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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

Alaska
Map of Alaska showing where proposed project area is within the state.

BLM seeks public input on supplemental review of Ambler Road proposal

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – On Tuesday, Sept.

Alaska
A valley full of green tundra stretches across the expanse between mountain ridges. The sky is blue and dots of clouds cast shadows on the valley.

Bureau of Land Management begins analysis of Public Land Orders and opens 60-day public comment period

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it will prepare an environmental impact statement to consider the effects of opening lands currently subject to withdrawals establi

National Office, Alaska
River runs through forested landscape in Alaska

Interior Department Announces Next Steps for Selection by Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans on Millions of Acres of Federal Lands

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced that it has completed the final step to begin processing applications received from eligible Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans on approx

Alaska

The Arctic Circle Campground reopens after temporary fire closure

FAIRBANKS, Alaska –Last week, the Bureau of Land Management Central Yukon Field Office reopened the Arctic Circle Campground as reduced fire activity along the Dalton Highway allow

Alaska
The front of the Campbell Creek Science Center building.

Campbell Creek Science Center looks forward to school field trips

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) will begin taking field trip reservations for the upcoming school year starting on August 2, 2022.
Alaska
Sourdough Campground sign

BLM seeks input on proposed Glennallen Field Office campground fee modifications

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment until Aug. 29 on its proposal to adjust use and reservation fees at several Glennallen Field Office (GFO) campgrounds.
Alaska
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White Mountains National Recreation Area fire closure rescinded today

Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Minto Lakes Fire (#349), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office rescinded the fire closure order
Alaska
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Temporary prohibition on open fires rescinded by BLM Fairbanks District Office and Glennallen Field Office

Fairbanks District and Glennallen Field Office rescinded the fire prevention orders temporarily prohibited open fires on the BLM-managed public lands in eastern and central Alaska.