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Alaska

Notice of Tundra Closure National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s Arctic District Office today announced the closure of winter overland tundra travel for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska eff

Alaska

BLM announces public meeting schedule for Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program EIS

The BLM is engaging communities across Alaska in person to gather relevant comments, concerns and/or issues pertaining to the development of the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Environmental Impact Statement. 
Alaska

BLM AFS and USARAK Conduct Multiple Prescribed Burns Near Fairbanks and Eielson AFB

(FAIRBANKS) – Starting today, the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) and U.S.

Alaska

BLM AFS, USARAK to Burn Debris Piles on Fort Wainwright

(FAIRBANKS) – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service, in cooperation with the U.S.

Alaska

BLM extends public scoping period for proposed Greater Mooses Tooth 2 draft supplemental environmental impact statement

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing an extension of the public scoping period for the Greater Mooses Tooth 2 (GMT2) draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS)

Alaska

BLM Alaska brings dinosaurs alive with DinoChat Live

ANCHORAGE – Dinosaurs in Alaska?  Tweet this Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and learn from the experts about the dinosaurs that roamed Alaska during the Age of Dinosaurs. 

Alaska

BLM AFS and U.S. Army Alaska to Conduct Prescribed Burn in Oklahoma Impact Area

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – Starting as early as Sunday, the BLM Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) and U.S.

Alaska

Graham named BLM Glennallen Field Manager

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Marnie Graham has been named BLM Glennallen Field Manager.     

Alaska

BLM Alaska Fire Service EFF Rookie Academy Application Period Ends May 1

Are you interested in becoming an emergency wildland firefighter?
Alaska

BLM Alaska sponsors photo contest … times two!

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska is inviting the public to submit their favorite photos of their furry friends or recreation trends while recreating on your favorite BLM-managed public lands. 
Alaska

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 30 citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initiatives, proposals, and policy changes.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council to meet May 16 & 17, 2018 in Fairbanks

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet to discuss co-management and cooperative management agreements at its next

National Office, Alaska

BLM Alaska to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a 60-day public scoping period to assist in the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program. 
Alaska

BLM AFS and U.S. Army Alaska to Conduct Prescribed Burn Near Delta Junction

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the U.S.

Alaska

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Campbell Tract Educational Activities Environmental Assessment

The Bureau of Land Management Anchorage Field Office is seeking public input as it prepares an Environmental Assessment of educational activities on the BLM Campbell Tract in Anchorage. 
Alaska

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Squirrel River Area Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Anchorage Field Office is holding public meetings and seeking public comments in preparing a Recreation Area Management Plan ...
Alaska

BLM requests comments for proposed Greater Mooses Tooth 2 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—As part of the Administration’s approach to achieving American energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing a draft environmental impact sta

Alaska

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Haines area planning effort

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office is holding three open houses to seek public input and consider new information affecting management

Alaska

BLM Artist in Residence to Give March 24 Presentation in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Bureau of Land Management Artist in Residence Christof Teuscher will share his White Mountains experiences and art at a public presentati

Alaska

BLM Campbell Tract Hosts Iditarod Ceremonial Start Activities

The Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will once again finish at the Campbell Tract Facility on Saturday, March 3.
Alaska

BLM to Host First Dalton Highway Artist in Residence

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its first Artist in Residence for the Dalton Highway next summer.
Alaska

December NPR-A oil and gas lease sale bid opening to be video livestreamed

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska will open sealed bids submitted on the tracts offered for the oil and gas lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) at 1 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 6
Alaska

BLM Seeks Three Artists in Residence for Next Summer

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host three Artists in Residence on Alaska wild and scenic rivers next summer as part of BLM’s celebration of the 50

Alaska

BLM Proposes Supplementary Rules to Protect Public Health and Safety

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing supplementary rules for use of a small parcel of public land that the agency uses as an administrative site in Fairbanks.

Alaska

BLM Alaska announces 2017 winner of annual Small Operator Award

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management recently recognized Ron Timroth and his mining company, 12 Caesars Gold, LLC, with a BLM Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Devel