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National Office, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
A herd of pronghorn walk across grassland with mountains rising in the distance.

BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

Alaska
A stream scientist surveys Wade Creek.

BLM seeks input on programmatic analysis for aquatic restoration projects in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting public comments on a draft programmatic environmental

Alaska
Autumn trees in the Anchorage Bowl.

BLM hosting public listening sessions for Alaska Long Trail National Scenic Trail feasibility study

The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to attend upcoming listening sessions to inform a congressionally-directed

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO
Image of a skier coming down a snowy steep mountain slope.

BLM seeks input on heliskiing on lands near Valdez and Thompson Pass

Glennallen, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input through a scoping period t

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Sled dog pulling

BLM Campbell Tract Welcomes Iditarod Fans for Ceremonial Start Activities

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start March 2 at the BLM Campbell Tract.

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
A picture of the red devil mercury mine.

BLM announces decision on Red Devil Mine Remediation Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska- Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a signed Record of Decision for its remediation plan to address remaini

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 ...