Kachemak Bay, Alaska: An Exploration of People and Place

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Taking Shape Photo Gallery

Homer bluff erosion seen from the road
© Cook Inlet Keeper

Changing Landscapes

The bluffs along the Homer bench are inherently unstable. Recent development above downtown caused steep slope erosion, increased water flow and silting of Woodard Creek, and intensified city flooding. Woodard Creek runs alongside the Pratt Museum.

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