The City and Borough of Juneau announced at 5 p.m. Thursday that the flood threat has ended. The city reopened evacuated areas for residents only.
Environment
Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will be full Tuesday or Wednesday
The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.
Bill introduced by Alaska’s Murkowski aims to promote use of eDNA analysis in fishery management
Called the Fisheries Science Modernization Act, the bill would set up a system for the use of environmental DNA, known as eDNA, in fishery management.
Army Corps teases glacial outburst flood solution announcement as next flood looms
Officials say to expect a request for proposals, or RFP, this month that will solicit innovative solutions to drain Suicide Basin.
Alaska will now regulate its own hazardous waste
This makes Alaska the 49th state with an authorized hazardous waste program.
A Juneau construction company could pay $350K for Clean Water Act violations
According to a proposed settlement, Duran Construction Company could also have to clean up the damage at its expense.