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Image of stream in narrow valley

BLM seeks input on its plan for aquatic and riparian restoration projects in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input to help develop a programma

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
A person practices throwing a spear with an atlatl at an elk target.

BLM celebrates International Archaeology Day at Campbell Creek Science Center

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is joining with the National Park Service, Alaska Consortium of

Alaska
a group of 5 caribou walk in a line across the treeless hillside after an early snowfall.

BLM Opens Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on October 27

Alaska
A river meanders through the golden-colored boreal forest on a clear autumn day. The mountains are visible in the distance.

Bureau of Land Management Releases Supplemental Environmental Review for Ambler Road Proposal

Alaska
A camp with small inflatable boats is set up on the gravel bar along the forest lined river.

BLM seeks input on draft management plan for Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River

The BLM is seeking public review and input on a draft comprehensive river management plan and environmental analysis for the Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River. Comments are due by November 8, 2023. 
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
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BLM seeks input on preliminary environmental assessment for resource management plan amendment, E-bike use within Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - In keeping with the Department of the Interior's goal to promote public land stewardship, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wi

Alaska
Campsite at BLM's Marion Creek Campground. A person sits at a picnic table surrounded by with three tents. The site is surrounded by boreal forest made up of skinny spruce trees and deciduous trees such as birch, willow and poplar.

BLM closes Marion Creek Campground early due to bear activity

Due to ongoing bear activity in and around Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Marion Creek Campground at Milepost 180 Dalton Highway, the BLM Central Yukon Field Office is closing the campground for public safety.
Alaska
Two hikers enjoy early fall colors on the Summit Trail near the Wickersham Dome Trailhead, White Mountains National Recreation Area, Alaska.

White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity

Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office rescinded the fire closure order ...
Alaska
A bison stands in a valley with the sun peaking over a mountain range in the background.

Interior Department opens additional 812,000 acres to selection by Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced a

Alaska
A picture of the large smoke column from the Lost Horse Creek Fire #296 behind a silhouetted forest.

Western portion of White Mountains National Recreation Area closed due to nearby wildfire

Alaska
Two caribou graze on the tundra slopes in the Steese National Conservation Area.

BLM Opens Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on August 1

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20F on August 1, 2023​.
Alaska
Person wearing backpack overlooks distant snowy crags

BLM temporarily closes Dalton Highway’s RV dump station for repairs

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — To protect public and environmental health, the BLM has temporarily closed the RV dump

Alaska

BLM to restore water quality, fish habitat along Upper Yukon River

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District and Trout Unlimited, are restoring mining-impacted

Alaska
White house in grass field with trees

BLM announces 20-year extension of withdrawal for USGS Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site

ANCHORAGE, Alaska– The Bureau of Land Management today announced a public land order extension in the

Alaska
A picture of the large smoke column from the Lost Horse Creek Fire #296 behind a silhouetted forest.

BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fairbanks District issued a

Alaska

Blasting operations will cause short delays of Dalton Highway traffic

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — During June, Dalton Highway traffic will be stalled for blasting operations in the

Alaska
A glacier behind glacial lake between tree-filled mountains

BLM publishes Public Land Order for a 20-year withdrawal for Tongass National Forest’s Mendenhall Glacier

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO
Sourdough Campground sign

BLM Sourdough Creek Campground bridge replacement partially funded by the Great American Outdoors Act

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Federal Highway Administration – Western Federal Lands Highway Division awarded a $3.2 millio

Alaska

President’s Investing in America agenda to invest $5 million in restoration work in Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska – As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $5 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the

Alaska

White Mountains National Recreation Area not quite ready for summer

FAIRBANKS, Alaska —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will begin the summer season travel limitations for the

Alaska
The BLM Official Logo displaying an inverted triangle with a pine tree, snow capped mountain, a river an hills.

Bureau of Land Management cancels Alaska Resource Advisory Council meeting

The Bureau of Land Management is cancelling a previously announced Alaska Resource Advisory Council meeting.
Alaska
A bearded firefighter uses a red drip torch to light yellow, dead grass on fire.

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 11th Airborne Division (11th ABD) will soon implement multiple prescribed fires on military training lands ...
Alaska
Bureau of Land Management emblem

BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area

Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas.
Alaska
A streamlined white and grey bird with a black head and long tail feathers nests amid sedges and standing water

Bureau of Land Management Alaska Resource Advisory Council to hold meeting

The Bureau of Land Management will hold an Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meeting on May 24, 2023, in Anchorage.
Alaska

BLM seeks input on proposed fee changes for Dalton Highway campgrounds and the addition of new public use cabins.