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January 31, 2025

February 3 Assembly meeting includes final LID public hearing

The Regular Assembly Meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, February 3, in the City Hall Assembly Chambers will include a public hearing on the proposed ordinance to establish an LID for the HESCO barrier flood mitigation project. For those living in the LID area, please be aware that the end of this hearing is the final deadline to object…
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January 2, 2025

Funding to study a long-term solution to Mendenhall Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding (GLOF) included in the American Relief Act of 2025

Late into the night on December 20th the U.S. Senate passed  House Resolution 10545, also known as the American Relief Act of 2025. The legislation includes disaster relief funding with a specific provision supporting Juneau’s flood mitigation efforts, thanks to the advocacy of Alaska’s federal delegation. H.R. 10545 included language directing the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to initiate…
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December 21, 2024

Join neighborhood meeting for proposed LID on January 3, 2025

CBJ will host a public meeting on Friday, January 3 to discuss the proposed Local Improvement District (LID) for the HESCO barrier flood mitigation project to protect against future Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). The meeting will be held at the Thunder Mountain Middle School Auditorium from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. At the meeting, CBJ staff and representatives from the…
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December 14, 2024

Local, tribal, and federal partners join forces to find long-term solution for glacial lake outburst flooding

The USDA Forest Service and City and Borough of Juneau sign agreement to invest in flood study Local, tribal, and federal partners are joining forces to seek a solution to the Mendenhall glacial lake outburst flooding in the capital city. The Forest Service and City & Borough of Juneau signed a $1 million participating agreement to search for a long-term…
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December 14, 2024

December 16 Assembly meeting includes LID public hearing

The Regular Assembly Meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, December 16, in the City Hall Assembly Chambers will include a public hearing on the proposed ordinance to establish an LID for the HESCO barrier flood mitigation project. The full text of the ordinance, as well as related memos and documents, is available in the meeting agenda packet as item…
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December 5, 2024

Residents affected by Juneau Mendenhall Glacier flooding can apply for an SBA loan

FEMA is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to meet the needs of residents who were affected by the Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding. The SBA is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for businesses and residents impacted by the disaster. In previously declared major disasters, 80% of SBA loans were approved for homeowners and renters. If you are in…
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