Selection Information

Bar Graph Depicting Status of UA Proposed Selections

Number of acres for selections proposed by the University of Alaska: 380,534.95

Number of acres for proposed selections the State of Alaska has public noticed: 125,288.65

Number of acres for proposed selections where the State of Alaska has issued a decision: 96,406

Number of acres for selections submitted to the Bureau of Land Management: 96,406

Number of acres for selections conveyed to the University of Alaska: 0


Detail Selection Information:

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Click on the name of a proposed selection to see a record of all actions, to date, for that selection.

February 29, 2024 - Ester Dome Public Notice Closed

The public commenting period for the Ester Dome Public Notice closed on February 29, 2024. Public comments submitted are being reviewed by state adjudicators and a decision will be issued by Alaska DNR some time in the future.


January 26, 2024 - Ester Dome Public Notice Extended

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources extended the December 19, 2023, public notice. The new deadline for public comment is February 29, 2024. The public notice and extension packet can be found here: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=213642. Please review DNR's public notice for more information on how to comment.


December 19, 2023 - Ester Dome Public Notice

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources issued a public notice for comment on the Ester Dome proposed selection. This proposed selection contains 316.65 acres of land on Ester Dome, Fairbanks, Alaska (see map below). These lands are a proposed selection to be public noticed under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The public notice can be found here: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=213642. Please review DNR's public notice for more information on how to comment.


November 17, 2023 - Ester Dome Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Ester Dome near Fairbanks. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Fairbanks Meridian
Township 1 North, Range 2 West.
Comprising 316.65 acres.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 316.65 acres of the lands on Ester Dome
June 28, 2024 - Ray Mountains Selection Addition

This proposed amendment is approximately 151,172 acres, in addition to the existing proposed selection. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of this modification. The new combined total is 220,082 acres.

Fairbanks Meridian
Township 12 North, Range 15 West;
Township 12 North, Range 16 West;
Township 13 North, Range 14 West;
Township 13 North, Range 15 West;
Township 13 North, Range 16 West;
Township 14 North, Range 12 West;
Township 14 North, Range 13 West;
Township 14 North, Range 14 West;
Township 14 North, Range 15 West;
Township 14 North, Range 16 West;
Township 15 North, Range 15 West;
Township 15 North, Range 16 West.

Map depicting the Ray Mountains proposed selection of approximately 84,270 acres

July 7, 2023 - Ray Mountains Selection Modified

Approximately 15,360 acres of land within Township 13 North, Range 17 West, Fairbanks Meridian, were removed and added to the Spooky Valley proposed selection. The total acreage for this proposed selection now totals 68,910 acres, more or less. See map below for a depiction of this modification.


June 6, 2022 - Ray Mountains Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands in the Ray Mountains. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Fairbanks Meridian
Township 13 North, Range 14 West;
Township 13 North, Range 14 West;
Township 13 North, Range 15 West;
Township 13 North, Range 16 West;
Township 13 North, Range 17 West;
Township 13 North, Range 18 West;
Township 14 North, Range 14 West;
Township 14 North, Range 15 West;
Township 14 North, Range 16 West;
Township 14 North, Range 17 West.
Aggregating 84,270 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the Ray Mountains proposed selection of approximately 84,270 acres
May 24, 2024 - Spooky Valley selection submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management

The University of Alaska and the State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources have submitted a joint request for the Spooky Valley selection to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. This is the first selection to advance to the federal government.


January 12, 2024 - Spooky Valley Decision Issued by State

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources issued the decision to relinquish lands in the Ray Mountains. This decision is in favor of the University’s proposed Spooky Valley selection of approximately 96,406 acres. The next step is for UA Land Management and the State to submit the proposed selection to the Bureau of Land Management. The decision can be found here: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=213911.


September 8, 2023 - Spooky Valley Public Notice Closed

The public commenting period for the Ray Mountains Public Notice closed on September 8, 2023. The Alaska Department of Natural Resourced extended the commenting period from the original closing date of August 23, 2023 to provide additional time for comment. Public comments submitted are being reviewed by state adjudicators and a decision will be issued by Alaska DNR some time in the future.


July 19, 2023 - Spooky Valley Public Notice

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources issued a public notice for comment on the Spooky Valley proposed selection. This proposed selection contains approximately 96,406 acres of the Ray Mountains, that includes Spooky Valley, located about 120 miles northwest of Fairbanks, Alaska (see map below). These lands are a proposed selection to be public noticed under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The public notice can be found here: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=211883.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 96,406 acres of the Ray Mountains
July 19, 2023 - Spooky Valley Selection Modification

Approximately 7,620 acres of land within Township 10 North, Range 17 West, Fairbanks Meridian, were added to this proposed selection to meet township minimums required by the Bureau of Land Management. The total acreage for this proposed selection now totals 96,406 acres, more or less. See map below for a depiction of this modification.


July 7, 2023 - Spooky Valley Selection Modified

Approximately 15,360 acres of land within Township 13 North, Range 17 West, Fairbanks Meridian, were removed from the Ray Mountains proposed selection and added to this proposed selection. The total acreage for this proposed selection now totals 88,786 acres, more or less. See map below for a depiction of this modification.


September 16, 2022 - Spooky Valley Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands in the Ray Mountains. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Fairbanks Meridian
Township 10 North, Range 17 West;
Township 10 North, Range 18 West;
Township 11 North, Range 17 West;
Township 11 North, Range 18 West;
Township 12 North, Range 17 West;
Township 12 North, Range 18 West;
Aggregating to 73,442 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the Spooky Valley proposed selection of approximately 96,406 acres
May 31, 2024 - Toolik Station Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands along the Dalton Highway at Toolik Lake. These lands include the University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Arctic Biology Toolik Field Station which is currently leased from the Bureau of Land Management by UAF. These lands lie within the township listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Umiat Meridian
Township 9 South, Range 11 East.
Comprising 5,775 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 5,775 acres of the lands near Toolik Lake, North Slope, Alaska

Click on the name of a proposed selection to see a record of all actions, to date, for that selection.

October 11, 2023 - Elrington Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Elrington Island south of Chenega. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Seward Meridian
Township 2 South, Range 8 East,
Section 2.
Comprising 5 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 5 acres of the lands on Elrington Island south of Chenega
October 11, 2023 - Fish Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Fish Lake north of Glennallen. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 9 North, Range 4 West,
Section 13.
Comprising 417 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 417 acres of the lands on Fish Lake north of Glennallen.
February 15, 2023 - Homer Selection Deleted

The Homer proposed selection was deleted in favor of a Vietnam Veteran Alaska Native Allottee. BLM Case File No. AA-98689


June 6, 2022 - Homer Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands along Skyline Drive in Homer. These lands lie with the following townships.

Seward Meridian
Township 6 South, Range 13 West.
Comprising 40 acres.

October 11, 2023 - Klutina Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Klutina Lake. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 1 South, Range 4 West,
Sections 20, 28, 29, 32, and 33.
Aggregating to 2,698 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 2,698 acres of the lands on Klutina Lake
November 15, 2023 - Mentasta Public Notice Closed

The public commenting period for the Mentasta Public Notice closed on November 15, 2023. Public comments submitted are being reviewed by state adjudicators and a decision will be issued by Alaska DNR some time in the future.


October 11, 2023 - Mentasta Public Notice

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources issued a public notice for comment on the Mentasta proposed selection. This proposed selection contains approximately 24,160 acres of land north of Mentasta Lake, west of the Tok Cutoff Highway, and south of the Tok River in the Mentasta and Dry Tok Creek Areas (see map below). These lands are a proposed selection to be public noticed under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The public notice can be found here: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=212874. Please review DNR's public notice for more information on how to comment. Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 24,160 acres of the lands near Mentasta Lake
September 16, 2022 - Mentasta Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands near Mentasta Lake. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 14 North, Range 9 East;
Township 15 North, Range 8 East;
Aggregating to 26,048.95 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the Mentasta proposed selection of approximately 26,048.95 acres
October 11, 2023 - Old Man Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Old Man Lake northwest of Mendeltna. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 4 North, Range 8 West,
Sections 10 and 14.
Aggregating to 280 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 280 acres of the lands on Old Man Lake northwest of Mendeltna
October 11, 2023 - Saint Anne Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Saint Anne Lake south-southwest of Glennallen. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 1 North, Range 5 West,
Sections 25 and 36.
Aggregating to 1,065.57 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 1,065.57 acres of the lands on Saint Anne Lake
October 11, 2023 - Slana Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Nabesna Road near Slana. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 11 North, Range 8 East,
Section 28.
Comprising 613 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 613 acres of the lands near Slana
June 6, 2022 - Susitna Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands along the Denali Highway. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Fairbanks Meridian
Township 21 South, Range 1 East;
Township 21 South, Range 2 East;
Township 22 South, Range 2 East;
Township 22 South, Range 3 East;
Aggregating 7,520 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the Susitna proposed selection of approximately 7,520 acres
June 6, 2022 - Swede Lake Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands along the Denali Highway at Swede Lake. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Fairbanks Meridian
Township 21 South, Range 9 East;
Township 21 South, Range 10 East;
Township 22 South, Range 9 East;
Township 22 South, Range 10 East;
Aggregating 7,042 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the Swede Lake proposed selection of approximately 7,042 acres
October 11, 2023 - Tazlina Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Tazlina Lake at the mouth of the Nelchina River. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 2 North, Range 7 West,
Sections 2, 11, and 12.
Aggregating to 1,222.38 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 1222.38 acres of the lands on Tazlina Lake at the mouth of the Nelchina River
October 11, 2023 - Tustumena Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Tustumena Lake and the Kasilof River near southeast of Kasilof. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Seward Meridian
Township 2 North, Range 11 West,
Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, and 27.
Aggregating to 6,575 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 6,575 acres of the lands on Tustumena Lake and the Kasilof River near southeast of Kasilof

Click on the name of a proposed selection to see a record of all actions, to date, for that selection.

June 28, 2024 - Fishermans Harbor Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Kosciusko Island. These lands lie with the township listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 68 South, Range 75 East,
Lots 12 and 14, U.S. Survey No. 2616.
Comprising 3.13 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of 3.13 acres of the lands on Kosciusko Island.
October 11, 2023 - Upper Klehini Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on the Old Haines Highway near Porcupine. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 28 South, Range 54 East,
Section 21.
Comprising 30 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 30 acres of the lands Old Haines Highway near Porcupine
October 11, 2023 - Lower Klehini Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands on Haines Highway west-northwest of Klukwan. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 28 South, Range 56 East,
Section 31.
Comprising 28.27 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 28.27 acres of the lands on Haines Highway west-northwest of Klukwan
July 2, 2024 - Upper Chilkat Public Notice Closed

The public commenting period for the Upper Chilkat Public Notice closed on July 2, 2024. Public comments submitted are being reviewed by state adjudicators and a decision will be issued by Alaska DNR some time in the future.


May 31, 2024 - Upper Chilkat Public Notice

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources issued a public notice for comment of the Upper Chilkat proposed selection. This proposed selection contains approximately 4,406 acres of land along the Chilkat River outside of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on the U.S.A. and Canadian border approximately 18 miles north of Klukwan, Alaska and approximately 33 miles northwest of Haines, Alaska (see map below). These lands are a proposed selection public noticed by the state under provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The public notice can be found here: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=215598. Please review DNR's public notice for more information on how to comment.


October 11, 2023 - Upper Chilkat Selection Submitted to State

UA Land Management proposed the selection of lands along the Upper Chilkat River on the USA and Canada border. These lands lie with the townships listed below. Please see the map below for a depiction of the lands.

Copper River Meridian
Township 25 South, Range 56 East;
Township 26 South, Range 56 East.
Aggregating to 4,406 acres, more or less.

Map depicting the proposed selection of approximately 4,406 acres of the lands along the Upper Chilkat River on the USA and Canada border