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Join @BLMAlaska for a Twitter Chat on Friday, February 10th, from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. AKST. Musher Dan Seavey and BLM Iditarod National Historic Trail coordinator Kevin Keeler will be answering questions and talking about the Trail. more>>

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils more>>

BLM-Alaska is inviting nominations for the 2012 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards. Filing deadline has been extended to March 30th. more>>

BLM-Alaska to host "What's Happening at Red Devil Mine? A Talking Circle for Interested Kuskokwim Communities" Feb. 9, 2012 more>>

BLM NPR-A Oil & Gas
Lease Sale Dec. 7, 2011 Results
News Release Map
Bid Recap Shape files
All 2011 Lease Sale Documents

BLM-Alaska seeks comments on multi-agency Alaska Federal Lands Long-Range Transportation Plan. 90-day Comment period ends March 11, 2012. more>>

National Wild Horse and Burro Program

Find more information on this year's BLM-Alaska news in the Newsroom.

In Alaska, the Bureau of Land Management administers
approximately 75 million surface acres of federal public land. BLM-Alaska is divided into two district offices, Fairbanks and Anchorage. Click an area on the map for more information.

Socioeconomic Impacts of BLM in Alaska

Socioeconomic Report cover The BLM has the privilege of protecting and maintaining some of the Nation's most unique treasures in Alaska. We manage 75 million acres in Alaska, together with some 220 million acres of federal subsurface minerals. These lands provide for a variety of multiple uses throughout Alaska, all of which contribute to the well-being of local communities through economic activities, social contributions, and land stewardship programs.

Take a look at these socio-economic contributions; we think you'll be pleasantly surprised. In fiscal year 2010, BLM-Alaska contributions include an estimated:

1,085 American jobs
$28.7 million from recreational use
612,570 visitors
$123.2 million from oil and gas
$1.4 million from timber
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Spatial Data Management System

You can find BLM-Alaska land record documents, permits, mining claims, GIS data, master title plats, survey plats, maps and more by the visiting the SDMS website

National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS)

Iditarod National Historic Trail

Over 1,500 miles of the historic winter trail system are open today for public use. more>

Delta Wild and Scenic River

There are several fun recreation opportunies on the Delta Wild and Scenic River.
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White Mountains NRA
White Mountains National Recreation Area Cabin Offering stunning scenery and opportunities for year-round recreation.
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Public Information Center

Getting help at the Public Room When you visit the BLM-Alaska State Office Public Information Center (PIC), you'll find a knowledgeable and friendly staff who can help you find what you need or point you in the right direction.

Frontiers

Frontiers Issue 115 Frontiers, the News for BLM-Alaska, delivers exciting and insightful articles on the latest environmental actions, news, policies, and recreational areas.

Fall Issue 115 is now online!
PDF Print version, Online (accessible) version

Address: Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Ave., #13 Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504

Ways to Contact Us:
Public Room: 907-271-5960 Email: BLM_AK_AKSO_Public_Room@blm.gov Office of Communications: 907-271-5555 TTY/Federal Relay System: 1-800-877-8339
Anchorage Federal Office Building Closure Information: 907-566-0023