Regulates Alaska's air and water quality, contaminated site cleanup, food safety, and oil spill prevention and response. Issues permits for discharges and air emissions statewide.
Department of Environmental Conservation, Juneau, AK 99801, USA
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State reviews Vitus Marine plan to move 365,000 barrels across Alaska waters
The state is reviewing Vitus Marine's oil spill response plan for transporting up to 365,000 barrels of fuel across Cook Inlet, Bristol Bay, and Western Alaska waters, with public comments due June 12.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAlaska7 viewsAI
Air Force seeks permit to spray herbicides in Eielson cooling pond
Eielson Air Force Base is seeking a state permit to apply three herbicides in its cooling pond to prevent aquatic vegetation from clogging power plant intake systems, with public comments due June 13, 2026.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readEielson Airforce Base3 viewsAI
Kotzebue Corp. Seeks Permit for 9-Acre Wetland Gravel Mine at Nimiuk Point
Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation is seeking state approval to extract 104,000 cubic yards of gravel from 8.8 acres of wetlands at Nimiuk Point to supply Kotzebue construction projects through 2030.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readNimiuk Point, Hotham Inlet, Northwest Arctic Borough3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Pikka oil project expansion near Colville River
The state is accepting public comments through June 5 on a proposed 3.44-acre expansion of the Pikka oil development project on the North Slope that would impact wetlands near the Colville River.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readNorth Slope Borough, Alaska10 viewsAI
State finalizing Hilcorp Endicott permit with chlorine mixing zones
Alaska DEC is finalizing a wastewater discharge permit for Hilcorp's Endicott Operations that authorizes mixing zones for chlorine and other pollutants in Beaufort Sea waters, with no public comment period during the final review stage.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readDuck Island, Beaufort Sea, Alaska7 viewsAI
Anchorage to replace 200 feet of asbestos sewer pipe in Spenard
Anchorage will replace 200 feet of asbestos concrete sewer pipe on West 30th Avenue using state revolving fund financing.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readAlgot Strom Subdivision, Anchorage, Alaska3 viewsAI
Dillingham water main extension to airport area clears environmental review
Alaska environmental regulators approved a $1.4 million water main extension in Dillingham to provide safe drinking water to homes and businesses affected by PFAS contamination from historical airport firefighting operations.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readDillingham3 viewsAI
Fort Knox Mine waste permit up for renewal after 26 years
Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting public comments through June 7 on the first comprehensive waste management permit update for Fort Knox Mine since 2000.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readFort Knox Mine, Fairbanks, Alaska4 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Sterling sewage disposal permit
The state is accepting public comments through June 15 on a permit application for a sewage solids disposal facility in Sterling that would handle dewatered septage from a treatment plant on the same property.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSterling, Alaska4 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on air permit renewal for Trans-Alaska Pipeline pump station
The state is accepting public comments through June 5, 2026, on a draft air quality permit renewal for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company's Pump Station 3 on the North Slope.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readPump Station 33 viewsAI
Wales to move fuel tanks, power plant inland as erosion threatens coast
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is seeking public comment on a plan to relocate fuel storage and power generation infrastructure in Wales to higher ground to protect against coastal erosion and storm damage.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readWales2 viewsAI
State seeks bids to insulate Gambell water storage tank
The state is accepting bids through May 20 for a contractor to insulate a water storage tank in Gambell.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readGambell, Alaska2 viewsAI
New Water Quality Rules for Copper Now in Effect Statewide
Alaska has adopted new water quality regulations that provide an alternative method for calculating acceptable copper discharge limits in state waterways.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska13 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Galena gravel extraction permit
The state is accepting public comment through May 29 on a permit application for annual gravel extraction from the Yukon River near Galena.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readGalena2 viewsAI
Smoke from Boundary Fire Settles Over Tanana, Residents Report Health Impacts
Heavy smoke from the Boundary Fire settled over Tanana on May 4, prompting health complaints from residents and disrupting subsistence activities in the village of 300.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readTanana1 viewAI
Alaska mines release toxic metals into rivers, state data shows
Alaska mines lead the nation in toxic releases, with both active operations and abandoned sites contaminating rivers and affecting communities that depend on clean water for subsistence.
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
State seeks comment on expanded soil treatment facility amid Alaska's contaminated soil crisis
The state is seeking public comment on a plan to expand a soil treatment facility in Anchorage that uses thermal desorption to clean contaminated dirt.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min read2301 Spar Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska6 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Dutch Harbor fuel storage spill plan
The state is reviewing a renewed oil spill prevention plan for Petro Star's Dutch Harbor fuel storage facilities and accepting public comments through May 27.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readDutch Harbor, Aleutian Island, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on pesticide plan for invasive elodea in Fairbanks sloughs
The state is accepting public comments through May 28 on a permit application to treat invasive elodea with pesticides in three sloughs near Fairbanks.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readChena Slough, Piledriver Slough, and Manley Hot Springs Slough near Fairbanks, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on air quality report by June 1
The state is accepting public comments through June 1 on a federally required report documenting Alaska's progress on reducing air pollution that affects visibility.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on air permit for Cook Inlet gas operation
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on an air quality permit for Furie Operating Alaska's natural gas operation in upper Cook Inlet that would increase annual emissions.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readUpper Cook Inlet4 viewsAI
State seeks comments on Kodiak seafood processing wastewater permit
Alaska DEC is seeking public comment through April 26 on a proposed permit allowing Kodiak seafood processors to discharge wastewater into local waters.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readKodiak, Alaska3 viewsAI
Yakutat seeks water quality approval for 3.5-mile pipeline extension
Alaska DEC is reviewing Yakutat's application to extend municipal water lines 3.5 miles to replace PFAS-contaminated drinking water sources, with public comments due May 25.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readYakutat, Alaska2 viewsAI
ConocoPhillips seeks permit renewal for Kuparuk water treatment plant
The state is reviewing a permit renewal for ConocoPhillips' Kuparuk seawater treatment plant that supports North Slope oil production, with public comment expected after May 15.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readKuparuk Seawater Treatment Plant, Beaufort Sea, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Crowley fuel facility spill plan in Galena
Alaska DEC is accepting public comments through May 28 on Crowley Fuels' oil spill prevention plan for its 1-million-gallon fuel storage facility in Galena.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readGalena, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Cordova oil terminal spill prevention plan
Alaska is accepting public comment on an oil company's spill prevention plan renewal for a Cordova fuel storage terminal.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readCordova, AK3 viewsAI
Wrangell water and sewer line replacement on McKinnon Street approved
Alaska environmental officials approved replacement of aging water and sewer lines on McKinnon Street in Wrangell, with work to proceed during planned road resurfacing.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readWrangell, Alaska1 viewAI
Red Dog Mine seeks air quality permit renewal; comments due May 25
The state is seeking public comment on air quality permit renewals for the Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue, with a May 25 deadline for input.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readRed Dog Mine, 90 miles North of Kotzebue, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Craig fuel storage facility spill plan
The state is accepting public comments through May 8 on a renewed oil spill prevention plan for a 1.4-million-gallon fuel storage facility in Craig.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readCraig, Alaska2 viewsAI
Nunapitchuk landfill permit open for public comment through May 22
The state is seeking public comment through May 22 on a solid waste disposal permit for the Nunapitchuk landfill that would authorize disposal of municipal trash and construction debris for 590 residents.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readNunapitchuk, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Kenai gas field air permit renewal
The state is accepting public comments through May 22 on a draft air quality permit renewal for Hilcorp Alaska's natural gas production facility on the Kenai Peninsula.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min read35350 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Kenai, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Juneau fuel terminal replacement project
Alaska environmental officials are seeking public input on Petro Marine's plan to replace an aging fuel dock in Juneau's Gastineau Channel with a new steel structure and rock stabilization.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readCity and Borough of Juneau, Alaska2 viewsAI
State approves sewer pipe replacement in West Anchorage neighborhood
Alaska environmental regulators approved a West Anchorage sewer pipe replacement project without requiring additional environmental review.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAnchorage, Alaska1 viewAI
Alaska Updates Water Quality Rules for Copper Pollution
Alaska has filed new environmental regulations that change how the state calculates acceptable copper levels in water quality standards, effective May 3, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Nome wastewater lift station replacement gets environmental approval
Alaska environmental officials approved a categorical exclusion for Nome's $2.5 million wastewater lift station replacement project.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readNome, Alaska1 viewAI
Alaska Senate Shelves Homemade Food Safety Bill After Complex Debate
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee set aside a bill restricting sales of home-canned foods in reduced oxygen packaging after lawmakers struggled with complex food safety definitions and enforcement questions.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readAlaskaAI