Public Comment Period: Campbell Lake Gates-Waterfront Rehabilitation & Dock Replacement (POA-2026-00395 v1.0)

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued a public notice regarding a Section 401 Water Quality Certification application (POA-2026-00395 v1.0) for a waterfront rehabilitation project on Campbell Lake in Anchorage. The applicant, Mary Gates, proposes to stabilize 62 linear feet of eroding shoreline and replace an existing floating dock. The project involves excavating organic muck, installing a retaining wall with 15-20 cubic yards of armor boulders, and placing 1.5 cubic yards of crushed rock for a boat launch. The project is scheduled to occur between October 15, 2026, and May 31, 2027. To minimize environmental impact, the applicant plans to conduct pile driving from frozen lake ice, avoid the use of geotextile fabric, and deploy a full-depth floating turbidity curtain. The applicant asserts that the project will provide a net benefit to water quality by reducing sediment loading into the lake. The public comment period for this certification request is open until November 6, 2026. Interested parties may submit comments via the DEC website or by email. The DEC will evaluate the proposal for compliance with the Clean Water Act and Alaska Water Quality Standards before deciding whether to certify, condition, or deny the request.