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BLM Alaska

Under the Midnight Sun of summer and the northern lights of winter, BLM Alaska is a land full of promise – 70 million acres of mountains, wetlands, and tundra for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Spotlight News & Announcements

This is a curated collection of featured news items and stories, designed to provide an in-depth look into the daily work at the BLM.

Aerial photo of lakes and rivers on the tundra landscape in the Northeast National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Interior moves to expand oil and gas development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve
Press Release
Four oil derricks pumping oil in at DASLM in North Dakota
Interior slashes outdated energy regulations to boost economic growth on public lands
Press Release
Aerial photo of the tundra and rivers of the Northeast National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Interior moves to rescind 2024 rule on Alaska’s petroleum reserve
Press Release
A BLM pickup truck is parked in front of an oil jack in California
Interior streamlines oil and gas leasing to advance energy independence and economic growth
Press Release
A floater braves the Gulkana rapids
Tearing through a good time
Blog Entry
Quillie Nelson with guitar
Quillie Nelson: A resident rodent of Campbell Tract
Blog Entry

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Hiker sitting on rock overlooking the mountains of the Steese National Conservation area in Alaska
Steese National Conservation Area
Fortymile Wild and Scenic River
Fortymile National Wild & Scenic River
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
Campbell Creek Science Center buidling
Campbell Creek Science Center

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Alaska Land Conveyances
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Fire Management
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Alaska Native Veteran Program of 2019
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Resource Planning & Analysis
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Recreation Activities
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Oil & Gas
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