Sea Run tells story of changes in tribal food sources

The prolonged drought is having increasingly dire effects on Grand Manan, as people are reporting dry wells, and some have been without water for extended periods. Some have been using relatives' water and others are hauling jugs.

The unusual weather cycle of the past year – which saw ample early rain in the spring followed by drought and high heat in the summer – has had a disastrous effect on the wild blueberry crops across Washington County, with some growers reporting around 50% lower harvests.