State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land and Water
Public Notice - August 24, 2026
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold two virtual public information meetings to provide an overview of the application and review process related to a proposed land transfer. These meetings are informational only; comments will not be taken during the sessions.
Meeting Dates and Times:
August 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Zoom Access Information
Join: https://zoom.us/j/97443705166?pwd=Yybh1PZDGuzjBTbt0AppEkbIIz34xz.1
Meeting ID: 974 4370 5166
Passcode: d6b9dD
September 2, 2026 at 11:30 am
Zoom Access Information
Join: https://zoom.us/j/91791623459?pwd=rzYkbBs9zaPAbgA6Q2iGaUIbzofS4j.1
Meeting ID: 917 9162 3459
Passcode: Wzb04h
Topic Overview
DNR is currently evaluating an application (ADL 234762) from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) requesting the transfer of approximately 20,000 acres of State-owned land near Houston. The proposed purpose is to create a multi-use industrial and energy development district.
More than 2,000 written comments have been received to date. In response, DNR is hosting these virtual information meetings to explain:
- DNR’s statutory and regulatory responsibilities
- The process to evaluate AIDEA’s application
- How public comments are incorporated into the final decision
The public comment period remains open from July 10 through September 14. The process for submitting comments is included on the public notice for the preliminary decision posted here: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=224879
Agency and public comments are encouraged and will be considered as part of the standard review and decision process.
Submitting Written Comments or Requesting Information
For additional details, or questions about the proposed land conveyance or the public information meetings, please contact:
Dan Jenkins
DMLW Program Support
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1050
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 269-8609
Email: dmlwprogramsupport@alaska.gov
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aides, services, or special modifications to submit a comment or participate in a meeting, should contact the person(s) indicated above or contact the state TDD number (907)269-8411 seven days (7) in advance of meetings to arrange accommodations.