Topic: Construct a Storm Surge Mound (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Unalit and Malemiut

Determine if the mound could be built in conjunction with a possible IRT project for the vegetated berm (military training...

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Unalit and Malemiut

Meet with Alaska legislative and congressional delegations or staff to explore funding options.

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Unalit and Malemiut

Construct mound using local labor, materials and equipment.

Ecosystems Infrastructure People
Unalit and Malemiut

Pursue funding options for either a permanent or temporary shelter to house community members during a severe storm. Alternatives for...

Building People
Unalit and Malemiut

Investigate alternatives for location of the mound (e.g., the area at the northern edge of the community). Map setback from...

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Unalit and Malemiut

Confirm site, ownership and costs, if any, for extracting gravel.

Building Ecosystems Infrastructure
Unalit and Malemiut

Work with the landowner to determine who will own the property where the mound is located. Some federal programs require...

Building Ecosystems Infrastructure
Unalit and Malemiut

Contact university engineering programs to solicit assistance in completing a feasibility study (e.g., through a class project or thesis). The...

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Unalit and Malemiut

Investigate the feasibility of sharing construction costs with other projects (e.g., the mound could be used for the multipurpose building,...

Building Ecosystems Infrastructure