Alaska Natives Score 2,594 Acres: Underground Rights Go to Another Group
Published Date: 2/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management is approving the transfer of about 2,594 acres of land near Eklutna, Alaska, to Eklutna, Inc. for the surface rights, while Cook Inlet Region, Inc. will get the underground rights. This move affects Alaska Native groups and lets anyone with a claim appeal the decision soon. It’s a big step in honoring Native land claims with clear deadlines for appeals.
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BLM Approves 2,594.14 Acres Conveyance
The Bureau of Land Management will convey the surface estate of about 2,594.14 acres near Eklutna, Alaska to Eklutna, Inc., and the subsurface estate in the same lands will be conveyed to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. when the surface is conveyed. This is an official approval of those property interests under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Who Can Appeal and Deadlines
Any party claiming a property interest in the affected lands may appeal the BLM decision. Unknown or unlocated parties (and others specified) have until March 30, 2026 to file an appeal; parties served by certified mail have 30 days from the date of receipt to file an appeal.
Public Access Easements Addressed
The BLM's decision addresses any public access easements to be reserved to the United States under section 17(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1616(b)) for the described lands. That means the decision explicitly considers whether public access rights will be retained.
Notice Publication in Anchorage Paper
BLM will publish notice of the decision once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Anchorage Daily News to provide public notice of the conveyance decision. This publication is intended to inform potentially interested parties about the decision and appeal timelines.
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