The Juneau Assembly is hoping to avoid paying a portion of the cost for a federal program that would offer buyouts to residents of the street hardest-hit by Juneau’s annual glacial outburst floods.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
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Army Corps agrees to pay for HESCO barrier expansion, expedites long-term outburst flood solution
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pay the full cost to extend and repair Juneau’s temporary levee meant to protect the Mendenhall Valley, and it will expedite its process to choose a long-term solution.
Juneau Hydropower plans to start building Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric facility next year
Juneau’s planning commission approved a conditional use permit for the new utility to start building. The company says it could start offering electricity as early as 2028.
Juneau will pay for part of temporary levee expansion using funds meant for Capital Civic Center
The Assembly approved a reallocation of $5 million dollars from the new arts and culture center to help pay for flood protection.
Private Beach Meadow in Gustavus protected for public access
The Beach Meadows is now protected by a temporary conservation easement the owners signed with the Southeast Alaska Land Trust.
Juneau’s fat bears are on the prowl for trash as winter approaches
ADF&G has been getting more calls about bears rummaging through trash, especially downtown, as they gain weight to prepare for hibernation.