City of Homer Coastal Erosion and Bank Stabilization Information Page
In 2004, the City contracted with the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve (KBRR) to
conduct a coastal erosion study.
KBRR acquired historical aerial photos, and drew
a line at the top of the bluff for each photograph set. Then, the
researchers
calculated the average rate of erosion for each part of the Homer
shoreline. You can view these photographs
at City Hall in the Planning
Department.
The study did not look at what is causing the erosion, nor at ways to slow it
down. The researchers did
find that since 1975, the rate of erosion seems to be
slower. Before, during and after the 1964 earthquake,
erosion was faster. So the
researchers extrapolated how much erosion could happen over the next 50 years,
based on the 1975-current erosion rate, and the overall known erosion rate from
1951.
Read the Study, text version: Here.
For a full copy of the whole report including pictures, call
the Planning Department!
Maps: Contact Julie in the Planning Department at 235-8121 ext 2237. 48 hours notice is appreciated. Lot specific maps can be emailed!
Permits
City permit requirements for bank stabilization projects: Call
Dotti at 235-8121 ext 2237 for more information.
Things to know, people to talk to:
We encourage neighbors to work together to solve erosion problems, and to
help each other out on the permit process.
Kachemak Bay is a Critical Habitat Area below 17.4 ft, Mean high water (?). You may need additional permits or approval to operate equipment within this area.
Agencies you may need to speak with: