A Juneau Assembly focus group presented their opinion to the wider Assembly Monday night that funding a long-term solution should be a borough-wide effort.
Glacial Outburst Flooding
Weather Service says drop in Juneau’s Suicide Basin likely not another glacial outburst flood
Meteorologists watching the basin said even if it did release, it wouldn’t flood Mendenhall River.
Juneau Assembly discusses glacial outburst flood taxes
City leaders are thinking about how to come up with millions for a long-term solution sponsored by the Army Corps and temporary flood wall upkeep.
Army Corps plans to construct glacial outburst flood solution before Juneau’s 2030 flood
On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted an ‘Industry Day,’ kicking off a public-private partnership process to drain Suicide Basin on an expedited timeline.
Juneau homes assessed for “minor” damage from glacial outburst flood
Out of about 185 homes assessed along the Mendenhall River, 10 had water in their crawl spaces and garages and only had flooding in the living space.
Army Corps announces “Shark Tank” process for industry bids to drain Suicide Basin, end Juneau’s glacial outburst floods
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to post a request for qualifications, or RFQ, Friday, followed by an industry day on Aug. 21 to meet with potential contractors.