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House panel hears bill to ease farmland leasing, lower costs for Alaska growers
The House Resources Committee heard testimony on HB 296, which would create a merit-based leasing program for state agricultural land at below-market rates and allow DNR to enforce agricultural covenants through civil penalties rather than land repossession.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readCapitol Room 124, Juneau, Alaska4 viewsAI
House Passes Polystyrene Ban for Restaurants Despite Business Concerns
The Alaska House of Representatives voted 25-15 to ban polystyrene foam food service containers statewide, with supporters citing health risks and environmental damage while opponents warned of costs to small businesses.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readJuneau, AK, USA2 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 fisheries council seeks public input on bycatch reduction by May 4
The state's Bycatch Advisory Council will meet May 4 to discuss reducing unwanted fish catches in Alaska's commercial fisheries and accept public comment.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
Senate Resources advances three bills on agriculture, evacuations, invasive species
The Senate Resources Committee moved three bills forward on April 17, covering agricultural land leases, evacuation color-coding standards, and creation of an invasive species council.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readSenate Resources2 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
State proposes expanding Klawock oyster farm lease by 6 acres
The state is seeking public comment on expanding an existing oyster farm lease in Klawock Inlet from 1 acre to 7 acres to accommodate additional cultivation gear and infrastructure improvements.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKlawock, Alaska3 viewsAI
Hilcorp seeks oil spill plan renewal for North Slope operations
Hilcorp Alaska is seeking state approval to renew its oil spill prevention and response plan for North Slope production facilities on the Beaufort Sea, with public comments due May 12.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readBeaufort Sea, North Slope, Alaska3 viewsAI
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
State seeks public comment on Sourdough Creek placer mining expansion
The state is accepting public comments until April 28 on a proposal to expand placer mining equipment and add a gate at a Sourdough Creek mining claim near Fairbanks.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readFairbanks2 viewsAI
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
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
State seeks contractor to design Atka drinking water impoundment
Alaska is seeking a contractor to design a drinking water impoundment for the remote Aleutian community of Atka, with proposals due May 9.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readAtka, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public input on Prudhoe Bay seawater discharge permit
The state environmental agency has prepared a preliminary draft discharge permit for Hilcorp's Prudhoe Bay seawater treatment plant, with a formal public comment period to follow.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readPrudhoe Bay, Alaska1 viewAI
Southern Norton Sound Fish and Game Committee seeks public input by May 1
The Southern Norton Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 27 to discuss game regulation proposals, with a May 1 deadline for public submissions.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readNome, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks comment on Glennallen landfill expansion through May 25
The state is seeking public comment through May 25 on a permit modification to expand the Glennallen landfill with a new one-acre cell to replace the current cell that has reached capacity.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readGlennallen, Alaska1 viewAI
State reviews oil spill plan for fuel tankers in Cook Inlet, Kodiak
The state is reviewing an oil spill response plan for fuel tankers operating in Cook Inlet and Kodiak, with public comments due May 18.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Air Force seeks public comment on oil spill plan for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
The state is reviewing an oil spill prevention plan for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and accepting public comments through May 14.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readJoint Base Elmendorf-Richardson1 viewAI
State seeks bids for firefighting helicopter based in McGrath
The state is soliciting bids for a helicopter contractor to support wildfire operations in McGrath, with proposals due April 28, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMcGrath, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks contractor to design sewer upgrades in Deering
The state is seeking design proposals for vacuum sewer system upgrades in Deering, with bids due May 5.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readDeering, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on placer mining plan near Circle
The state is accepting public comments through April 28 on a proposed placer mining operation near Circle in the Tinhorn Gulch area.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readCircle, Alaska1 viewAI
Public comments open on Fortymile caribou harvest plan through May 1
Alaska Fish and Game is seeking public input on a new harvest management plan for the Fortymile caribou herd, with a coalition meeting April 17 and regulatory proposal deadline May 1.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Yukon Flats Fish and Game Committee meets April 21 on hunting proposals
The Yukon Flats Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 21 to discuss hunting and fishing issues and review proposals for the Alaska Board of Game.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readYukon Flats1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Tetlin gold exploration drilling plan
The state is accepting public comments through April 27 on Peak Gold LLC's application to conduct exploration drilling near Tetlin.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readTok Mining District, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks contractor for oil spill planning and response support
The state is seeking a contractor to provide technical support for oil and hazardous substance spill response and prevention, with proposals due May 4, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State to issue gravel contract for Lake Louise Road project
The state transportation department plans to extract 150,000 cubic yards of gravel from a site on Lake Louise Road under a material sale contract.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMP 19 Lake Louise Road, AK1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Bethel fuel terminal spill response plan
The state is accepting public comments through May 14 on a spill prevention plan for a new fuel terminal in Bethel that will store and distribute petroleum products.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readBethel1 viewAI
State seeks bids for genome sequencing services, proposals due April 30
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is soliciting bids for genome sequencing services with proposals due April 30.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Haines State Forest management plan
The state is seeking public input on a draft management plan for Haines State Forest through June 5, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readHaines State Forest1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on second dock for Kvichak River lodge
The state is seeking public comment on a proposal to add a second seasonal floating dock at a commercial lodge on the Kvichak River in Southwest Alaska.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKvichak River1 viewAI
State approves gas exploration licenses for Susitna Valley lands
The state has approved gas exploration licenses for Alaska Natural Gas Corporation to explore state lands in the Susitna Valley.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSusitna Valley1 viewAI
State seeks comment on oyster farm expansion in Naukati Bay
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a proposal to expand an oyster farm lease in Naukati Bay from 2.35 acres to 9.2 acres.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readNaukati Bay, Alaska1 viewAI
ConocoPhillips seeks approval to upgrade Kuparuk roads for Willow transport
ConocoPhillips is seeking state approval to upgrade roads in the Kuparuk River Unit to transport heavy equipment to the Willow oil project, with public comments due May 6.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readKuparuk River Unit, North Slope Borough, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Klehini River mining claim maintenance
The state is accepting public comments through April 28 on a mining claim maintenance application for the Klehini River near Haines.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readHainesAI
