Alaska Department of Natural Resources

11/01/2026

A delicious way to celebrate Halloween!

10/31/2026

Last chance for artists to apply for the 2027 Alaska State Parks program!

10/31/2026

DNR staff wish you a spooky and safe Halloween!

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

The State of Alaska land auction conducted last week rewarded 71 Alaskans with parcels comprising 869 acres only available to Alaska residents. Bidders offered $3,280,531 for 81 lots across the state in the 2026 Land Auction #498.

“Few things reflect our North to the Future spirit more than the chance to own a piece of our great state,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “Many Alaskans have built their lives around a deep
connection to the land, and for eight years my administration expanded opportunities for residents to put down roots, invest in their future, and strengthen that bond.”

Learn more about the auction and view bidding results: https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/landsales/auction/498/

10/29/2026

Bidders win 17 agricultural lots in land sale: The State of Alaska auction concluded on Wednesday, with 17 parcels comprising 861 acres sold near Nenana and Anchor Point. 10 bidders offered $1,165,016 for land with agricultural covenants in the Nenana-Totchaket Agricultural Project and the North Fork Micro Ag Subdivision during the 2026 Agricultural Land Auction #499. DNR received 55 total bids for the auction.

“Alaska is making meaningful progress toward expanding the state’s agricultural capacity and strengthening our food security,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “Getting these agriculture lands into production will help drive economic growth, fill Alaskans’ plates, and create lasting benefits for communities across the state for generations.”

“We’re grateful for the strong interest in these agricultural parcels and appreciate everyone who participated in the bidding process,” said Bryan Scoresby, Director of the Alaska Division of Agriculture. “These bidders are pioneers in Alaska’s agriculture industry, and their interest reflects the exciting opportunities for agriculture in our state. The Division looks forward to working with the successful buyers as they develop their farm conservation plans, and move towards putting these lands into production. We’re eager to see what these new farmers will contribute to the growth in Alaska agriculture.”

Full results for Auction #499, plus additional information on other Alaska Division of Mining, Land and Water state land sales programs, are available online: https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/landsales

Parcels that did not receive bids in the auction may be available for purchase through the Over-the-Counter land purchases program starting Nov. 18, 2026 at 10 a.m. Pages 5 and 22-25 of the Alaska State Agricultural Land Auction #499 brochure (https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/landsales/brochure/file/58/brochure) have more information. Media and members of the public may sign up for automatic emails with land sale information at https://landsales.alaska.gov/email.

The department makes land available to Alaskans through several programs:
• Annual land auctions: the State offers selected lots at auction to residents
• Over-the-counter sales: Alaskans and non-residents may buy land unsold at auction as well as an inventory of other parcels
• Remote Recreational Cabin Staking: Alaska residents only may stake a parcel of land in designated areas, lease the land until DNR completes a survey and appraisal, then purchase the land at market value
• Agricultural land sales: Alaskans, corporations and non-residents may bid for parcels specifically designated for and limited to agricultural use

Alaska Grown

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

Thank you to all of our first responders in the Department of Natural Resources, and our partners across Alaska.

On National First Responders Day, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection honors the courageous men and women who step up when duty calls to protect our state.

Thank you to our wildland firefighters for your tireless work, bravery, and dedication on the front lines every fire season. 🌲🔥

We also extend our deepest gratitude to our essential partners and cooperators in EMS, structural fire services, and law enforcement. When emergencies strike and wildland fires threaten homes and communities, your seamless teamwork, rapid response, and shared commitment save lives and keep Alaskans safe.

To all firefighters, law enforcement officers, medics, dispatchers, and first responders, thank you for your service and dedication!

10/28/2026

On October 27, 2026, the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources adopted the Copper River Basin Area Plan and Land Classification Order No. SC-19-001, which classify over 5.2 million acres of state-owned, state-selected, and top-filed lands and waters. The Commissioner also adopted Mineral Order 1274, which closes approximately 306,000 acres within the plan boundary to mineral entry.

Learn more about these adoptions on the Alaska Online Public Notice System: http://notice.alaska.gov/224315

And on DNR's Copper River Basin Area Plan Revision website:
https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/planning/areaplans/crbapr/