Although city officials say they expect the temporary levee to hold back glacial outburst floodwaters, they don’t want people to test it with their lives.
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.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Juneau releases hazard mitigation project list for public comment
The city and Tlingit & Haida are considering more than a hundred projects to reduce risks in the Juneau area as part of a hazard mitigation plan update.
Humpback whale severely injured in Glacier Bay National Park
A humpback whale was deeply wounded in what National Park staff say is an apparent boat collision.
Juneau’s controversial landslide maps make a comeback in latest draft risk assessment
In response to public feedback, the landslide hazard maps are now more generic in the draft — without severity ratings.
Public land sales in Alaska, western US removed from federal reconciliation bill again
U.S. Senator Mike Lee of Utah withdrew his second attempt at selling off public lands.
Taku River glacial outburst ends without reaching flood stage
The river is not expected to breach its banks at this time.