Press Releases
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Interior Secretary takes steps to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential
Under the Secretary’s leadership, the BLM will pursue steps to expand opportunities for exploration and development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska and the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
BLM seeks public input on draft Alaska Long National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study
The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day comment period on a draft study evaluating the feasibility of designating the proposed Alaska Long Trail as a national scenic trail today.
BLM issues permit for expanded tour operations in the White Mountains National Recreation Area
The permit includes features developed from public input to reduce potential impacts.
Free mapping program to help Americans navigate BLM public lands
There’s a new tool for recreationists planning visits to public lands. The Free National Mobile Map Package Program allows anyone to access maps so they have the information they need to get outside, even when they are offline
Interior Department takes steps to protect subsistence in the Western Arctic
BLM released a report summarizing public input on how best to ensure protection of surface resources in the NPR-A.
BLM seeks public input on draft business plan for Glennallen Field Office recreation site
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is sharing a draft business plan for recreation fees for scenic outdoor areas within the 4.8 million acres of the BLM Glennallen Field Office.
Coastal Plain oil and gas lease sale bid opening rescheduled to January 10
BLM announced the bid opening for the second congressionally-mandated oil and gas lease sale for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will be held on Jan. 10, 2025.
BLM signs agreement with Nuiqsut Trilateral, Inc. to protect subsistence and Teshekpuk Lake Caribou
New 1-million-acre Teshekpuk Lake Conservation Right of Way acts on community-led proposal to offset Willow Project.
Congressionally mandated lease sale announced for Alaska’s Coastal Plain
Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).
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
BLM finalizes new Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan
Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signed a decision that finalized the new Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP).
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.
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)
BLM opens new Fox Run Trail in Anchorage’s Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a new multi-use trail this month on the Campbell Tract Special Recreation Management Area in Anchorage, Alaska.
BLM announces start of winter motor vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area
Due to snow conditions, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin winter season motor vehicle limitations earlier than previously announced. These limitations will be in effect October 25-April 30.
BLM opens Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on October 27
The BLM will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20F on October 27, 2024. The caribou hunt is limited to federally qualified rural residents.
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.
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.
BLM extends summer motor vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area
Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer motor vehicle limitations will remain in effect until Nov. 1.
BLM Thompson Pass and Valdez heliski special recreation permit window now open
Interested applicants in the area must submit their complete SRP application package by December 31, 2024, to be considered for the next 10-year permit period of 2026 through 2035.
BLM Seeks Applicants for Alaska Resource Advisory Council
Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a 30-day call for public applicants to the Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC).
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.
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.
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.
BLM welcomes new and reappointed members to Alaska Resource Advisory Council
The BLM is pleased to announce the addition of four new and two reappointed members to the Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC).