Designing Salt Lagoon and Community Pond Flood Mitigation
Summary: This project will complete the final design, environmental review, and permitting for flood mitigation infrastructure near the Salt Lagoon and Community Pond on Saint Paul Island. Project will address increasing coastal flooding, storm surge risks, and erosion through the development of new roadway designs integrating solutions to protect critical utility infrastructure and homes while enhancing wetland habitats critical for migrating birds.
Project Milestones
| Late Spring 2026: Publish RFP and select contractor | |
| Fall 2026: Topographic, geotechnical, and floodplain surveys; Stakeholder coordination | |
| Spring 2027: Preliminary designs & regulatory permitting | |
| Winter 2027: Final engineering and environmental design | |
| Summer 2028: Construction bid docs and site certification |
Stay Informed
For updates and involvement opportunities on this project and others, please check the project updates and announcements page. Or, contact:
Jodi Plante,
Project Manager
Contracted Project Manager for the City of Saint Paul
Provided through Alaska Municipal Financial Solutions
jodi@akml.org
(907) 321-7663
Funding
Funding Source:
National Fish & Wildlife Fund – $596,000
Project Costs:
$621,000
Timeline:
March 8, 2026 to December 31, 2029
Contractors: TBD
