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Secretary of the Interior opens additional 11 million acres for Alaska Native Veterans
The Secretary of the Interior has signed a Public Land Order opening an additional 11.1 million acres of BLM-managed public lands in Alaska for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veteran Land Allotment Program
The jagged ridge of Sukakpak Mountain is reflected in the still water of a lake.
BLM issues new Central Yukon Resource Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued the Record of Decision for the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan (RMP), updating management for nearly 13.3 million acres of public lands in central and northern Alaska.
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Final environmental analysis of Coastal Plain leasing program released for sale mandated by Congress in 2017 Tax Act
Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released the final Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)
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BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
A bend in the Yukon River is surrounded by forested hills with mountains in the distance.
Interior Department Signs Three Landmark Co-Stewardship Agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations
The Department of the Interior today celebrated the signing of three landmark agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations to advance co-stewardship on public lands and waters.
A scientist conducts an AIM survey in interior Alaska.
BLM invests $1.4 million through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to support broad-scale ecosystem monitoring in Alaska
The BLM uses its Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring framework to gather data and report on the condition and trend of natural resources across BLM-managed lands.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $3.25 Million for Salmon Habitat Restoration
The BLM today announced that $3.25 million in BIL funding is being awarded to support the DOI’s Gravel to Gravel Keystone Initiative in the Yukon, Kuskokwim, and Norton Sound regions in Alaska.
Blueberries in Alaska
Biden-Harris Administration affirms protection of 28 million acres of public lands in Alaska
Following an extensive public process, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today finalized the decision to retain protections for 28 million acres of public lands across Alaska.
A Teshekpuk caribou pauses while grazing in the National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska.
BLM welcomes input on Special Areas in Alaska’s Western Arctic
Today the BLM announced that it is seeking public comment on whether to update protected areas in the Western arctic.
A river meanders through the golden-colored boreal forest on a clear autumn day. The mountains are visible in the distance.
Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Protect Tribal Subsistence, Vital Ecosystems in Alaska
The Department of the Interior today advanced two actions that maintain protections on Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-managed public lands in Alaska.
A bend in the Yukon River is surrounded by forested hills with mountains in the distance.
BLM releases proposed Central Yukon Resource Management Plan
Aerial photo of the tundra and rivers of the Northeast National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Biden-Harris Administration takes critical action to protect Alaska Native subsistence, lands and wildlife
The Department of the Interior today took two actions to help ensure millions of acres in Alaska are appropriately managed to protect the subsistence economy important to Alaska Native people ...
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Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
BLM Staff conducting compliance check on oil and gas development in Colorado
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana

A herd of pronghorn walk across grassland with mountains rising in the distance.
BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

Image of a skier coming down a snowy steep mountain slope.
BLM seeks input on heliskiing on lands near Valdez and Thompson Pass

Glennallen, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input through a scoping period t

Sled dog pulling
BLM Campbell Tract Welcomes Iditarod Fans for Ceremonial Start Activities

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start March 2 at the BLM Campbell Tract.

A picture of the red devil mercury mine.
BLM announces decision on Red Devil Mine Remediation Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska- Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a signed Record of Decision for its remediation plan to address remaini

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BLM seeks input for new Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan

GLENNALLEN, Alaska– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input to develop a recreation plan

Creek in woods
BLM seeks input on environmental assessment for Integrated Pest Management at Anchorage's Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks public input on a preliminary environmental a

Coldfoot cedar cabin during the winter. Snow is piled on the roof and around the cabin. A narrow trail leads to the front door.
BLM announces new winter public use cabin rental in Coldfoot, Alaska

 

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BLM seeks input on draft Public Land Order environmental impact statement
A river meanders through the golden-colored boreal forest on a clear autumn day. The mountains are visible in the distance.
BLM announces additional public meetings for supplemental analysis of Ambler Road Proposal
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BLM announces protest period on proposed Ring of Fire Resource Management Plan amendment for Campbell Tract
The BLM developed this proposed amendment and environmental assessment with public input through a listening session, a 30-day public scoping period, and public comment period on the preliminary environmental assessment.
A small white fox blends in with the windswept white snow of the tundra in winter
BLM further extends comment period for proposed NPR-A rule