September 13, 2023 – SIRF, News, Events, Research

Atmospheric Rivers

According to the National Weather Service Sitka along with Petersburg and Juneau are under a flood watch from Thursday morning through Friday September 15th. The forecast shows an atmospheric river bringing heavy rainfall from 2 to 4 inches to the…

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September 8, 2023 – News, Events

Rock Walk through Science!

Join Adi Amore one of our fabulous Science Guides on a walk along Sage beach for a close look at geology. Geology; the science of earth! Our planet is made up of different layers and compositions of magma, rock, and…

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August 31, 2023 – News, Events, Research

38th International Coastal Cleanup!

We are so excited to be cohosting with Ocean Conservancy for the kick start of their 38th annual International Coastal Cleanup! We traveled with a large group of volunteers and likeminded individuals to Fred’s Creek on Kruzof Island. Everyone spread…

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August 24, 2023 – Science After Hours, News

Alaska Bumble Bee Identification | Science After Hours

Bumble bees are buzzing through the Sitka Sound Science Center! Come in and learn more about them and the people who care this Wednesday August 30th, 5:30 to 7pm. Then join us on a Bumble bee quest Saturday September 2nd…

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August 21, 2023 – Hatchery, News

Salmon Eggs

Our hatchery crew is hard at work collecting Pink Salmon that have returned home. Every year the baby salmon we release complete their adult stage of life swimming in the deep blue Pacific Ocean. The now mature salmon, who are…

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August 15, 2023 – Landslide Research, News, Research

Record Breaking Rainfall in Sitka

Saturday, August 12th, 2023, brought a significant storm to Sitka. We experienced 4.42 inches of rainfall within a 24 hour period, breaking a previously held record of 4.22 inches set back in 1961 according to Meteorologist Pete Boyd of Juneau. During…

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