Editing Akiachak, Alaska (section)

==Economy and transportation==
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The majority of year-round employment in Akiachak is in education and other public services. The Yupiit School District, which serves both Akiachak and nearby [[Tuluksak, Alaska|Tuluksak]], has its headquarters located in the community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.yupiit.org/home |access-date=September 6, 2023 |website=www.yupiit.org |language=en-US}}</ref> As part of the district's curriculum, students can take part in substance harvesting and moose hunts, in order to learn the traditions of the Yupiit communities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=An Alaska district aligns its school year with traditional subsistence harvests |url=https://news.wgcu.org/2023-08-30/an-alaska-district-aligns-its-school-year-with-traditional-subsistence-harvests |access-date=September 6, 2023 |website=WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida |language=en}}</ref>

Residents rely on seasonal employment such as commercial fishing, construction and BLM fire-fighting. 70 residents hold commercial fishing permits, and some work at canneries in Bristol Bay. The community is developing a [[fish processing facility]] and freezer. Subsistence activities provide most food sources. Poor fish returns since 1997 have significantly affected the community.

[[Akiachak Airport]], a state-owned {{convert|1649|ft|adj=on}} long by {{convert|40|ft|adj=on}} wide gravel airstrip and public seaplane facilities, provides scheduled and chartered services year-round to Akiachak. Relocation of the Akiachak Airport is planned for the future. Boats, snowmachines and ATVs are used extensively by locals on the Kuskokwim River. A winter trail exists to [[Bethel, Alaska|Bethel]] (19&nbsp;mi). Barges deliver bulk fuel and supplies during the summer.