At 6:15 a.m. on May 17, 2025, operators at the CBJ Mendenhall Treatment Plant responded to a sudden gasoline spill that entered the plant and immediately disrupted wastewater treatment operations. The severity of the spill prompted temporary evacuation of a portion of the treatment facility. Utility treatment operators worked quickly …
CBJ Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate Arbor Day 2025 at Juneau’s newest arboretum, Evergreen Cemetery & Park. Join us at 12 p.m. noon on Monday, May 19. This year’s Arbor Day celebration includes a ceremonial tree planting and a chance to recognize the continued growth and care of …
Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will be closed for annual maintenance beginning Saturday, May 24. The facility is expected to reopen on Monday, June 9. This routine closure allows staff to perform important upkeep to ensure the facility remains safe, efficient, and ready for summer programming. We appreciate the community’s …
The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting vending permit applications for Fourth of July festivities at Savikko Park. All permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 23 at 4:30 p.m. Learn more on the Parks & …
Get your feet wet with a family-friendly beach exploration at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This free event will take place during low tide, offering the perfect chance to see the beach habitat in action as we explore the shoreline through hands-on …
Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) Meeting Cancelled The Historic Resources Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2024, at 5:00pm in the Downtown Juneau Library Conference Room has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. Please check the CBJ calendar at https://juneau.org/calendar for meeting and participation updates. For more …
CBJ Parks & Recreation invites families and fans of all ages to an action-packed Movie in the Park + Bingo event on Sunday, May 18 at the Dimond Park Field House. Admission is free, and the day is packed with fun, prizes, games, and two showtimes to ensure everyone can join in. …
The CBJ Assembly today approved the proposal to extend installation of the HESCO flood barriers to further protect property and infrastructure during a special meeting of the Assembly Committee of the Whole (view recording). This extension is referred to as Phase 1A of the HESCO barrier project and is guided …
Construction on the Lawson Creek Road Reconstruction Project will begin on Monday, May 12 and continue throughout the summer. The project, which affects the entirety of Lawson Creek Road, part of Great Western Street, and part of of Raven Road (see attached), includes water main replacement, sanitary sewer system repairs, …
New flood modeling supports both near and long-term GLOF mitigation solutions, emergency preparedness The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) today published flood fighting inundation maps for the Mendenhall Valley for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). The series of maps demonstrates the effectiveness of the Phase 1 HESCO barrier project and …
