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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

Notice of Tundra Closure for National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management’s Arctic District Office today announced the closure of winter overland tundra travel for the

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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 Seeks Input on Proposed Long-term Lease of Public Land at Safety Sound

 

BLM Seeks Comments on Supplement to Willow Master Development Plan Draft Analysis

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management will publish a

BLM Alaska seeks public comment on Red Devil Mine proposed cleanup plan


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.

BLM Alaska seeks comments on Environmental Assessment of special use permit for Unalakleet River subsistence cabin

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment of a Special Use Permit for an existing subsistence cabin located

BLM Signs Decision for management of public lands near Haines, Alaska

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Haines Amendment to the Ring of Fire Resource Management Plan.

BLM AFS, USARAK To Burn Debris Piles Along Fuel Break on Military Lands Near Delta Junction

FAIRBANKS – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the

BLM Alaska seeks comments on proposed sale of beetle-killed spruce trees near Richardson Highway

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The BLM today opened a 15-day public scoping period seeking input on the proposed sale of beetle-killed white spruce trees on 500 acres of BLM-managed lands be

BLM Alaska seeks comments on proposal to offer guided hiking near Ketchikan

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a request for a Special Recreation Permit from Mindfulness Rainforest Adventures to conduct g

Comment Period Extended for Analysis of National Petroleum Reserve Plan

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period for the