City of Seldovia.

• Author: Gallion, Mari
• Position: INSIDE ALASKA BUSINESS - Brief article

The Denali Commission issued an $843,054 grant to the City of Seldovia for improvements to their harbor. The harbor upgrades will improve the safety and operations of the harbor and increase both access and capacity. It is expected that with these improvements the City of Seldovia will experience improved economic and subsistence opportunities.

The harbor is essential to the economy and community of Seldovia as the area is not on the road system, making the harbor the primary transportation system for residents and tourists. The harbor is used for commercial, charter, and subsistence fishing as well as for recreational vessels. During storms, the harbor also acts as a refuge shelter for vessels.

Harbor improvements are expected to allow the healthy economy of Seldovia to continue to grow and flourish. The improvements will allow for new slip owners for small and large vessels both private and commercial and...