Tag: flooding

Bridge under troubled waters

Bridge under troubled waters

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 6, 2014 |

Ordinarily a quiet, clear stream, Sitka's Indian River became a frothy mocha after an all-day downpour dumped almost 3-and-a-half inches of rain in 12 hours. The river crested its banks around mid-day, putting one bridge in the Sitka National Historical Park completely under water. Read More
Trail makeover

Trail makeover

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 14, 2014 |

Three days of heavy rainfall has generated serious runoff problems, even in areas outside of Sitka. The Herring Cove Trail was first damaged by runoff during an unusual rain/snowmelt situation about five weeks ago, when water carved a new channel in the trail just below the log bridge at the upper falls. Now, water has filled that channel again, as local naturalist Bill Foster discovered this morning (Tue 1-14-14). Read More
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