ANCHORAGE — Today, the Department of the Interior (Department) announced decisions for the Alaska Liquified Natural Gas (Alaska LNG) Pipeline Project, approving the issuance of rig
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Comments sought by Aug. 10 for Alaska Native Veterans Land Program Proposed Rules
The BLM is seeking public comments for the next 30 days on the rules proposed to govern the Dingell Act’s Alaska Native Veterans Program of 2019 ...
BLM Alaska announces new additions to Resource Advisory Council
ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska welcomes the addition of seven new Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Members.
Five Mile Campground to Reopen July 3
FAIRBANKS, AK — On July 3, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will partially reopen the Five Mile Campground located five miles north of the Yukon River bridge on the Dalton Highway.
Visitor Center in Coldfoot to Open July 1
FAIRBANKS, AK — The Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in Coldfoot will open for the season on Wednesday, July 1.
BLM modifies procedures for issuing Unit 13 Federal Subsistence Hunting Permits
GLENNALLEN, Alaska – In compliance with CDC social distancing guidelines to keep community members and employees safe, the Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office&nb
BLM Temporarily Closes File Mile Campground Due to Fire Activity near Dalton Highway
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Yukon Field Office has temporarily closed public access to the Five Mile Campground located five miles north of the Yukon River bridge on the Dalton Highway.
BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Federal Lands near Steese Highway NOAA Facility
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Thursday issued a Fire Prevention Order prohibiting campfires, explosives and fireworks on federal lands in a fire-prone area of blac
BLM Alaska recreation sites open for summer season
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by the Alaska Governor, Mike Dunleavy, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that all summer recreation sites will be open ...
BLM seeks comments on Environmental Assessment for proposed guided hiking tours on Carlanna Lake Trail
GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments through May 21 on an Environmental Assessment of Mindfulness Rainforest Adventures’ request for a
First Virtual Public Meetings Held for Alaska Proposed Oil and Gas Development
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In order to minimize the risk of transmission during the current COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to inform local communities of potential actions that may affect them,
Burn Operations Planned on Military Training Lands in Fairbanks North Star Borough to Reduce Wildfire Threat
(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – Starting as early as Saturday, May 2, the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with U.S.
Comments Sought on Preliminary Assessment of Program to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires in East-Central Alaska
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) is seeking public comments through May 15 on its programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) for reducing the risk of wildfires on public lands it manages in east-central Alaska.
Burning Operations Planned for Military Training Lands in Interior Alaska to Reduce Wildfire Threat
The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) and U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) will soon implement multiple prescribed fires on military training lands in Interior Alaska.
BLM AFS awards three contracts for Alaska village-based Type 2 wildland firefighting crews
The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) awarded three contracts for Type 2 wildland firefighting hand crews
Unit 13 Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt report deadline extended to April 30
The Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office has extended the deadline for Unit 13 federal subsistence caribou hunters to file their hunt report to April 30.
BLM Alaska seeks input on amendment of Copper Valley Telecom Right of Way
GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 15-day public scoping period seeking input on a proposed amendment of Copper Valley Telecom’s right of way between M
BLM AFS Smokejumper Training Jumps Start Next Week
FAIRBANKS – Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) Smokejumpers will take to the sky starting April 8 in preparation for the upcoming fire season.
Final analysis available tomorrow for Alaska’s Ambler ‘Road to Resources’ Project
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will publish a notice of availability for the Ambler Mining District Industrial Access Road Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Federal Register
BLM Alaska seeks comments on Environmental Assessment of Outdoor Electrical Pedestal at Campbell Creek Science Center
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for installation of an outdoor electrical pedestal on the grounds of the
BLM Campbell Tract Welcomes Iditarod Fans for Ceremonial Start Activities 2020
ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start March 7 at the BLM Campbell Tract.