State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land & Water
Southcentral Regional Land Office
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C
Anchorage, AK 99501-3577
Public Notice: Proposed Lease Amendment and
Solicitation of Competitive Interest
ADL 222630
Pursuant to AS 38.05.945
(USGS Quad Map Tyonek D-6)
Pursuant to AS 38.05.070(c) and AS 38.05.070(d), the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has made a Preliminary Decision to amend the existing 10-year lease issued to EL WLL Owner LLC to increase infrastructure in support of the adjacent, privately owned commercial recreation lodge, and increase the lease term to 30 years. The site is located near Skwentna, Alaska, within the NE1/4 of Section 20, Township 22 North, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska.
The public is invited to review and comment on this Preliminary Decision, and/or declare competitive interest in developing the site for a similar purpose. A copy of the Preliminary Decision can be found at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx. Questions concerning how to comment or express interest should be directed to Audrey Gilroy at (907) 269-8111 or by e-mail at audrey.gilroy@alaska.gov, or by fax to (907) 269-8913. Individuals with audio impairments who wish to respond to this Preliminary Decision by telephone may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770-8973 for assistance at no cost.
All comments and declarations of interest must be received in writing at the above listed mailing address or e-mail on or before 11:59 PM on May 29, 2026. To be eligible to appeal DNR’s Final Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i)-(m), a person must have submitted written comments during this comment period.
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with audio impairments that have questions concerning this Preliminary Decision may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770-8973 for assistance at no cost.
DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication.