https://www.nps.gov/cakr News releases from Cape Krusenstern National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/dr-fronstin-honored.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 EST The National Park Service proudly announces that Dr. Raime Amaguq Fronstin has been awarded the Alaska Region’s Award for Natural Resource Research. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/dr-fronstin-honored.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/winter-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-held-during-the-week-of-february-24-2025.htm Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service will hold the winter Subsistence Resource Commission Meetings for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument during the week of February 24, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/winter-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-held-during-the-week-of-february-24-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/siikauraq-whiting-named-superintendent-of-western-arctic-national-parklands.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the selection of Siikauraq Whiting as the new superintendent for Western Arctic National Parklands, which administers Kobuk Valley National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, and Noatak National Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/siikauraq-whiting-named-superintendent-of-western-arctic-national-parklands.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/fall-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-in-kotzebue-alaska.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service will hold the fall Subsistence Resource Commission meetings for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument, October 7-10, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/fall-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-in-kotzebue-alaska.htm https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/federal-seasons-for-subsistence-dall-s-sheep-hunts-to-remain-closed-in-portions-of-gmus-23-and-in-26.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 EST The Superintendent of Western Arctic National Parklands announces that the seasons for the Federal Subsistence Dall’s Sheep hunts within portions of Game Management Units (GMUs) 23 and 26A will remain closed for the regulatory year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/federal-seasons-for-subsistence-dall-s-sheep-hunts-to-remain-closed-in-portions-of-gmus-23-and-in-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/federal-customary-and-traditional-muskoxen-hunt.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 04:30:00 EST Western Arctic National Parklands opens the muskox (UMIŊMAK) federal subsistence permit lottery on Monday, June 3, 2024 The National Park Service at the Western Arctic National Parklands will be issuing federal subsistence hunting permits for two muskox hunts – FX2312 and FX2303 – in Game Management Unit (GMU) 23 NW. The season is August 1, 2024 – March 15, 2025. A total of three (3) federal subsistence permits will be issued (one for FX2312 and two for FX2303).  https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/federal-customary-and-traditional-muskoxen-hunt.htm https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/noatak-placenames-collaborators-recognized.htm Thu, 02 May 2024 04:30:00 EST Noatak, AK The National Park Service (NPS) office in Kotzebue, Alaska, is pleased to announce a new annual award, the Eileen DeVinney Award. For the inaugural Eileen DeVinney Award, NPS staff traveled to the Native Village of Noatak to thank the Noatak Placenames project 2023 field team: Hilda Booth, Thurston Booth, Ricky Ashby, and James Adams. https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/noatak-placenames-collaborators-recognized.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/cape-krusenstern-spring-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-in-kotzebue-alaska.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:30:00 EST The National Park Service’s Cape Krusenstern National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission meeting to be held in Kotzebue March 18-9, 2024. Meetings are open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/cape-krusenstern-spring-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings-in-kotzebue-alaska.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/subsistence-resource-commissions-open-for-new-members.htm Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:01:00 EST Applications for Secretarial Appointments to the Cape Krusenstern and Kobuk Valley Subsistence Resource Commissions is now open on the Federal Register. Interested individuals, residing in the NANA region, can find more information at the Federal Registry. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/subsistence-resource-commissions-open-for-new-members.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/kasilof-couple-charged-with-federal-regulations-violations-for-illegal-commercial-game-transportation-in-noatak-national-preserve.htm Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:00:00 EST A Kasilof couple were charged with multiple federal regulation violations related to alleged illegal commercial transportation of game hunters in Alaska following a multi-year investigation by National Park Service (NPS) rangers. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/kasilof-couple-charged-with-federal-regulations-violations-for-illegal-commercial-game-transportation-in-noatak-national-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/news.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:00 EST Fall subsistence Resource Commission meetings in Kotzebue, AK -- Kobuk Valley SRC and Cape Krusenstern SRC dates announced. Kobuk Valley Subsistence Resource Commission to Meet October 30-31, 2023 Cape Krusenstern Subsistence Resource Commission to Meet November 1-2, 2023 https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/news.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/job-announcement-subsistence-liaison.htm Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:00:00 EST The National Park Service at the Western Arctic National Parklands is recruiting for a Subsistence Liaison. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/job-announcement-subsistence-liaison.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/2023-06-05-muskox-lottery.htm Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 EST Western Arctic National Parklands opens the muskox federal subsistence permit lottery on Monday, June 5, 2023 https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/2023-06-05-muskox-lottery.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/department-of-interior-and-agriculture-to-host-talking-circle-in-koztebue.htm Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:00 EST The US Departments of the Interior and Agriculture will host a Talking Circle at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue, Alaska. The purpose of the Talking Circle is to improve stewardship of public lands, waters, and wildlife by acknowledging and empowering Tribes as partners in co-stewardship. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/department-of-interior-and-agriculture-to-host-talking-circle-in-koztebue.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EST Subsistence Resource Commission meetings for Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Kobuk Valley National Park rescheduled for April 13 and 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EST Subsistence Resource Commission meetings for Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Kobuk Valley National Park rescheduled for April 13 and 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EST Subsistence Resource Commission meetings for Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Kobuk Valley National Park rescheduled for April 13 and 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/rescheduled-spring-subsistence-resource-commision-meeting-dates.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/western-arctic-national-parklands-transition-to-wind-energy.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) transitioned to wind energy at their largest facility in the Arctic, the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center. In partnership with Kotzebue Electric Association, this initiative will reduce reliance on heating fuel and the associated costs. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/western-arctic-national-parklands-transition-to-wind-energy.htm https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/update-to-kobuk-valley-and-cape-krusenstern-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:45:00 EST Kobuk Valley and Cape Krusenstern Subsistence Resource Commission Meetings have been postponed until a later date in the spring. Check back later for more updates. https://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/news/update-to-kobuk-valley-and-cape-krusenstern-subsistence-resource-commission-meetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/2023-02-17-cakr-src-meeting.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service’s Cape Krusenstern National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission will be meeting in Kotzebue on Wednesday and Thursday, February 22-23. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/2023-02-17-cakr-src-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1840/ray-mcpadden-selected-as-superintendent-for-western-arctic-national-parklands.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:34:00 EST Ray McPadden selected as Superintendent for Western Arctic National Parklands https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1840/ray-mcpadden-selected-as-superintendent-for-western-arctic-national-parklands.htm https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/news/northern-alaska-chief-ranger-pilot-national-aviation-safety-award.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:00:00 EST Congratulations to Chief Ranger/Pilot Scott Sample, the 2020 recipient of the National Park Service Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award. This award "recognizes an individual or organization within the NPS at the park, regional, or national level who proactively promotes an open-minded attitude in the prevention of aviation mishaps and accidents, works diligently to correct and improve aviation safety deficiencies, and effectively communicates the actions and results to others." It is given annually to aviation specialists who exemplify excellence in the field of aviation safety. https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/news/northern-alaska-chief-ranger-pilot-national-aviation-safety-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/src-postponed.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2020 09:28:00 EST The November 10th Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) meeting for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument has been postponed due to the passing of a long time SRC member. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/src-postponed.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1349/57yearsdunlin.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:05:00 EST Banding shorebirds has provided long-term data related to the areas the birds use seasonally and during migration. By understanding their movement patterns and their population dynamics, we can identify critical areas, worldwide, for their conservation. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1349/57yearsdunlin.htm https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/successful-search-for-pilot-on-upper-noatak-river.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:45:00 EST A successful search was initiated on Wednesday, August 12th, for a pilot who was reported overdue by a concerned friend. https://www.nps.gov/noat/learn/news/successful-search-for-pilot-on-upper-noatak-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/northwest-arctic-heritage-center-reduces-building-hours.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:05:00 EST Due to a number of staffing changes at the National Park Service office in Kotzebue, AK, the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center will have reduced hours beginning Monday, December 17, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/northwest-arctic-heritage-center-reduces-building-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/federal-subsistence-board-eliminates-winter-cow-moose-season.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:54:00 EST The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) has approved Emergency Special Action WSA18-04 with modification to close the Federal winter cow moose season and close moose hunting in Unit 23 except by Federally qualified subsistence users for the 2018/2019 regulatory year. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/federal-subsistence-board-eliminates-winter-cow-moose-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/cakr-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-may-8-9-2018.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:28:00 EST The National Park Service's Cap Krusenstern National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held in Kotzebue on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/cakr-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-may-8-9-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/alaska-park-compendiums-open-for-comment.htm Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:29:00 EST Anchorage – National Park Service compendiums for Alaska are open for public comment through February 15, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/alaska-park-compendiums-open-for-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/index.htm Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:29:00 EST Anchorage – National Park Service compendiums for Alaska are open for public comment through February 15, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/cape-krusenstern-subsistence-resource-commission-october-2017.htm Mon, 11 Sep 2017 06:02:00 EST The National Park Service’s Cape Krusenstern National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission will be meeting in Kotzebue on Wednesday, October 4-5, 2017. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/cape-krusenstern-subsistence-resource-commission-october-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/cape-krusenstern-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-april-11-and-12.htm Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:49:00 EST Updated schedule for Cape Krusenstern SRC meeting plus call in information. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/cape-krusenstern-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-april-11-and-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/spring-src-meeting-dates-2017.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:14:00 EST Cape Krusenstern National Monument SRC meeting dates are April 11 and April 12. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/spring-src-meeting-dates-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/superintendent-lukin.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:33:00 EST Maija Katak Lukin, Maniilaq Association Tribal Environmental Manager, and former Mayor of the City of Kotzebue, has been selected as the new superintendent for the Western Arctic Parklands. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/superintendent-lukin.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/hunting-regs.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 09:49:00 EST The National Park Service is proposing a permanent federal prohibition on three historically illegal predator hunting practices in Alaska’s national preserves. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/hunting-regs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/metals-in-mammals-birds.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Park Service has released a report on heavy metals exposure on a small sample of wildlife in Cape Krusenstern National Monument in Northwest Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/cakr/learn/news/metals-in-mammals-birds.htm