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Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO
A map of the Castner Glacier Area

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

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
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

Alaska
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

 

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO, Glennallen FO
Alaska Map

BLM seeks input on draft Public Land Order environmental impact statement

Alaska
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

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Graphic of e-bike

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.
National Office, Alaska, Arctic DO
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

Alaska, Arctic DO
Aerial photo of the tundra and rivers of the Northeast National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.

BLM Alaska Invites Public Comment on NPR-A Seismic Survey

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Office today posted a draft environmental assessmen

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

BLM to hold public meetings for supplemental analysis of Ambler Road Proposal

Alaska
A mountain rises behind a field of green cotton grass beneath a blue sky.

BLM Seeks Applicants to the Alaska Resource Advisory Council

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public applicants for membership on the Alaska

Alaska
A group of people gather around a fish counting tower to learn about it.

Bureau of Land Management’s Alaska Resource Advisory Council to hold meeting

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management will hold an Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meet

Alaska
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
Graphic of e-bike

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