Federal agency managing 72 million acres of public land in Alaska — more than any other state. Oversees oil and gas leasing, mining claims, backcountry recreation, and wild horse herds.
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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
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
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