Homer Planning Commission Worksession: Wetlands

The Homer Planning Commission has scheduled a worksession for November 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers. The primary agenda item is a presentation by the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (KBNERR) regarding ongoing projects and emerging wetland mapping tools to assist with the City's Title 21 zoning code revision. KBNERR, a state-federal-local partnership established in 1999, aims to provide technical assistance to the Planning Commission. The presentation will focus on existing geospatial information and map products that can inform land use decision-making and future zoning goals as outlined in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Supporting documentation provided by KBNERR highlights their role in monitoring coastal waters, supporting fisheries, and providing data for landslide risk mitigation and drinking water budgets. The organization reported that in FY25, an $881,000 federal investment leveraged an additional $1.5 million in funding for community science and education projects.