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Economy:
Subsistence is an important part of the local economy. Salmon, whitefish, moose, bear, waterfowl and berries are harvested. Most cash jobs are with the tribe, school, local government, BLM fire fighting, commercial fishing or fish processing. 18 residents hold commercial fishing permits.

Facilities:
Piped water and sewer has existed since 1982 in Kaltag. A circulating water and gravity sewage system is used. Water is derived from a well and is treated. The majority of households are fully plumbed. A new 13-unit HUD subdivision was recently connected to the system, and an extension to 6th Avenue is under construction. A new washeteria was completed in January 1998.

Transportation:
The State-owned 5,000' lighted gravel airstrip provides Kaltag with year-round air service. Barges typically deliver heavy cargo three times a year. Snowmachines, ATVs and riverboats are used for local transportation. The frozen river, local trails and the 90-mile Old Mail Trail to Unalakleet are used during the winter for woodcutting and trap lines.

Climate:
The area experiences a cold, continental climate with extreme temperature differences. The average daily high temperature during July is in the low 70s; Sustained temperatures of -40 degrees are common during winter. Extreme temperatures have been measured from -55 to 90. Annual precipitation is 16 inches, with 74 inches of snowfall annually. The River is ice-free from mid-May through mid-October.

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