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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers solicits long-term solutions for Juneau's glacial floods

KTOO | By Alix Soliman
Published August 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM CDT

This year's glacial outburst flood event in Juneau was minimally damaging, but residents worry about the future. A permanent solution to drain the glacial lake will be chosen by the end of 2026.

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