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Following January Announcement, Bureau of Land Management Issues Record of Decision for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
The Department of Interior today signed a new Record of Decision (ROD) to guide management of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A).
20-year Extension Proposed for Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site Withdrawal
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to extend the withdrawal and reservation of land at the Sitka Magnetic Observatory in Sitka, Alaska, for an additional 20-year term for magnetic and seismological observation by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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BLM seeks summer ‘Artist-in-Residence’ for Dalton Highway

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications through April 15 for an artist who will spend 5 to 7 days between June and September draw

The front of the Campbell Creek Science Center building.
Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on proposed new parking lot design for Campbell Creek Science Center

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public ideas and input for a proposed new parking lot on the Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) campu

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Bureau of Land Management Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Vets Land Selection

ANCHORAGE – Today, the Bureau of Land Management released a draft environmental assessment and draft

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BLM Implementing Campground Fee Changes along Dalton Highway

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management intends to implement new overnight camping fees at three campgrounds along the Dalton Highway beginning this summer to keep pace with consiste

Campbell Tract Moose Track trail
BLM Announces Public Meetings for Draft Recreation Area Management Plan, Environmental Assessment for Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area

ANCHORAGE – In keeping with the Department of the Interior's goal to promote public lands stewardship, the BLM will release a draft recreation area management plan and associated environmental asse

Mushers and dog teams coming down the trail at Campbell Tract
BLM Campbell Tract Welcomes Iditarod Fans for Ceremonial Start Activities 2022

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start March 5 at the BLM Campbell Tract.

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Public Land Order Issued to Preserve Bureau of Land Management’s Campbell Tract Administrative Site
A Public Land Order was issued and published which extends the withdrawal for the Campbell Tract administrative site for an additional 20-year period.
Map of Willow Master Development Plan EIS planning area
Bureau of Land Management seeks public input for supplemental analysis of Willow project 

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management will publish an opportunity for public inp

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BLM Announces Decision on East Alaska Resource Management Plan Amendment

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a decision today on an envi

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BLM seeks input on proposed Campbell Creek Science Center fees
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on its proposal to impose new fees and adjust existing fees associated with use of Campbell Creek Science Center (Center) amenities and services by February 9, 2022. The Center has not increased its fees since 2008.
BLM provides update in review of 2020 Integrated Activity Plan for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will confirm in a status report to be filed today with the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska that it has selected Alternative A (the “No Action” alternative) from the 2020 Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement (IAP/EIS) as its “preferred alternative” for further consideration.
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Bureau of Land Management Alaska Resource Advisory Council to Hold Virtual Meetings
The Bureau of Land Management will hold virtual Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meetings on February 8 and May 17, 2022. The public is welcome to attend.
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BLM Releases Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Scoping Report
The Bureau of Land Management today released a scoping report that documents the results of the 60-day public scoping period for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program.  
Interior Department Finalizes First Federal Land Allotments to Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has finalized the first federal land allotments as part of the Alaska Native Vietnam-era Ve

BLM Announces Winter Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt Dates and Harvest Limit
Caribou hunting on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C, and 20F East of the Dalton Highway and South of the Yukon River opens October 27, 2021 to provide opportunities for federal subsistence users.
BLM announces proposed East Alaska Resource Management Plan amendment

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing the availability of an

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The BLM announces public meetings on Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management today announced six virtual public meetings t

The BLM Issues Supplementary Rules to Protect Public Health and Safety

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management today issued supplementary rules for use of

The BLM seeks comments on Scope of Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management today announced a 60-day public scoping period to assist in the preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement for t

Photo of Alaska Native veterans at a program presentation
BLM takes next steps to prioritize public land order selection for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Vets
Comments sought for analysis on 28M acres under review
Person on an OHV in the mountains reads an information kiosk.
Comments sought on draft White Mountains and Steese travel management plans

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding virtual public meetings Aug. 4 and 5 and seeks public comment by Aug.

BLM to Open Fall Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt Aug. 1

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, will open caribou hunting on federal public lands

Bureau of Land Management Announces U.S. Air Force Application for 20-year Extension of Land Withdrawal in South-Central Alaska
The Bureau of Land Management today published a notice that the United States Air Force has applied for a 20-year extension of a public land order that would provide the military services with continued exclusive use of lands for tactical training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.