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Alaska
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Interior delays opening of lands in Public Land Order No. 7899

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that Interior is delaying the opening of lands in the Kobuk-Seward Peninsula Planning Area described in Public Land Order No. 7899 until August 31, 2024.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Creek in woods

Public scoping period opens for Resource Management Plan amendment allowing e-bike use, new route designations within Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced in the 

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Campbell Tract Moose Track trail

BLM seeks public input on consideration of e-bikes within Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an environmental assessment for Campbell Tract, a 730-acre Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) i

Alaska
Paratroopers with open parachutes float through the sky and land on the grassy plain with snow-capped mountains in the background.

BLM asks for public comment on continued land withdrawal for Army’s Fort Wainwright Training Areas

A notice in the Federal Register today announced the filing of an application with the Bureau of Land Management for extension of a withdrawal of Fort Wainwright training areas for another 25 years or more and opens a 90-day public comment period.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Sled dog pulling

BLM Campbell Tract welcomes Iditarod fans for ceremonial start activities

The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ceremonial start on March 4 at the BLM Campbell Tract. 
Alaska
Person wearing backpack overlooks distant snowy crags

BLM seeks artist for weeklong residency on the remote Dalton Highway

Alaska
People fishing in a shallow river.

BLM Publishes Public Land Order for 20-year Extension of Withdrawal for Chugach National Forest’s Russian River

Alaska
Small area of industrial development structures is surrounded by open green tundra and pockets of pooled water.  Photo by Judy Patrick, courtesy of ConocoPhillips

Bureau of Land Management publishes final supplemental analysis for Willow Master Development Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska —The Bureau of Land Management Alaska State Office today released the final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the proposed Willow Master Deve

Alaska

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on draft environmental assessment for Campbell Creek Science Center Access Improvement Project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the effects of conceptual design alternatives

Alaska

BLM seeks input on proposed fee modifications for White Mountains National Recreation Area and Taylor Highway recreation sites

Alaska
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The BLM invites public comment on a new river management plan for the Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River

The Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comment to aid in resource management planning for the Birch Creek Wild and Scenic River that flows through BLM-managed public lands in central Alaska.
Alaska
Group of 5 Fortymile caribou foraging for vegetation under the snow near the Steese National Conservation Area.

BLM increases harvest limit for the Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt

Alaska
A red and yellow snowmobile riding upslope in front of a snow covered, rocky slope on a blue-sky day.

BLM approves travel management plans for the Steese National Conservation Area and the White Mountains National Recreation Area

Alaska
Man and woman at table

BLM partners with Kawerak, Inc. in groundbreaking cultural resources co-stewardship funding agreement

Alaska
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BLM Opens Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on October 27

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 at midnight on October 27, 2022.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Campbell Tract Moose Track trail

Decision: Changes coming to how Campbell Tract is managed

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Anchorage Field Office signed a decision on the Rec

Alaska
A person practices throwing a spear with an atlatl at an elk target.

International Archaeology Day celebration at Campbell Creek Science Center

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is joining with the National Park Service, Alaska Consortium of Zooarchaeologists, and other partners to celebrate International Archaeology Day. 
Alaska

BLM extends summer off-highway vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer off-highway vehicle (OH

Alaska
Colorful grassy hills in the foreground with mountains and blue skies.

BLM to burn debris along the Dalton Highway for forest health and wildfire management

In mid- to late October, the BLM will burn woody debris piles near the Dalton Highway at Mileposts 62 and 180 to reduce the risk of wildfire.
Alaska
Campbell Creek Science Center

Campbell Creek Science Center introduces new registration process for fee-based public programs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is introducing a new registration process for fee-based public progra

Alaska
A dog musher and her team pass a snowmobile tour in the White Mountains National Recreation Area, Alaska. The snowmobilers have pulled off to the side of the Colorado Creek Trail to let her pass.

BLM Seeks Applicants for Alaska Resource Advisory Council

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Today, the Bureau of Land Man

Alaska

BLM releases draft business plan for public review for Public Information Center

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management today released the Draft Business Plan for the Alaska State Office Public Information Center in Anchorage for

Alaska
River runs through forested landscape in Alaska

Biden-Harris Administration announces $1 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to boost watershed restoration in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA — The Bureau of Land Management recently awarded a $1 million grant to the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation Dis

Alaska, Fairbanks DO, Eastern Interior FO
Several piles of woody debris burn with flames reaching up between snow covered spruce trees.

BLM will burn piles near Tanacross for forest health and wildfire management

FAIRBANKS, Alaska –In early October, the Bureau of Land Management's Fairbanks District and Alaska Fire Ser

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
A group of volunteers contribute to an Eagle Scout project during the 2018 National Public Lands Day event that provided trail maintenance on the Salmon Run Trail on the Campbell Tract in Anchorage.

National Public Lands Day returns to Campbell Tract

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is excited to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a volunteer event at the Campbell Tract on Saturd