Press Releases
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BLM announces a 20-year Extension of Withdrawal to Protect Air Force’s King Salmon Environmental Remediation Project
The Secretary of the Interior issued a public land order (PLO) today that extends the withdrawal supporting the Department of the Air Force King Salmon Environmental Remediation Project for an additional 20-year period.
Bureau of Land Management Campbell Creek Science Center is now open
Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) staff reopened doors to the public for the first time in two years.
Dalton Highway visitor facilities open for summer season
Summer recreation sites along the Dalton Highway are open for the summer season, including the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center (AIVC) in Coldfoot and the Yukon River Contact Station at the Yukon River Bridge the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today. In addition, the Five Mile, Arctic Circle, and Marion Creek campgrounds are open for travelers heading north this Memorial Day weekend. The northernmost campground at Galbraith Lake is still melting out after winter but is expected to be open for camping the first week of June.
The Bureau of Land Management Invites Public Comment on a Withdrawal Extension for Chugach National Forest’s Russian River Watershed Recreation Corridor
The Bureau of Land Management is announcing today that the United States Forest Service (USFS) has requested that the Secretary of the Interior extend the withdrawal for the Russian River and Upper Russian River Lake Recreation Corridor near Cooper Landing, Alaska. The existing Public Land Order No. 7555 provides for recreational use and the protection of the Russian River watershed.
BLM Announces 20-year Extension for Withdrawal of Lands for Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson Training
The Bureau of Land Management announced today a public land order extension of the Davis Range withdrawal for an additional 20-year period.
Veteran Public Land Manager Steven Cohn Named BLM Alaska State Director
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has named public land manager Steven Cohn as the new Director of the Alaska State Office in Anchorage.
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).
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
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
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
BLM Implementing Campground Fee Changes along Dalton Highway
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 consistently growing public use and maintenance costs.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.