Information and Resources
Division News
Announcements
Sterling Highway Realignment Project - Temporary Water Use Applications (TWUAs)
6/14/2021Map
Public Notices
Notice of Proposed Public and Charitable Use Land Sale for the Point Mackenzie Rail Extension
Notice of Proposed ANILCA and ALTAA related Relinquishments of State Interest
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land & Water (DMLW) is proposing to relinquish Alaska Statehood Act (Pub. L. 85-508) land entitlement selections in accordance with provisions in the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) (Pub. L. 96-487) and the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act (ALTAA) (Pub. L. 108-452).
DNR has completed preliminary identification of approximately 5.7 million acres of land selections for potential relinquishment. Maps depicting the location of the proposed relinquishments can be found in the attachments section.
DMLW has created a GIS StoryMap to help inform the public of areas being considered for relinquishment, parcels out for public notice or decisions, and general information about progress on the relinquishment efforts.
Notice on Alaska Public Notices ArcGIS StoryMap GISNotice of Decision - Partial Release of State Interest in Favor of University of Alaska - Slana
State Selection Files: GS-2573
Notice of Decision - Partial Release of State Interest in Favor of University of Alaska - Selawik Hills
State Selection Files: GS-5705, GS-5709
Notice of Decision - Partial Release of State Interest in Favor of University of Alaska - West Fork Wulik River
State Selection Files: GS-4060
Public Notice - 2027 Shore Fishery Lease Extensions
Notice of Decision - Partial Release of State Interest in Favor of University of Alaska - Delong Mountains
State Selection Files: GS-4068, GS-4069, GS-4070, GS-4071, GS-4850, GS-4852, GS-4854, GS-4985
Notice of Decision - Partial Release of State Interest in Favor of University of Alaska - Kauk River
State Selection Files: GS-4513, GS-5712
Notice of Decision - Partial Release of State Interest - GS 5106
Request for Input on Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Land Selections: CG 164
Request for Input on Proposed Release of State Entitlement Land Selections: GS 5235
Request for Input on Proposed Release of State Interest - State Selection Files: GS 6159
Notice of Decision - Partial Release of State Interest - State Selection Files: GS 7047
Notice of Proposed Public and Charitable Use Land Sale to AIDEA near Houston
Virtual Public Information Meetings announced for August 27th and September 2nd
Meeting Details PDF Meeting Presentation PDF August 27th Meeting Recording YouTube September 2nd Meeting Recording MP3 Notice on Alaska Public Notices Notice of Extension to Public Comment PeriodPublic Review for Greens Creek Mine Submissions and Draft State Decisions
Public Notice for Johnson Tract Reclamation Plan Amendment for Stage II Development
Requesting Input on a Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Lands - Medicine Lake University Selection
Requesting Input on a Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Lands - Slana Selection
Requesting Input on Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Lands - Elrington Island Selection
Requesting Input on Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Lands - Atigun River Selection
Requesting Input on Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Lands - Kauk River and Selawik Hills University Of Alaska Selections
Requesting Input on Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Lands - Delong Mountains and West Fork Wulik River Selections
Past Public Notices
Requesting Input on Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Lands - Pediment Creek University Selections
Requesting Input on Proposed Relinquishment of State Entitlement Lands - Honolulu Pass University Lands
Public Notice: Request for Public Input on the Management of Relinquished Cabins within the Susitna Flats State Game Refuge
3/15/2024
Notice at State of Alaska Online Public Notices
Public Notice: Pogo Mine Renewal Application and Draft State Decisions
3/15/2024
Notice on the Pogo Mine page
Notice at State of Alaska Online Public Notices
Call for Information: Land Use Authorizations for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Development
Request for Public Input on the Management of Relinquished Cabins within the Susitna Flats State Game Refuge
Notice of Pogo Mine Renewal Application and Draft State Decisions
Regulations
Public Scoping
Notice of Public Scoping for Aquatic Farmsite Leasing Reulations
02/18/2025Revisions to Water Management Regulations - Scoping Period Extended
10/31/2024Notice of Public Scoping for Leasing Regulations for the Division of Mining, Land and Water
06/15/2023Notice of Scoping - Surface Coal Mining Regulations 11 AAC 90
8/22/2021Proposed Regulations
Notice of Proposed Changes to Regulations on Easement and Right-of-Way Fees
Notice of Proposed Changes to Water Reservation Regulations
Proposed Revisions to Regulations on Surface Coal Mining
2/7/2022
Dear Alaskan Letter
11 AAC 90 Draft Regulations
Proposed Regulations - Valid Existing Rights Program
Proposed Regulations - Ownership and Control
Non-Newspaper Notice and Additonal Information
2/11/2022
Adopted Regulations
Notice of Adopted and Filed Regulations - 11 AAC 05 (Easements and rights-of-way fees)
9/3/2026Notice of Adopted and Filed Regulations Changes on Materials Sales and Conveyances
2/12/2026
12/26/2025
Corrected Supplemental Notice of Proposed Regulation Changes on Material Sales and Conveyances to State Agencies
PDF
Proposed Regulations
PDF
Notice at State of Alaska Online Public Notices
Questions and Answers regarding Proposed Changes
11/26/2025
Notice of Proposed Regulation Changes on Material Sales and Conveyances to State Agencies
PDF
Proposed Regulations
PDF
Notice at State of Alaska Online Public Notices
Notice of Adoption of Derelict Vessels Regulations
2/10/2025Carbon Offset Regulations Adopted
6/19/2024Notice of Adoption of Water Regulations
6/10/2024Notice of Adoption of Revisions to Regulations on Surface Coal Mining Part One
6/7/2022Public Comments
Administrative Order 360
Solicitation for Public Input of Regulatory Revisions per Administrative Order 360
On August 4, 2025, Governor Dunleavy issued Administrative Order (AO) 360 addressing regulatory reform in Alaska and requiring stakeholder engagement. Per the AO:
Stakeholder feedback is essential and required at all stages of regulatory reform. Accordingly, each agency shall:
- Solicit written and oral input from the public, affected industries, and community organizations regarding which regulations are the most burdensome and should be prioritized for reform, and how the agency’s regulatory system could be reorganized or simplified.
- Document and publish stakeholder and public feedback and agency responses.
The full AO can be found here: Order 360
The Division of Mining, Land and Water (the Division) is undertaking this solicitation process to ask the public for ideas, suggestions, and input before the Division drafts or proposes any specific regulation amendments or repeals for public review.
Please see the notices below for information. Comments are due by October 31 November 7, 2025.
10/06/2025
Online Public Notice Regarding Water
Online Public Notice Regarding Statewide Abatement of Impaired Lands
Online Public Notice Regarding Resource Assessment and Development
Online Public Notice Regarding Mining
Online Public Notice Regarding Land
Online Public Notice Regarding Land Conveyances
(Meeting rescheduled for 10/15)
Online Public Notice Regarding Appraisals and Surveys
Online Public Notice Regarding Appeals