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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.  
Alaska

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

Alaska

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.
Alaska, Glennallen FO

BLM announces proposed East Alaska Resource Management Plan amendment

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

Alaska
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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

Fairbanks DO

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

Alaska

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

Alaska
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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
Alaska
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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.

Alaska

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

Alaska

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.
Alaska, Anchorage DO

State and Federal Teamwork Quickly Restores Access to Sourdough Creek Campground and Boat Ramp After Spring Road Washout

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – A team of federal and state agencies helped the Bureau of Land Man

Alaska
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Notice of Application for Withdrawal at Mendenhall Glacier and Opportunity for Public Meetings

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a notice today that the U.S.

Alaska

BLM seeks comment on Resource Management Plan amendment

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an Environmental

Alaska

BLM Looking for Dalton Highway Artist-In Residence for This Summer

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications through June 4 for an Artist-in-Residence who will spend one week this summer on pub

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

BLM seeks volunteers for National Trails Day work project on the Pinnell Mountain Trail

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® and the 50th anniversary of the Pinn

Alaska, Anchorage FO

Public meetings announced and input sought for proposed Campbell Tract Recreation Area Management Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The BLM is seeking public ideas and input through June 11 to create a recreation plan for managing the Campbell Tract in Anchorage to better serve its mor

National Office, Alaska

Interior Department Initiates Next Steps for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans Land Allotment Program Selections

The Departm

Alaska

BLM Temporarily Closes Sourdough Campground Amid Bridge Safety Concerns

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management’s Glennallen Field Office is temporarily closing the&

Alaska

BLM Alaska Seeks Comment on Alphabet Hills Prescribed Burn

GLENNALLEN, Alaska –

Alaska

Statement regarding next steps on Alaska Public Lands Orders review

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced next steps today in its review of several Public Lands Orders signed at the end of the previous Administration.

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management Alaska Resource Advisory Council to Hold Virtual Meeting

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a virtual Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC)

Fairbanks DO

Comment Period Extended for Central Yukon Draft Plan and Analysis

Fairbanks, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) extended the deadline today for public comments on the proposed Central Yukon 

Alaska, Alaska Fire Service
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BLM AFS seeking to add village-based Type 2 wildland firefighting contract crews in Western Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Contract proposals for Western Alaska Village-based Type 2 wildland firefighting hand crews will be sought for the 2021 fire season by about March 26, 2021, acc

Alaska
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BLM Seeks Input by March 22 on Proposed Dalton Highway Recreation Fees to Improve Facilities, Access and Services on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment by March 22, 2021 on its proposal to implement new overnight camping fees at four campgrounds along the Dalton Highway for the first time in 10 years.