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Community Landslide Hazard Forum

Oct 15, 2025 | News

Summary

Living with the possibility of landslides is a reality in many Alaskan communities with steep slopes, including Homer.

Several People in the field at soil pit and groundwater well.

Join community partners for a collaborative landslide hazard forum on Tuesday, October 21st at 5:30pm (presentations begin at 6pm).

Kenai Peninsula College, Kachemak Bay Campus, Homer

Living with the possibility of landslides is a reality in many Alaskan communities with steep slopes, including Homer. You are invited to come learn more about

  • what do we know about this hazard locally?
  • how can we find out more about it?
  • what can we do as a community to manage landslide hazards here?

Dr. Brentwood “Hig” Higman of Ground Truth Trekking, Dr. Anna Liljedahl of Woodwell Climate Research Center, and other researchers will present their findings and ideas on how to live more safely in a moving terrain.

Learn more on the City of Homer website