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Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Alaska Department of Natural Resources

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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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550 W 7th Ave #1360, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

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0:55

Adam Prestidge

“it is not a firm commitment that all of the permits must be obtained because that is outside of the scope of the project developer's control. That is outside of 8 Star's control. At the end of the day, if there is a regulatory agency that for some reason declined to issue permits for the Fairbanks Spur Line, we wouldn't want that to jeopardize the tax treatment for the overall project that benefits the entire state of Alaska.”

Alaska Legislature: Senate Finance - June 16, 2026 1:30pm · Jun 16, 2026

0:41

Claire Knudsen-Latta

“Not knowing who will construct or operate the line means that the commission cannot answer questions about whether the spur will be economically regulated or not. Additionally, the commission cannot speak to whether the operator will seek certification under AS4206 or AS4208.”

Alaska Legislature: Senate Finance - June 16, 2026 1:30pm · Jun 16, 2026

0:21

Adam Prestidge

“when we talk about the Fairbanks Spur Line, we are— and again, we will give the specific final numbers, but just for frame of reference for this conversation, approximately 30 miles with a diameter of 12 to 14 inches in diameter.”

Alaska Legislature: Senate Finance - June 16, 2026 1:30pm · Jun 16, 2026

0:43

Adam Prestidge

“if it is Glenfarn that builds the Fairbanks Spur Line, or if it is an Alaska Native corporation, or one of the utilities, or a joint venture that includes all of those parties or some of those parties, it doesn't have an impact on the eligibility of the Alaska LNG Project. So long as these conditions are satisfied.”

Alaska Legislature: Senate Finance - June 16, 2026 1:30pm · Jun 16, 2026

0:55

Claire Knudsen-Latta

“it appears the application by the Alaska Gas Line Development Corporation, or AGDC, did not include the Fairbanks Spur, and thus, it is unlikely that FERC's May 2020 decision extends its jurisdiction over the spur.”

Alaska Legislature: Senate Finance - June 16, 2026 1:30pm · Jun 16, 2026

1:24

Claire Knudsen-Latta

“proposed statutory revisions with HB 381 require that for a project to be eligible for tax abatement under AS 43, 59-010, it must include a spur line to the City of Fairbanks and Fairbanks North Star Borough, and the cost of the spur line must be allocated in a just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory manner across all consumers system-wide.”

Alaska Legislature: Senate Finance - June 16, 2026 1:30pm · Jun 16, 2026

Wednesday, May 6, 2026Wed, May 6, 2026

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.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min read
Thursday, July 16, 2026Thu, Jul 16, 2026

DNR proposes mandatory back-fees for unauthorized use of state land

A proposed Alaska DNR rule change would require anyone seeking to legalize an unauthorized installation on state land to pay annual fees for every year it occupied that land before approval, replacing discretionary director's-order language with a mandatory payment obligation; limited waivers remain available.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNews3d ago1 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: DNR proposes mandatory back-fees for unauthorized use of state land
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Alaska's first big AI data center clears a hurdle on the North Slope

STAK Energy has state preliminary approval to lease North Slope land for a gas-powered AI data center near Deadhorse.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews5d ago2 min readAI
North Slope, Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska's first big AI data center clears a hurdle on the North Slope
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 2026

A Brooks Range hunting guide wants a permanent camp in the wild

A Brooks Range big-game guide has asked Alaska to let him build a permanent camp — a cabin, tent platform, and privy — replacing portable-camp rules at a remote Eastern Brooks Range site.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews4d ago1 min readAI
Eastern Brooks Range, Alaska
Cover image for article: A Brooks Range hunting guide wants a permanent camp in the wild
Friday, July 17, 2026Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Alaska DNR moves to fix erroneous land conveyance near Tok; comment deadline August 18

Alaska DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water issued a preliminary decision to reconvey approximately 39.50 acres eight miles south of Tok to the federal government in trust for Emma Northway's Native allotment; written comments are due by 3:00 p.m. on August 18, 2026.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews1d ago1 min readAI
Tok, Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska DNR moves to fix erroneous land conveyance near Tok; comment deadline August 18
Friday, July 17, 2026Fri, Jul 17, 2026

DNR proposes lower easement fees for long utility corridors; comment deadline Aug. 17

Alaska DNR is proposing to cut per-linear-foot easement fees for public utility projects beyond 100 miles and cap annual entry authorization fees at $20,000, with written comments due by 5 p.m. on August 17, 2026.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews2d ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: DNR proposes lower easement fees for long utility corridors; comment deadline Aug. 17
Friday, July 17, 2026Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Comment deadline looms on basecamp permit near Denali Highway milepost 86.5

Nathaniel Tuma, doing business as Legacy Guides and Outfitters, has applied for a five-year DNR land use permit to build a year-round commercial basecamp on state land near Denali Highway milepost 86.5; written comments are due by 5:00 PM on July 27.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews2d ago1 min readAI
Denali Highway, Alaska
Cover image for article: Comment deadline looms on basecamp permit near Denali Highway milepost 86.5
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 2026

The fight to keep Red Dog alive past 2031

A small state land lease near Red Dog points to a bigger story — Teck's push to extend one of the world's top zinc mines past 2031 through the Aktigiruq and Anarraaq deposits, vital to the Northwest Arctic economy.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews5d ago3 min readAI
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Cover image for article: The fight to keep Red Dog alive past 2031
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 2026

A small gold permit, on a river fighting for its future

A placer gold mining application on a Susitna tributary highlights growing pressure on the salmon river, as a proposed industrial access road could open the watershed to more mining.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews4d ago2 min readAI
Yentna Mining District, Alaska
Cover image for article: A small gold permit, on a river fighting for its future
Saturday, July 18, 2026Sat, Jul 18, 2026

DNR opens comment on mining camp proposed near Farewell Airport

Alaska Earth Sciences, Inc. has applied to operate a temporary man camp and fuel storage site on state land near Farewell Airport through 2031, supporting mining on nearby CIRI lands. Written comments are due to DNR's Anchorage office by 5 p.m. on July 30.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1d ago1 min readAI
Southcentral Alaska
Cover image for article: DNR opens comment on mining camp proposed near Farewell Airport
Wednesday, July 8, 2026Wed, Jul 8, 2026

The company behind Fort Knox is prospecting for gold near Delta Junction

Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc. and Tower Exploration LLC have applied to drill and trench in the Canyon Creek area of the Richardson Mining District; written comments are due by 5 p.m. on July 15, 2026, one week away.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Delta Junction, Alaska
Cover image for article: The company behind Fort Knox is prospecting for gold near Delta Junction
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 2026

DNR proposes free land transfer to Alaska Railroad; comment window open

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has posted a public notice proposing to convey state-owned railroad corridor land to the Alaska Railroad Corporation at no cost under a public and charitable use statute; only those who submit written comments by the July 2026 deadline can later file a formal appeal.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews5d ago1 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: DNR proposes free land transfer to Alaska Railroad; comment window open
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 2026

A gravel permit for the pipeline, and a question about what Alyeska pays

A state permit lets Alyeska take gravel from the Sagavanirktok floodplain to maintain the pipeline, reviving a senator's question about what Alaska charges for its public gravel.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews4d ago2 min readAI
North Slope, Alaska
Cover image for article: A gravel permit for the pipeline, and a question about what Alyeska pays
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Why an Arctic fiber company needs 30,000 yards of Dalton gravel

Quintillion is buying state gravel along the Dalton Highway to build a terrestrial fiber route backing up the Arctic's only subsea cable, which sea ice has severed twice. GCI is acquiring the company for $310 million.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews5d ago1 min readAI
North Slope Borough, Alaska
Cover image for article: Why an Arctic fiber company needs 30,000 yards of Dalton gravel
Wednesday, July 8, 2026Wed, Jul 8, 2026

Delta burn permits suspended Wednesday as fire conditions worsen

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection suspended all burn permits in the Delta Fire Prevention Area on Wednesday, July 8, citing low humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. Debris burning and burn barrels are prohibited with no set end date.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
Delta Junction, Alaska
Cover image for article: Delta burn permits suspended Wednesday as fire conditions worsen
Tuesday, June 2, 2026Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Boyle files to challenge Holland in high-turnout South Anchorage House Seat.

Former DNR Commissioner John Boyle has filed to challenge Rep. Ky Holland in House District 9, Alaska's highest-turnout House district covering south Anchorage hillside and Turnagain Arm communities.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: Boyle files to challenge Holland in high-turnout South Anchorage House Seat.
Friday, July 17, 2026Fri, Jul 17, 2026

DNR moves to lease four acres near Valdez to adventure tourism operator Black Ops Valdez

Alaska DNR's Southcentral Regional Land Office issued a preliminary decision Thursday to lease four state acres near Valdez to Black Ops Valdez, LLC for a decade, formalizing an existing commercial tourism base camp. The public notice period is now open for comment.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2d ago2 min readAI
Valdez, Alaska
Cover image for article: DNR moves to lease four acres near Valdez to adventure tourism operator Black Ops Valdez
Friday, July 3, 2026Fri, Jul 3, 2026

Buried under the Kenai refuge: seismic data on a stranded Cook Inlet gas find is about to go public

Alaska is set to release formerly confidential seismic data from the Shadura gas prospect near Nikiski, a subsurface look at Cook Inlet as Southcentral faces a natural gas shortage.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min readAI
Cook Inlet, Alaska
Cover image for article: Buried under the Kenai refuge: seismic data on a stranded Cook Inlet gas find is about to go public
Wednesday, June 24, 2026Wed, Jun 24, 2026

Alaska Is Selling Off Pieces of Itself — to Alaskans First

Alaska's DNR opened 152 state land parcels for auction this fall, open only to residents — a range of road-accessible and remote lots, with state financing available.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3w ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska Is Selling Off Pieces of Itself — to Alaskans First
Wednesday, June 3, 2026Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Alaska Earth Sciences ask DNR for fuel cache permit in western Alaska Range

The DNR published a public notice May 20 for 11 remote fuel cache sites but set a June 3 comment deadline. That gives affected guides, hunters, and tribal entities two weeks to respond to a permit that could affect backcountry access and spill risk across the western Alaska Range through November.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAI
Alaska Range1
Cover image for article: Alaska Earth Sciences ask DNR for fuel cache permit in western Alaska Range
Thursday, June 11, 2026Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Tok suspends burn permits ahead of Chickenstock festival

Fire managers suspended burn permits in the Tok Fire Prevention Area on Wednesday, citing hot, dry weather and the influx of visitors expected for the Chickenstock music event in the Fortymile Country.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 1mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Tok suspends burn permits ahead of Chickenstock festival
Sunday, May 24, 2026Sun, May 24, 2026

Alaska eyes $3B carbon revenue from 600,000 burned acres

Alaska has regulatory framework in place to lease state lands for carbon offset projects that could generate over $3 billion in revenue over 20 years from approximately 600,000 acres of previously forested interior lands suitable for reforestation, a panel discussion Wednesday revealed.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska eyes $3B carbon revenue from 600,000 burned acres
Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

DNR offers 50-year North Slope lease for gas-powered data center

The state's preliminary decision would lease 715 acres near Deadhorse to STAK Energy for a 1-3 gigawatt natural gas facility. Written comments are due June 15.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAI
North Slope
Cover image for article: DNR offers 50-year North Slope lease for gas-powered data center
Saturday, June 20, 2026Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Tidal energy permit application opens in Isanotski Strait near False Pass

Ocean Renewable Power Company applied to place two tidal research devices in Isanotski Strait — part of Alaska's potential to lead in marine renewable energy

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews4w ago2 min readAI
Isanotski Strait, Alaska Peninsula, Alaska
Cover image for article: Tidal energy permit application opens in Isanotski Strait near False Pass
Thursday, June 11, 2026Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Smokejumpers, hotshots battle 52-acre Yenlo Fire near Talkeetna

A remote wildfire north of Skwentna quintupled overnight to 52 acres, drawing elite crews and aerial resources to protect cabins in the upper Susitna corridor before peak fire season.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAI
Talkeetna
Cover image for article: Smokejumpers, hotshots battle 52-acre Yenlo Fire near Talkeetna
Saturday, June 6, 2026Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Mastadon Fire reaches full containment after drone-guided mop-up

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection declared the Mastadon Fire 100% contained on June 5 after infrared drone flights identified remaining heat sources, demonstrating how the state is using aerial technology to accelerate containment and crew release during an active fire season.

Alaska Newsby Alaska Newsadded 1mo ago2 min readAI
Talkeetna
Cover image for article: Mastadon Fire reaches full containment after drone-guided mop-up
Sunday, May 31, 2026Sun, May 31, 2026

DNR advances Graphite One drilling permit near Nome

DNR's Northern Regional Office reissued Land Use Permit LAS 34053 to Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. on May 29 for exploration drilling on state-managed land near Nome. The decision is a reissuance of an existing authorization; broader project context is not part of the public notice.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Nome
Cover image for article: DNR advances Graphite One drilling permit near Nome
Monday, July 13, 2026Mon, Jul 13, 2026

On the North Slope, the oil field grows a few thousand cubic yards at a time

Two ConocoPhillips gravel expansions in Alaska's Kuparuk oil fields are open for comment through late July — small projects that reflect the incremental tundra footprint conservation and tribal groups have long contested.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
North Slope
Cover image for article: On the North Slope, the oil field grows a few thousand cubic yards at a time
Monday, July 13, 2026Mon, Jul 13, 2026

A company wants to test amphibious rigs on the North Slope tundra

Alaska Specialty Equipment has applied for a five-year state permit to test and demo amphibious Swamp Rider vehicles on North Slope tundra, where off-road travel requires a permit to protect fragile ground. Comment by July 21.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAI
North Slope
Cover image for article: A company wants to test amphibious rigs on the North Slope tundra
Sunday, June 7, 2026Sun, Jun 7, 2026

Forest Service scraps Herbert Glacier cabin for mining claim

The U.S. Forest Service canceled a planned public-use cabin near Herbert Glacier to accommodate mining interests, according to a social media post the agency has not publicly addressed.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago3 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Forest Service scraps Herbert Glacier cabin for mining claim
Tuesday, June 16, 2026Tue, Jun 16, 2026

Alaska State Parks reservation change puts deadline on gift certificates

Alaska State Parks is switching to a new online reservation system on Oct. 1, 2026, and Reserve America gift certificate credits will not transfer, expiring Sept. 30, 2026.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska State Parks reservation change puts deadline on gift certificates
Friday, July 3, 2026Fri, Jul 3, 2026

A new power line is proposed through a historic Delta park

Golden Valley Electric Association has applied to run a new distribution power line through Big Delta State Historical Park near the historic Rika's Landing building, with public comments due July 31; DNR separately approved a related easement formalizing infrastructure at the same park that has been in place since 1960.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAI
Delta Junction, Alaska
Cover image for article: A new power line is proposed through a historic Delta park
Thursday, June 25, 2026Thu, Jun 25, 2026

On the wild Alatna, a guide makes his case to the state

Alaska DNR is reviewing a five-year land use permit for Fredrick Harbison's Iron Hills Guides to run commercial guiding on the Alatna River near Gates of the Arctic.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews3w ago2 min readAI
Alatna River, Alaska
Cover image for article: On the wild Alatna, a guide makes his case to the state
Thursday, June 25, 2026Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Alaska Moves to Keep One of the World's Last Fire Outposts

Alaska is seeking a five-year lease extension for the McGrath Fire Base, a roadless, air-only outpost that protects 66.6 million acres of Southwest Alaska from wildfire.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews3w ago2 min readAI
McGrath, Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska Moves to Keep One of the World's Last Fire Outposts
Wednesday, June 10, 2026Wed, Jun 10, 2026

A wildfire that started in a village landfill has burned to within a mile of Ambler — and warmer weather is coming

The Kopshesut Fire burning a mile west of Ambler reached 40% containment as of Monday, with nearly 70 firefighters working the 1,500-acre blaze that started June 4 at the village landfill.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: A wildfire that started in a village landfill has burned to within a mile of Ambler — and warmer weather is coming
Friday, June 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026

Palmer subdivision easement vacation draws access concerns

DNR approved vacating two 33-foot section line easements in Enchanted Forest Subdivision Friday after two residents objected that the move sets a precedent for losing potential trail access, though the agency found alternate access adequate.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAI
Palmer
Cover image for article: Palmer subdivision easement vacation draws access concerns
Sunday, June 7, 2026Sun, Jun 7, 2026

Alaska suspends burn permits statewide as heat drives fire risk

The state suspended burn permits across all major fire-prevention areas between June 1 and June 5. The rapid escalation follows early-season heat and a spike in human-caused fires, including escaped burn barrels and debris piles in Mat-Su and Kenai.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska suspends burn permits statewide as heat drives fire risk
Thursday, May 28, 2026Thu, May 28, 2026

Four new gold mining operations proposed near Central and Chicken

Five placer mining permit applications filed in Circle Mining District

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Four new gold mining operations proposed near Central and Chicken
Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

The navigability question that's been simmering since Alaska statehood just got four more answers

Four federal navigability decisions resolve ownership questions affecting state land managers, Native corporations, and federal agencies managing conservation units. The rulings clarify who manages riverbeds and what permits are required for infrastructure projects.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: The navigability question that's been simmering since Alaska statehood just got four more answers
Tuesday, May 12, 2026Tue, May 12, 2026

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.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago4 min readAI
Juneau, Alaska
Cover image for article: Senate panel debates gas pipeline tax structure in 26th hearing