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Flood barriers are on their way to Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley
Property assessments are underway for the large dike meant to hold back glacial outburst floods this summer.
Ambler Road project remains in limbo after Army Corps of Engineers waited months to revoke permits
The Pentagon did not give the Army Corps of Engineers a directive to revoke the road’s permitting until five days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Flood-prone Juneau homeowners remain divided on city’s plan to address glacial outbursts
More than 20 residents shared public testimony at Monday night’s Assembly meeting. While some championed the city’s plan, others expressed frustration with its rollout and cost.
Mendenhall Valley residents divided on flood barriers before vote
City leaders have maintained that the temporary measure is imperative. Some residents say they’d rather have a long-term solution than a short-term plan.
Juneau’s flood fighting plan would cost Mendenhall Valley homeowners $8,000 each. Some of them don’t want it.
If the project fails to move forward, it could jeopardize federal support for more permanent flood mitigation, said City Manager Katie Koester.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visiting Juneau next week with tips for flood victims
Flood experts will be at Thunder Mountain Middle School’s auditorium next Tuesday and Thursday.
Flood fighting experts share details about Juneau’s flood barrier plan
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their flood defense contractor addressed concerns about the barriers at a city meeting on Monday.
Juneau approves $2 million for flood barriers, despite opposition from some riverfront homeowners
At a meeting Monday night, members of the Juneau Assembly and the public expressed hesitation about the city’s flood fighting plan.
Juneau Assembly commits $3M toward possible long-term flood prevention study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study would examine engineering solutions for long-term glacial outburst flood prevention.