled to the landfill. DEC has approved the landfill for use, although it is not permitted. Pictures of Buckland, Alaska

Water Distribution, Source & Treatment Systems:
Water System Operator: City; Individuals
Washeteria Operator: City
Piped Water System: No
Central Watering Point (Haul): Yes
Multiple Watering Points: No
Water Truck (Delivery): Yes
Individual Wells: No
Community Well Source: No
Surface Water Source: Yes
DEC Water Permit Number: 340125
Water Is Filte0000FF: Yes
Water Is Chlorinated: Yes


Sewage Collection Systems:
Sewer System Operator: City; Individuals
Piped Sewer System: No
Honeybucket Haul: Yes
Honeybucket Pits: No
Individual Septic Tanks: No
Community Septic Tank: No
Sewage Pumper: No
Sewage Lagoon: Yes
Sewage Lift Station: No
Outhouses: Yes


Refuse/Landfill System:
Refuse Collector: Individuals; City
Landfill Operator: City
DEC Landfill Permit: No
Type of Landfill: Class 3


Electric Utility:
Electric Utility Name: Kotzebue Electric Assoc.
Utility Operator: City (Contract to KEA)
Power Source: Diesel
KiloWatt Capacity: 650
Rate/KiloWatt Hour: 25.4 cents/KWH (Only data for PCE Communities is available on this system)
Power Cost Equalization (PCE) Subsidy: Yes


Bulk Fuel:
Tank Owners (Number of tanks / Total capacity): Northwest Arctic Schools (62,500 gals.); City Power Plant (44,800); City Water/Washeteria (16,100); City Office/Clinic (14,800); Village Council Fuel Depot (151,800); Army National Guard (4,600); AK DOT (2,700)


Health Care: Photo collection of Buckland, Alaska
Clinic/Hospital in Community: Buckland Clinic (907-494-2122)
Clinic/Hospital Phone Number: 494-2122
Operator: Maniilaq Association (907-402-3311)
Owner: City
Facility Status: Renovations are currently under construction.
Alternate Health Care: Health Comments: Buckland Clinic is a Primary Health Care facility. Buckland is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 4A in the Maniilaq Association Region. Emergency Services have coastal and air access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers and a health aide


Visitor Accomodations/Information:
Airline Services: Bering Air, Cape Smythe Air Service, Hageland Aviation, Tanana Air Service
Taxis:
Car Rentals:
Accomodations:
Visitor Attractions:
Cultural Events:


Local Services & Facilities:
Police: City VPO; Troopers in Kotzebue (442-3222)
Fire/Rescue: City/Buckland VFD (494-2121); Project Code Red Equipment
Community Hall: Community Building
Library: School Library


Communications:
In-State Phone: OTZ Telephone Co-op, Inc.
Long-Distance Phone: AT&T Alascom; GCI; OTZ Telephone
Internet Service Provider: GCI (www.gci.net)
TV Stations: ARCS
Radio Stations: KOTZ-AM
Cable Provider: City of Buckland
Teleconferencing: Alaska Teleconferencing Network

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Buckland, Alaska Regional/State Organizations with Local Offices contact Information
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P.O. Box 49
Buckland, AK 99727
Floyd Ticket, Mayor
Phone: 907-494-2121
Fax: 907-494-2138
E-Mail: city_of_buckland@yahoo.com
(City)

Native Village of Buckland
P.O. Box 67
Buckland, AK 99727
Percy Ballot, Sr., President
Phone: 907-494-2171
Fax: 907-494-2217
E-Mail: erweber@maniilaq.org
(Village Council. BIA-Recognized IRA Council)
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