View Drive Flooding
Overview
The neighborhood of View Drive has experienced significant flooding from annual glacial lake outburst events. Following a technical and engineering analysis, the US Army Corps of Engineers determined that temporary flood barriers (i.e. HESCO barriers) are not an effective community solution for View Drive due to soil stability, home elevations and other considerations. As such, the USACE is not authorized to provide temporary flood protection for this area.
CBJ is pursuing other flood mitigation options for View Drive residences, including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Program.
NRCS Emergency Watershed Program
At the October 30 Special Assembly Committee of the Whole meeting, the NRCS presented on the buyout process available to View Drive homeowners via the Emergency Watershed Protection program, including the scope, potential cost and parameters of the program.
View the details presentation slides here.
CBJ is currently evaluating the program and next steps for this efforts.
Contact Us
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