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 Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification application (POA-2026-00395 v1.0) for a waterfront 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 and installing a retaining wall using 15-20 cubic yards of armor boulders, along with 1.5 cubic yards of crushed rock for a boat launch. To minimize environmental impact, the applicant plans to conduct all spud pile driving during winter months from frozen lake ice to avoid the use of barges. Additional mitigation measures include the use of a full-depth turbidity curtain and the exclusion of geotextile fabric to prevent synthetic material degradation. The project is scheduled to take place between October 15, 2026, and May 31, 2027. The DEC is currently accepting public comments on the application until November 20, 2026. The department will evaluate the proposal for compliance with state and federal water quality standards before deciding whether to certify, conditionally certify, or deny the request.