BLM Alaska News Release Feed

BLM-Alaska?s Gary Reimer Receives 2009 Take Pride in America National Award (7/17/2009)

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:55:30 -0600

Bureau of Land Management-Alaska's Anchorage District Manager Gary Reimer was honored as a 2009 Take Pride in America National Award recipient in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on July 17. Reimer is one of 15 National Award winners who represent projects and events in 11 states.

Reimer received the Federal Land Manager Award for his promotion of volunteerism, youth participation and partnership development. “Gary exemplifies the BLM’s commitment to the sustainability of public lands for current and future generations," said BLM Acting Director Mike Pool. "Through his engagement of private and community based groups, he has greatly increased public awareness of and participation in the issues related to the management of BLM-administered lands.”

Reimer oversees the administration of 25 million acres of BLM-administered public lands in Alaska. He engages the state's citizens in the management of these lands and resources by fostering an environment of stewardship and responsibility among public land users. In both rural and urban areas of the district, he attends public events and talks with volunteers and partners to further build relationships.

Under Reimer’s direction, the Anchorage District hosted four successful Take Pride in America events in 2008 that drew record numbers for participation. Partners included REI, the Municipality of Anchorage, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, faith-based organizations, high school service clubs, and individual volunteers.

Take Pride in America is a national partnership program aimed at increasing volunteer service on America’s public lands. Its annual awards recognize specific volunteer projects and efforts in a variety of categories, including youth organization, corporation, public/private partnership and individual, among others. The awards highlight events, projects, and programs targeted at maintaining or enhancing public lands.

Arctic Interagency Visitor Center Opening (5/18/2009)

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:00:00 -0600

FAIRBANKS, AK…The Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in Coldfoot, at milepost 175 on the Dalton Highway, will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning Sunday, May 24, the center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Monday, September 7 (Labor Day). The center will then close for the season.

BLM in Alaska Receives Economic Stimulus Funds (05/04/09)

Mon, 4 May 2009 18:30:20 -0600

Anchorage—The Alaska Bureau of Land Management will receive $37.4 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to fund 30 projects throughout the state that will benefit the public. Overall, the Department of the Interior will invest more than $3 billion through President Obama’s economic recovery plan. Of those funds, $305 million is dedicated to more than 650 BLM projects, most of which are in the western states and Alaska.

Notice Of Tundra Closure (4/30/2009)

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:45:30 -0600

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s Arctic Field Office today announced a closure of tundra travel for the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska effective at 12:01 AM, Friday, May 1, 2009.

Public Workshop for Training on Geothermal Energy on Federal Land (4/03/09)

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:15:30 -0600

The public and members of the geothermal industry are encouraged to join the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service at a regional training session to be held in Anchorage in June. The training session will focus on the environmentally sound development of geothermal energy across the Western U.S. Seven sessions are being held throughout the nation beginning in early April in Denver and ending in Salt Lake City in June. The Anchorage session will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Alaska Energy Authority Boardroom, Third Floor, 813 W. Northern Lights Boulevard.

BLM Seeks Resource Advisory Council Nominees; Application Deadline Approaches (04/03/09)

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 20:15:30 -0600

ANCHORAGE -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is calling for nominations to its statewide 15-member advisory council. The BLM is seeking qualified individuals to fill positions that will represent constituents in the following areas of interest: commercial recreation (one position), dispersed recreation (one position), elected official (one position), Alaska Natives (one position), public-at-large (one position).

NPR-A Subsistence Advisory Panel Meeting (3/19/2009)

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:25:20 -0600

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) Subsistence Advisory Panel will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Kisik Cultural Center in Nuiqsut, Alaska.

BLM-Alaska Seeks Public Comment on Proposed NTL (Oil and Gas) 3/13/09)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:20:10 -0600

ANCHORAGE --- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks public comment on a proposed Notice to Lessees/Operators (NTL) of federal oil and gas leases within the jurisdiction of the Alaska State Office of the minimum standards and requirements for sales and allocation Electronic Flow Computers (EFCs) used on differential-type flow meters for gas measurement. Comments can be submitted through April 15, 2009.

Dunton Appointed BLM Gas Pipeline Project Manager (3/13/09)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:10:20 -0600

The Bureau of Land Management in Alaska announces the appointment of Ron Dunton as its Gas Pipeline Project Manager. Dunton, a former BLM land and resources manager from New Mexico, will oversee the development and processing of gas pipeline applications submitted to BLM for activities on federal land. The BLM will be involved in developing environmental analyses and granting rights-of-way for proposed gas pipelines on federal lands.

BLM Atigaru Legacy Well Undergoing Remediation (3/13/09)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0600

The Bureau of Land Management has launched efforts to plug and remediate the Atigaru well, the third BLM legacy well on the North Slope threatened by erosion.