Western portion of White Mountains National Recreation Area closed due to nearby wildfire
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 […]
Have a Safe, Fun Memorial Day Weekend Without Sparking a Wildfire
(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) — Now that warmer weather is finally here and we’re heading into the first summer holiday, more people are getting outdoors whether to do some spring cleaning, recreating or sightseeing in our beautiful state. The best way to keep our state beautiful is by making sure you don’t start a wildfire. People […]
Interior Department Invests Over $3.3 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Advance Wildfire Resilience in Alaska
WASHINGTON — This week the Department of the Interior announced that it has invested over $3.3 million in fiscal year 2022 funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance wildfire resilience work and support fuels management projects in Alaska on 7,952 acres of land across the state. This is part of $103 million allocated […]