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Contact: Tom Betts, (907)246-2127
The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public input on the proposed development of wildland fire management plans for 29 park units nationwide including Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve. The NPS has prepared a scoping document that explains the purpose and need for developing a wildland fire management plan and describes the proposed action that will be analyzed in an environmental assessment. Any area residents, business owners, local officials, organizational representatives, and others interested in this project are encouraged to download the scoping document and, after your review, submit comments. Comments can be expressed as concerns, thoughts, and suggestions for the proposed wildland fire management actions and mechanical and prescribed fire treatments described in the scoping document. “Wildfire happens in Alaska. On average a million acres burn annually across the state. Having a plan in place will ensure that Aniakchak is ready when a fire ignites. We encourage you to comment about this proposed plan,” said Superintendent Diane Chung. The 30-day scoping period begins February 1, 2016, and will end March 1, 2016. Please submit your comments by March 1, 2016. The scoping document is available online at the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website. To download the document and submit your comments online please visit https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?documentID=70314. If you are not able to submit comments electronically on the website, then you can mail comments to Becky Brooks |
Last updated: January 28, 2016