State agency managing Alaska's public lands, mining, oil and gas leasing, forestry, parks, and water rights. Covers millions of acres of state-owned wilderness.
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State proposes 50-year lease for gas-powered data center near Deadhorse
Alaska DNR is accepting public comments through June 15 on a proposed 50-year lease for a 715-acre gas-powered data center facility near Deadhorse.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readDeadhorse15 viewsAI
Interior transfers 1.4 million acres in Dalton corridor to Alaska
The Department of the Interior says the conveyance moves Alaska past 96% of its statehood land entitlement. State officials are taking public comment through June 26 on access across the corridor.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read24 views
Slipper Lake weapons discharge banned Saturday for annual cleanup event
Alaska DNR temporarily bans weapons discharge at Slipper Lake Public Use Site for seven hours on May 16, 2026, to protect volunteers during the annual Jonesville cleanup event.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readSlipper Lake Public Use Site4 viewsAI
Blasting company seeks permit for crew trailers near Paxson Lake
A blasting company is seeking state permission to place up to seven RV trailers in a gravel pit near Paxson Lake for seasonal crew lodging during a Richardson Highway construction project, with public comments due May 27, 2026.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readRichardson Highway MP 174, one mile east of Paxson Lake3 viewsAI
State approves indefinite easement for Red Devil Airport runway zone
Alaska DNR approved an indefinite land management agreement giving DOT&PF control over 8.82 acres of Kuskokwim River submerged lands for Red Devil Airport runway protection zones.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readRed Devil, Alaska3 viewsAI
Three Bears seeks water permit for Cooper Landing gas station complex
TBA Properties LLC is seeking state approval to draw 7,500 gallons of water daily from a Cooper Landing well to supply a new Three Bears commercial complex, with public comments due June 1.
by Alaska News1d ago1 min readCooper Landing1 viewAI
Eagle Preserve advisory council meets May 13 on user conflicts
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council meets May 13 for the first time in three years to address user conflicts and management issues at the preserve near Haines.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readChilkat Bald Eagle Preserve3 viewsAI
Senate panel debates gas pipeline tax structure in 26th hearing
The Senate Resources Committee held its 26th hearing on SB 280, examining the proposed volumetric tax system for the Alaska LNG project and discussing technical questions about where gas production would be taxed.
by Alaska News4d ago4 min readJuneau, Alaska4 viewsAI
Alaska agriculture board to review farm loan applications May 19
The Alaska Board of Agriculture and Conservation will review four farm loan applications at its May 19 meeting in Palmer, with decisions affecting individual producers' ability to operate or expand.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min read1801 S. Margaret Dr., Suite 12, Palmer, AK 996453 viewsAI
Tatitlek oil spill dock lease renewed for 30 years with new fee structure
Alaska DNR renewed a 30-year tideland lease for an oil spill response dock in Tatitlek operated by North Pacific Rim Housing Authority, with updated fees and a 20-day public review period.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readTatitlek, Alaska3 viewsAI
Glacier Construction seeks 25-year lease for Haines barge landing
Glacier Construction, Inc. is seeking a 25-year lease for 7 acres of state tidelands in Haines to build a permanent barge landing facility, with public comments due June 11.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readHaines, Alaska3 viewsAI
State seeks public input on Dalton Highway access at June 3 Wiseman meeting
Alaska DNR is holding a June 3 public meeting in Wiseman to gather input on land access along the Dalton Highway Corridor following a May 5 federal-to-state land transfer that imposed new motorized-use restrictions.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readWiseman3 viewsAI
Mat-Su Borough seeks 632 acres near Palmer in dual land deal
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking both a 632-acre land conveyance and a 12-acre lease within that parcel near Palmer, with public comment due June 10, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readPalmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough6 viewsAI
Copper River Watershed Project seeks state easement to replace failing weir
The Copper River Watershed Project is seeking state permission to replace a failing 1972 weir at Eyak Lake with a new structure to maintain water levels and improve fish passage, with public comments due June 10.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readCordova, Alaska3 viewsAI
State reviews 10-year lease for private airstrip near Skwentna lodge
The state is reviewing a 10-year lease application for a private airstrip near Skwentna to support a lodge's guiding business, with public comments due June 9.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readSkwentna, AK3 viewsAI
Southeast Alaska Parks Board seeks new members to fill vacant seats
The Alaska State Parks Southeast Region Citizens Advisory Board is recruiting members to fill vacant seats and holds its next virtual meeting May 13.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readSoutheast Alaska2 viewsAI
State to use fish pesticide in Sucker Lake to kill invasive pike
Alaska Department of Fish and Game will apply Rotenone fish pesticide to Sucker Lake in August 2026 to kill invasive northern pike, expanding a suppression program that has been limited to side sloughs since 2011.
by Alaska News3d ago3 min readPalmer, Alaska1 viewAI
State moves to impound 94-year-old derelict vessel in Ketchikan
Alaska DNR is initiating impoundment proceedings against a 94-year-old derelict vessel in Ketchikan, giving the owner 15 days to respond or lose the historic boat.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readKetchikan2 viewsAI
Fort Knox Mine seeks renewal near Fairbanks; public comment due June 7
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc. is seeking state renewal of operations and reclamation plans for Fort Knox Mine near Fairbanks, with public comments due June 7.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readFairbanks4 viewsAI
Nuiqsut Search and Rescue Gets Remote Emergency Shelter 42 Miles South
Alaska DNR has issued a five-year permit for Nuiqsut Community Search and Rescue to maintain an emergency shelter cabin 42 miles south of the village to serve travelers in remote North Slope terrain.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readNuiqsut3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Peters Creek placer mining plan
The state is accepting public comments through May 20 on a placer mining application for Peters Creek near Trapper Creek.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTrapper Creek, Alaska4 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on fiber optic cable from Juneau to Cordova
The state is seeking public input on a proposed easement for a subsea fiber optic cable that would connect Juneau to Cordova and four other Southeast Alaska communities.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSoutheast Alaska3 viewsAI
ConocoPhillips seeks to renew North Slope road easement and upgrade
ConocoPhillips is seeking state approval to renew a North Slope road easement and upgrade the route with additional gravel and culvert improvements to support the Willow Development project.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readNorth Slope23 viewsAI
State seeks public input on gravel extraction site near Chignik Lagoon
The state is seeking public comment through June 5 on designating a 12-acre gravel extraction site in Chignik Lagoon's submerged lands near the airport.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readChignik Lagoon, Alaska3 viewsAI
Alyeska seeks to add land to pipeline right-of-way near Deadhorse
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company has applied to add nearly eight acres to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System right-of-way for flood protection and a staging area near Deadhorse, with public objections due July 6.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readDeadhorse, Alaska3 viewsAI
House panel advances bill to fast-track utility easements in state parks
The House Community and Regional Affairs Committee adopted a committee substitute for HB 220 that would require the Department of Natural Resources to grant easements for replacing aging utility infrastructure in state parks within 90 days, while also creating new authority for utilities to install infrastructure through parks.
by Alaska News1w ago5 min readJuneau, Alaska2 viewsAI
State approves 10-year lease for seasonal float at Knudson Cove marina
The state has approved a 10-year lease for a seasonal marina float at Knudson Cove near Ketchikan, with a 20-day appeal window for those who participated in the public process.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readKnudson Cove, Ketchikan, Alaska10 viewsAI
Seward State Park Advisory Board seeks public input at April 13 meeting
The Seward State Park Advisory Board will meet April 13 to gather public input on state park matters affecting the Seward area.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSeward12 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Faith Creek placer mining plan near Chatanika
The state is accepting public comments until May 11 on a proposed placer mining amendment for Faith Creek near Chatanika in the Fairbanks Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readFairbanks, Alaska5 viewsAI
State renews Arcticom communications site lease near Tanaina
The state has renewed Arcticom's 10-year lease for a communications site in the Talkeetna Mountains near Tanaina.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTanaina, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on expanded Skwentna lodge lease through May 29
The state is seeking public comment through May 29 on a proposal to expand infrastructure and extend the lease term for a commercial recreation lodge near Skwentna from 10 to 30 years.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSkwentna, AK4 viewsAI
Senate Panel Questions DNR Commissioner Nominee on Gas Development
The Senate Resources Committee conducted a confirmation hearing for John Crowther, the governor's nominee for Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAlaska12 viewsAI
State seeks bids for new vault toilet at Mosquito Lake near Haines
The state is accepting construction bids through June 4 for a new vault toilet at Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site near Haines, with an estimated cost between $100,000 and $250,000.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readHaines, Alaska2 viewsAI
Alaska earthquake safety panel meets April 16 via teleconference
Alaska's earthquake safety commission is holding a public teleconference on April 16 to discuss seismic hazards and safety measures.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska10 viewsAI
State seeks competing bids for farm lease near Anchor Point
The state is soliciting competing applications for a 22-acre agricultural lease near Anchor Point through May 29, with a competitive auction possible if multiple qualified applicants emerge.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAnchor Point, AK3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Deadwood Creek placer mining amendment
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on an amended placer mining plan for Deadwood Creek near Central that would extend operations through 2032.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readDeadwood Creek, Circle Mining District, Central, Alaska3 viewsAI
Kenai River Advisory Board seeks public input at April 9 meeting
The Kenai River advisory board is holding a public meeting April 9 to gather community input on watershed management issues.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSoldotna Public Library8 viewsAI
State to discuss Nenana-Totchaket farm project updates April 30
The state will hold a public meeting April 30 in Nenana to discuss updates on the Nenana-Totchaket Agricultural project, including road construction, power extension, and the 2026 land auction.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min read106 E 2nd St, Nenana, AK 997604 viewsAI
State Seeks Public Input on 10-Year Trapping Cabin Permit Near Big River Lakes
The state is accepting public comments through May 15 on a 10-year trapping cabin permit application for land near Big River Lakes in the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readRedoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on oyster farm lease near Ouzinkie
The state is seeking public comment through June 2, 2026, on a proposed oyster farm lease for the City of Ouzinkie in Balika Cove on Spruce Island.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readOuzinkie2 viewsAI