City of Homer, Mr. Aaron Yeaton, stated the purpose of this notice is to allow drainage from Beluga Lake and Beluga Slough to efficiently outflow to Kachemak Bay. Storm-berm formation at the beach inhibits this drainage and causes water levels to rise in Beluga Slough. In the past, this flooding compromised city storm drain outfalls and sanitary sewer infrastructure. PROPOSED WORK The scope of work includes re-establishing outlet channel by excavating storm berms that prevent Beluga Slough from outflowing to Kachemak Bay. The excavated sand and gravel are proposed to be deposited in either the new channels formed during storm berm blockage or grade along the MHW line immediately east of excavation. Work to be conducted with heavy machinery, i.e., excavators and bulldozers. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-9), dated November 13, 2025. Please contact Carolyn Farmer at (561) 785-5634 or by email at Carolyn.h.farmer@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.
POA-2002-00977 Beluga Slough PN