Unusually fast flooding on the Chignik River.

Decades have passed and ponds are drying up.

Unusually rainy year for Lower Kalskag this year.

Saltwater fishery officials are reporting a resurgence of a mysterious condition that's bound to turn the stomachs of anglers -- mushy halibut syndrome. Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Barbi Failor said the department is receiving more reports of mushy fish caught by sport fishermen all over Cook Inlet.

Cause for Drying Uncertain

Ponds in and around the Nome area are drying up.

But at least there is a stream...

Alex Hughes is a Fish and Game technician who volunteers with KSWCD. He said based on their studies at the Buskin river, crayfish are successfully breeding. Crayfish are originally from the Pacific Northwest and as with many invasive species, it’s anyone’s guess how they got to Kodiak.

Chistochina River change

Pink salmon die-off, and low water levels at Antone Larsen Creek

11-18-14 Winter river break-up - Kongiganak, Alaska, USA