Scoping period February 13 – March 14, virtual public meeting February 14 GLENNALLEN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input to develop a recreation plan for managing the Castner Glacier area to better serve its estimated 12,000 annual visitors and the growing demand for recreation opportunities there. The scoping period for […]
(Juneau, AK) -On Monday Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced two land bills: one that would increase the opportunity for Alaskans to acquire state land for recreational sites and another to improve the efficiency of state land disposals. “One of my goals since entering public office has been to reduce regulatory red tape and bureaucracy. These […]
Recreation sites near Wickersham Dome Trailhead evacuated as the Lost Horse Creek Fire approaches FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Due to ongoing wildland fire activity associated with the Lost Horse Creek Fire (#296), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office is evacuating and closing the western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area […]
Lack of adequate snow cover extends summer limitations through October FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer off-highway vehicle (OHV) limitations will remain in effect until October 31. “We ask for the public’s patience and understanding […]