Celebrating the Anniversary of the Homestead Act
The BLM in Alaska has created a whole new website to celebrate Homesteading! Click here to learn about the history of homesteading in Alaska and all the ways that the BLM is celebrating 150 years of the Homestead Act!
See photos from the 4th of July 150th Anniversary of the Homestead Act event on Flickr www.flickr.com/blmalaska
Socioeconomic Impacts of BLM in Alaska
The BLM has the privilege of protecting and maintaining some of the Nation's most unique treasures in Alaska. We manage 75 million acres in Alaska, together with some 220 million acres of federal subsurface minerals. These lands provide for a variety of multiple uses throughout Alaska, all of which contribute to the well-being of local communities through economic activities, social contributions, and land stewardship programs.
Take a look at these socio-economic contributions; we think you'll be pleasantly surprised. In fiscal year 2010, BLM-Alaska contributions include an estimated:
- 1,085 American jobs
- $28.7 million from recreational use
- 612,570 visitors
- $123.2 million from oil and gas
- $1.4 million from timber
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Spatial Data Management System
You can find BLM-Alaska land record documents, permits, mining claims, GIS data, master title plats, survey plats, maps and more by the visiting the SDMS website
National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS)
Address: Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Ave., #13 Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504
Ways to Contact Us:
Public Room: 907-271-5960 Email: BLM_AK_AKSO_Public_Room@blm.gov Office of Communications: 907-271-5555 TTY/Federal Relay System: 1-800-877-8339
Anchorage Federal Office Building Closure Information: 907-566-0023
www.flickr.com/blmalaska
Over 1,500 miles of the historic winter trail system are open today for public use. 
There are several fun recreation opportunies on the Delta Wild and Scenic River. 
Offering stunning scenery and opportunities for year-round recreation. 
When you visit the BLM-Alaska State Office 