Juneau leaders say Army Corps pulled earlier direction on lake‑tap tunnel after charrette; staff urge stronger advocacy City staff warned of far larger possible glacial outburst floods after a USACE charrette and said Army Corps headquarters recently rescinded prior directional support for a lake‑tap tunnel, limiting current federal commitment to expanded flood‑fighting and re‑examining all alternatives. City officials asked the community and congressional delegation to press for an enduring solution.

Juneau officials are sounding the alarm about the potential for catastrophic glacial outburst floods after the Army Corps shifted focus away from a crucial lake-tap tunnel solution.

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I lived in Sitka, Alaska during college. Travel to Juneau was common - it was the next ferry stop.

I read the glacier had melted, there's flooding. My painting assignment was monochromatic shading, w trees. I couldn't help but add what was on my mind! #JuneauFloods

Ain't like FEMA will help. 💔💔💔