Navigability Program
Recordable Disclaimers of Interest (RDI)
A Recordable Disclaimer of Interest is a legal document through which the United States disavows ownership of specified land. The State of Alaska is asking the Bureau of Land Management to disclaim ownership of the beds of some navigable waters that the state acquired at statehood.
Table of Contents
Draft Applications
Gates of the Arctic Group (NF Koyukuk, John River, Hunt Fork John River, Alatna River, Kobuk River and Kobuk River Delta (Nazaruk Channel, Oksik Channel, Melvin Channel, Riley Channel, Olikatuk Channel, Mukuksok Channel, Emanvicrok Channel, Attiunik Channel, Ogriveg River, Nulvororok Channel, Lewis Rich Channel), Walker Lake and outlet, Kichaiakaka Creek, Nutuvukti Lake, Reed River, Beaver Creek, Lake Minakokosa and outlet, Narvak Lake, Selby Lake, Selby River, Ambler River, Noatak River, Unnamed Lake (Twelvemile Lake), Unnamed Lake (Pingo Lake))
Application Documents:
B. Final Summaries:
1. North Fork (NF) Koyukuk River
PDF
2. John River and 3. Hunt Fork John River PDF
4. Alatna River PDF
5. Kobuk River and 6. Walker Lake & Outlet PDF
7. Kichaiakaka Creek (Alatna Portage) PDF
8. Nutuvukti Lake PDF
9. Reed River, 10. Beaver Creek and 11. Lake Minakokosa & Outlet PDF
12. Narvak Lake, 13. Lake Selby and 14. Selby River PDF
15. Ambler River PDF
16. Noatak River, 17. Unnamed Lake (Twelvemile Lake) and 18. Unnamed Lake (Pingo Lake) PDF
2. John River and 3. Hunt Fork John River PDF
4. Alatna River PDF
5. Kobuk River and 6. Walker Lake & Outlet PDF
7. Kichaiakaka Creek (Alatna Portage) PDF
8. Nutuvukti Lake PDF
9. Reed River, 10. Beaver Creek and 11. Lake Minakokosa & Outlet PDF
12. Narvak Lake, 13. Lake Selby and 14. Selby River PDF
15. Ambler River PDF
16. Noatak River, 17. Unnamed Lake (Twelvemile Lake) and 18. Unnamed Lake (Pingo Lake) PDF
In-Process Applications
None at this time.
Completed Applications
Aniak River & Aniak Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Arolik River (Arolik River, East Fork Arolik River and Arolik Lake)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(8/13/2026)
Black River Group (Black River, Black River Slough, Salmon Fork, Grayling Fork, Bull Creek)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Chilkoot River & Chilkoot Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(2/1/2006)
District: 106 Serial No: 2006-000489-0
District: 106 Serial No: 2012-000663-0
District: 111 Serial No: 2012-000283-0
District: 106 Serial No: 2006-000489-0
District: 106 Serial No: 2012-000663-0
District: 111 Serial No: 2012-000283-0
Chisana River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(10/18/2016)
Delta River System (Delta River, Tangle River, Tangle Lakes, including Lower Tangle Lake, Long Tangle Lake, Round Tangle Lake, Tangle Lakes, and Upper Tangle Lake)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(08/03/2026)
Deep Creek
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(12/8/2014)
Eek River System (Eek River, Middle Fork Eek River and Ugaklik River)
Egegik River - Becharof Lake System
(Egegik River, Becharof Lake, Ruth Lake, Unnamed Outlet of Ruth Lake)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(1/31/2019)
Fish Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Fortymile River System (Fortymile River, South Fork Fortymile River and North Fork Fortymile River)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(1/31/2019)
George River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(1/19/2018)
Goodnews River System (Goodnews River, Goodnews Lake, South Fork Goodnews River, Tivyagak Creek, Middle Fork Goodnews River, Middle Fork Goodnews Lake, Kukaktlik River, Kukaktlim Lake)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(08/03/2026)
Jim Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Kanektok River, Pegati Lake, and Kagati Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(9/18/2018)
Kantishna River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(5/18/2016)
Kasilof River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Kisaralik River & Kisaralik Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Klutina River & Klutina Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Kuskokwim River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Navigability Report
PDF
Final Decision PDF (5/3/2013)
Final Decision PDF (12/8/2015)
IBLA Decision on Appeal PDF
Decision PDF (10/18/2021)
Final Decision PDF (5/3/2013)
Final Decision PDF (12/8/2015)
IBLA Decision on Appeal PDF
Decision PDF (10/18/2021)
Kvichak River & Iliamna Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Kwethluk River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(08/03/2026)
Lake Minchumina
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(5/6/2016)
Little Scottie Creek
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Muddy River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(5/18/2016)
Nabesna River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Porcupine River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Salcha River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(1/20/2011)
RDI PDF (11/15/2005)
District: 401 Serial No: 2009-015652-0
District: 401 Serial No: 2012-026096-0
RDI PDF (11/15/2005)
District: 401 Serial No: 2009-015652-0
District: 401 Serial No: 2012-026096-0
Scottie Creek
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Stikine River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(9/17/2019)
Quiet Title Disclaimer PDF (6/17/2016)
Disclaimer Map PDF
Order Granting Prevailing Party Status PDF
Tongass Marine Waters Quiet Title Disclaimer Decree PDF (1/23/2006)
Quiet Title Disclaimer PDF (6/17/2016)
Disclaimer Map PDF
Order Granting Prevailing Party Status PDF
Tongass Marine Waters Quiet Title Disclaimer Decree PDF (1/23/2006)
Taku River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Tanana River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(4/22/2015)
Tazlina River & Tazlina Lake
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Unuk River
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(10/01/2026)
The West Fork Dennison and Dennison Fork of the Fortymile
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
RDI
PDF
(08/03/2026)
Whitefish Lake and Outlet
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Wood River Group (Agulowak River, Agulukpak River, Amakuk Arm of Lake Nerka, Golden Horn Arm of Lake Beverly, Lake Aleknagik, Lake Beverly, Lake Kulik, Lake Nerka, Little Togiak Lake & its Outlet, Mikchalk Lake, Peace River, Silver Horn Arm of Lake Beverly, Wind River, Wood River)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Yukon - Kuskokwim Portage Group 1
(Mud Creek and Unnamed Lake #1)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Yukon - Kuskokwim Portage Group 2
(Crooked Creek and Johnson River)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Yukon - Kuskokwim Portage Group 3
(Kulik Lake and Unnamed Lake #2)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Yukon - Kuskokwim Portage Group 4
(Unnamed Lakes #3 and #4)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Yukon - Kuskokwim Portage Group 5
(Talbiksok River)
Application Documents:
Bibliography:
BLM Draft Navigability Report:
Final RDI Issued:
Withdrawn Applications
Chilkat Lake Group (Chilkat Lake, Clear Creek)
Application Documents:
Application
PDF
(5/12/2004)
Amended App. 1 PDF (6/08/2005)
Amended App. 2 PDF (6/23/2005)
Withdrawn PDF (8/23/2013)
Maps PDF
Amended App. 1 PDF (6/08/2005)
Amended App. 2 PDF (6/23/2005)
Withdrawn PDF (8/23/2013)
Maps PDF