Students learned about the science behind the annual flood and what’s being done to protect their school and neighborhoods.
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 celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees in Evergreen Cemetery
Monday was Arbor Day in Alaska, a holiday dedicated to conserving forests and planting trees.
Gasoline spill in sewer system causes partial shutdown of Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant
The plant was partially shut down for more than 24 hours over the weekend. Officials have not identified the source of the spill, but said it looks like an isolated incident.
Toxic algal blooms in Southeast will likely become less predictable with warming seas
Sitka had an early bloom that led to high shellfish toxins in April, and there is currently a paralytic shellfish toxin advisory across Southeast for recreational and subsistence harvest.
Humpback whale health study could prompt new whale watching regulations in Juneau
Juneau is a refuge for humpback whale moms and their calves, but the sheer number of whale watching boats may be harming them.
Juneau Assembly approves Mendenhall River levee extension
This comes after new inundation maps were released last week, showing how the levee should work during future floods.