SAME October Mtg - Barrow Coastal Erosion Project

During the October SAME Anchorage Post Luncheon, we will learn about the USACE Barrow Alaska Coastal Erosion Project. It is a 5 mile coastal storm damage reduction project to be constructed in Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska. The project consists of a ¾ mile revetment along a coastal bluff, ½ mile of armored berm, and 3 &1/2 miles of raised and armored road. Utqiagvik has experienced rapid rates of coastal erosion (up to 10 ft/yr locally) resulting from increased storm intensity and open water into the fall storm season. The project is designed to reduce erosion along the coast of Utqiagvik. The presentation will focus on project feature development and design.

About our speaker:

Speaker: Leif Hammes, USACE Alaska District

Leif Hammes is a USACE Project Manager. He has managed Civil Works projects for the USACE Alaska District for the past 6 years. Projects have included Navigation (Harbors), Coastal Storm Risk Reduction, Flood Risk Mitigation, and Ecosystem Restoration. Leif has managed projects at various stages in project development from Feasibility to Design to Construction. Prior to joining USACE, Leif worked for various companies in the Mining Sector focusing on resource exploration and development. He holds an MSC in Civil Engineering and a BS in Geology. Leif has been an Anchorage resident for the past 10 years and Alaska resident off and on since 2007.

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