Eklutna Glacier
Eklutna Glacier is a land terminating glacier in Chugach State Park and the Chugach Mountains near Anchorage, Alaska. Runoff from Eklutna Glacier contributes to Eklutna Lake, the main source of drinking water for the Anchorage community as well as hydroelectric power via the Eklutna Hydroelectric Project. However, Eklutna Glacier is shrinking in response to climate change which will inevitably affect downstream water resources. Eklutna Glacier is also known by the Dena'ina name: Idlu Bena Li'a.
| Eklutna Glacier | |
|---|---|
| Idlu Bena Li'a | |
Eklutna Glacier, valley glacier, August 25, 1964 | |
Llewellyn Glacier Location in Alaska | |
| Coordinates | 61.264137°N 148.988343°W |
| Area | 11.5 square miles (30 km2) |
| Length | 6 miles (9.7 km) |
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