https://www.nps.gov/lacl News releases from Lake Clark National Park & Preserve. en-us https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-april-25-2026.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:17:00 EST The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission spring meeting will be held in Nondalton on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-april-25-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-preserve-prescribed-burn-of-forest-debris-scheduled-for-march-19-28.htm Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:35:00 EST Prescribed Burn of Forest Debris Scheduled for March 19-28. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-preserve-prescribed-burn-of-forest-debris-scheduled-for-march-19-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-via-teleconference-only-february-7-2026.htm Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:59:00 EST The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission special meeting to discuss the Secretarial Review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program will be held via teleconference on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00PM. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-via-teleconference-only-february-7-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/candidates-sought-for-subsistence-resource-commission-december-11-2025.htm Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:19:00 EST The Superintendent of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is seeking nominations for new members to represent subsistence users on the Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC). https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/candidates-sought-for-subsistence-resource-commission-december-11-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-september-27-2025.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission Fall meeting will be held in Newhalen on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Newhalen Community Center. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-september-27-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lacl-src-april-2025.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:48:00 EST The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission spring meeting will be held in Pedro Bay on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lacl-src-april-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-september-28-2024.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:05:00 EST The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission fall meeting will be held in Port Alsworth on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-september-28-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/plane-crash-kijik-lake.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:25:00 EST On Monday, June 10 National Park Service Search and Rescue and the Alaska Air National Guard responded to a plane crash in the Kijik Lake area of Lake Clark National Park. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/plane-crash-kijik-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/johnson-tract-potential-easements.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:40:00 EST Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is seeking public comment as it prepares to conduct a resource analysis to evaluate two proposed easements needed to provide access to the Johnson Tract within Lake Clark National Park (Park). https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/johnson-tract-potential-easements.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-and-preserve-coastal-management-plan-and-public-meeting.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:05:00 EST Lake Clark National Park and Preserve welcomes all interested persons to participate in the development of its coastal management plan. The purpose of the plan is to improve visitor experiences at key coastal sites while protecting resources and responding to changing conditions.  https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-and-preserve-coastal-management-plan-and-public-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-april-13-2024.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:04:00 EST The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission spring meeting will be held in Iliamna on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-april-13-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/candidates-sought-for-subsistence-resource-commission.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:15:00 EST The Superintendent of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is seeking nominations for new members to represent subsistence users on the Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC). Nominations are being accepted through April 17, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/candidates-sought-for-subsistence-resource-commission.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-september-27-2023.htm Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:52:00 EST Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission to Meet September 27, 2023 The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission fall meeting will be held in Nondalton on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-september-27-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/drowning-in-lake-clark-national-park-and-preserve.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:36:00 EST Anchorage, AK – On Saturday, August 19, rangers at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve received a report that a father and his adult son had entered the water below the Tanalian Falls inside the southwest portion of the park and were caught by the current and swept down the river. The initial report indicated that the son was able to exit the river immediately, but the father disappeared. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/drowning-in-lake-clark-national-park-and-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-march-29-2023.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:23:00 EST The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission spring meeting will be held in Nondalton on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-march-29-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/proposed-changes-to-hunting-regs.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today announced a proposal to amend regulations for hunting and trapping on national preserves in Alaska.   The proposed regulation would reverse the 2020 Alaska Hunting and Trapping rule, which authorized several controversial sport hunting practices, including bear baiting. The new regulation would reduce visitor use conflicts and concerns over potential safety issues related to bear baiting and would also restore consistency between harvest practices allowed in national preserves and NPS management policies with respect to natural processes, abundances and wildlife behavior. https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/proposed-changes-to-hunting-regs.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-via-teleconference-only.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:13:00 EST The National Park Service’s Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission will be holding a special meeting to discuss proposed changes to the NPS Wildlife Rule on January 25, 2023. The meeting is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-subsistence-resource-commission-to-meet-via-teleconference-only.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:42:00 EST A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/subsistence-resource-commission-meeting-3-20-2022.htm Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:59:00 EST Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission Meeting March 30, 2022, Via Microsoft Teams/Teleconference Only. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/subsistence-resource-commission-meeting-3-20-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/northjohnsontractea.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:53:00 EST Anchorage, AK – On September 16, 2020 Lake Clark National Park and Preserve will release the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the North Johnson Tract Right-of-Way Certificate of Access (RWCA). The EA will be available for review and public comment for 30 days. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/northjohnsontractea.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/newpublicusecabin.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2019 06:13:00 EST Anchorage, AK – Lake Clark National Park and Preserve opened its second public use cabin on October 22, 2019. The historic Joe Thompson cabin is at the base of the newly revitalized Portage Creek Trail on the north shore of Lake Clark about thirteen miles from Port Alsworth, Alaska. This is an opportunity for park visitors to step into the shoes of a mid-century cabin builder, prospector, and commercial fisherman – stay in his cabin, hike the trail towards his prospect, and explore the Lake Clark country he lived in for forty years. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/newpublicusecabin.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/extreme-fire-danger-lake-clark-national-park-and-preserve-encourages-caution-with-use-of-campfires-and-to-report-new-wildfires.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:12:00 EST Port Alsworth, Alaska –Fire danger in Lake Clark and Iliamna Lake region is extreme as prolonged hot, dry and windy weather has dried park vegetation. These conditions mean that given an ignition source, new fires may readily start and spread quickly. Smoky conditions are widespread throughout the park as smoke moves in from distant fires. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/extreme-fire-danger-lake-clark-national-park-and-preserve-encourages-caution-with-use-of-campfires-and-to-report-new-wildfires.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/jayhammondwildernessdedication.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:11:00 EST The National Park Service dedicated the Jay S. Hammond Wilderness Area yesterday in a ceremony that celebrated Governor Hammond’s contributions to Alaska and the Hammond family’s legacy at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Former First Lady of Alaska, Bella Hammond, her daughter Heidi Hammond, and granddaughter Lauren Stanford attended. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/jayhammondwildernessdedication.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/salmon-in-wolf-diets.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:33:00 EST Port Alsworth, AK – A new study shows wolves in Southwest Alaska are using a diversity of food resources to meet their dietary needs, including a high use of salmon and salmon carcasses. The study was published in the August 2017 issue of Canadian Journal of Zoology. The study also found a possible increase in wolf pack stability in packs making regular use of salmon as a food resource. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/salmon-in-wolf-diets.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/subsistence-resource-council-2017-10.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:58:00 EST The Lake Clark National Park SRC will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or until business is completed on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the Port Alsworth Community Center on Flight Line Road in Port Alsworth, AK 99653. There will be a community luncheon prior to the meeting at 12:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/subsistence-resource-council-2017-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/final-update-on-downed-plane-in-preserve.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:11:00 EST The final update about the downed plane in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/final-update-on-downed-plane-in-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/search_2016.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2016 05:00:00 EST Poor weather conditions again thwarted efforts by a search team to locate a missing pilot and plane in Lake Clark National Park & Preserve yesterday. Search efforts will continue today. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/search_2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/concessions_contracts_for_hunting_guide_services_2016.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2016 04:30:00 EST The National Park Service has completed the selection process for three concessions contracts authorizing hunting guide services with Lake Clark National Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/concessions_contracts_for_hunting_guide_services_2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:22:00 EST New National Program Encourages Families and Classes to Visit National Parks https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/burn-ban-lifted.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2015 07:50:00 EST Recent weather conditions have moderated fire danger enough that Lake Clark National Park has lifted burn restrictions, following the Alaska Division of Forestry’s cancellation of the burn closure for the area. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/burn-ban-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/dry-lightning-sparks-two-wildfires.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2015 10:44:00 EST Between June 19 and June 21, lightning strikes sparked two small wildfires in the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/dry-lightning-sparks-two-wildfires.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/campfires-discouraged.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:26:00 EST Port Alsworth, Alaska –Fire danger in Lake Clark and Iliamna Lake region is very high and approaching extreme as prolonged hot, dry and windy weather has dried Park vegetation. These conditions mean that given an ignition source, new fires may readily start and spread quickly. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/campfires-discouraged.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-advisory-lifted.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:09:00 EST Recent precipitation in the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve area has moderated fire danger enough that park officials are lifting the fire advisory. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-advisory-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-advisory.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:01:00 EST Visitors and residents are reminded that elevated fire danger exists due to cured and dead vegetation in portions of the Lake Clark and Iliamna Lake region. These conditions mean that given an ignition source, new fires may readily start and spread quickly. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/2015-compendium-hearings.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2015 06:01:00 EST National Park Service compendiums for Alaska will be open for a 30-day public comment period. A compendium – one for each NPS area in Alaska -- is a compilation of all designations, closures and restrictions adopted under the discretionary authority within the regulations covering national parks. This regulatory tool helps manage Alaska's national park areas for the public’s enjoyment, use and protection. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/2015-compendium-hearings.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/sport-hearings.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:59:00 EST The National Park Service will hold 17 public hearings this fall on proposed regulations and environmental assessment related to sport hunting in Alaska’s national preserves. The proposals include prohibitions on taking wolf and coyote pups and adults in early summer when they den and their pelts have little commercial value; the taking of brown bears over bait stations; and the use of artificial light to take black bear cubs and sows with cubs at dens. Other procedural changes and wildlife harvest related changes are also proposed. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/sport-hearings.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/preserve-hunting-regulations.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 07:09:00 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/lacl/learn/news/preserve-hunting-regulations.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/copper-mtn-rescue.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2014 08:31:00 EST Remote rescue takes place in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/copper-mtn-rescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/park-rangers-put-down-bear-to-protect-visitors.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:35:00 EST On Tuesday, July 29th, Lake Clark National Park Service park rangers put down a sub-adult female brown bear near Silver Salmon Creek following an incident on private land adjacent to the park. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/park-rangers-put-down-bear-to-protect-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-ban-lifted.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:00:00 EST Weekend storms brought an inch of rain to Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, moderating fire danger enough that park officials are lifting the burn closure. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-ban-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/dry-conditions-persist-in-lake-clark-national-park-and-preserve.htm Fri, 30 May 2014 13:08:00 EST With the forecast showing more rain likely, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve will lift its ban on open burning in conjunction with the Lake and Peninsula Borough if the area receives at least a quarter inch of rain. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/dry-conditions-persist-in-lake-clark-national-park-and-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/burn-ban.htm Tue, 20 May 2014 09:35:00 EST Effective immediately, all open fires in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve are prohibited due to high fire danger. This order will be in effect until weather and fire conditions change. The period of this ban will generally correspond to fire ban decisions put in place by the Lake and Peninsula Borough but will be managed independently based on the wide geographic range and diversity of available fuels within the park and preserve boundaries. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/burn-ban.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/may-9-2014-elevated-fire-risk.htm Fri, 09 May 2014 09:19:00 EST Conditions are extremely dry in the Lake Clark and Iliamna Lake Region. Please be careful and refrain from burning. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/may-9-2014-elevated-fire-risk.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/getaway-feature.htm Thu, 01 May 2014 08:59:00 EST Some have called this park “little Alaska.” It is a land of stunning beauty where volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage, craggy mountains reflect in shimmering turquoise lakes, and local people and culture still depend on the land and water of their home https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/getaway-feature.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/mercury-in-fish.htm Thu, 17 Apr 2014 09:25:00 EST Fish sampled in four Alaskan national parks have tested positive for mercury and in some cases exceeded State of Alaska unlimited human consumption thresholds for women and children. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/mercury-in-fish.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/swan-2014-update.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:50:00 EST Are you curious about the various inventory and monitoring projects that are planned to be conducted in the park? Take a look at the Southwest Alaska Network (SWAN) Spring Update https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/swan-2014-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/parcel-exchange.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:47:00 EST Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is responding to a request for a land exchange with a privately owned parcel. The parcels being considered for the exchange are along the northwest shore of Lake Clark. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/parcel-exchange.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/hearings-set-on-wildlife-hunting-restrictions.htm Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:04:00 EST The National Park Service is holding public hearings in March on temporary restrictions for certain sport hunting practices in several national preserves in Alaska. Public comments on these provisions will be taken from March 9 through March 22. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/hearings-set-on-wildlife-hunting-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/newhalen-2013.htm Mon, 02 Sep 2013 07:01:00 EST 230,844 sockeye salmon passed the counting tower during their migration upriver to spawning grounds between June 30 and August 6, 2013. This year's daily counts and historic daily and cumulative counts are now available at the link above. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/newhalen-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-officially-declared-out.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:15:00 EST Sunday, August 25 the Currant Creek Fire in Lake Clark National Park was declared officially out by the State of Alaska Division of Forestry. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-officially-declared-out.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-reduces-risk-of-future-fires-revives-forest.htm Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:46:00 EST The active 1784-acre Currant Creek Fire has burned for more than a month 15 miles northeast of Port Alsworth in Lake Clark National Park. Through shared wildfire responsibilities, the National Park Service and State of Alaska Division of Forestry fire managers continue to balance the risks and benefits of the lightning-caused fire. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-reduces-risk-of-future-fires-revives-forest.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-responds-to-hot-and-dry-weather.htm Wed, 31 Jul 2013 06:01:00 EST Given the persistent hot and dry weather, the 1,784-acre Currant Creek Fire remains active on the north side of Currant Creek. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-responds-to-hot-and-dry-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/multiple-small-columns-of-smoke-observed.htm Sun, 28 Jul 2013 05:21:00 EST The fire continues to burn on the north side of Currant Creek and is expected to consume most of the remaining fuels between the fire and the north edge of Currant Creek within the next couple of days if the current weather pattern persists. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/multiple-small-columns-of-smoke-observed.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-update-7-26.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:26:00 EST Northern portions of the Currant Creek Fire has been active during this period of hot, dry weather and two NPS fire personnel were dispatched yesterday to install a weather station on Currant Creek and monitor the fire from the ground. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-update-7-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-responds-to-warm-weather-becomes-active-again.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:50:00 EST Once again warm and dry weather has settled over Lake Clark NP and the Currant Creek Fire has responded by becoming active. The Division of Forestry monitored the 779 acre-fire twice July 23. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-responds-to-warm-weather-becomes-active-again.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-remains-active.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:22:00 EST The State of Alaska Division of Forestry conducted an overflight of the Currant Creek Fire July 14 in the evening and reported that the west side of the fire was active and burning toward Lake Clark. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-remains-active.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/smokejumpers-deployed-to-currant-creek-fire.htm Sun, 14 Jul 2013 10:18:00 EST Activity on the Currant Creek Fire increased July 13 prompting State of Alaska Division of Forestry fire managers to deploy eight smokejumpers to assess the fire from the ground. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/smokejumpers-deployed-to-currant-creek-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-smoldering.htm Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:40:00 EST State of Alaska Division of Forestry fire managers flew the Currant Creek Fire late yesterday and reported seeing a column of smoke with an occasional torching tree in the fire’s northwest section. The fire activity appears to be confined to a few acres of unburned fuel inside the fire perimeter, but is expected to move downhill and slightly up valley into a pocket of spruce that did not burn in previous fire runs. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-smoldering.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-smoking.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:26:00 EST Smoke was reported yesterday afternoon on the Currant Creek Fire located fifteen miles east of Port Alsworth. The State of Alaska Division of Forestry sent the Division of Forestry Air Attack from Palmer to conduct an aerial reconnaissance of the fire and check on fire activity. They reported seeing two interior spots with some open flame and one small spot smoking on the fire’s western perimeter. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-smoking.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-update-july3.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2013 08:03:00 EST Due to cool, wet weather, fire danger is low in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and Southwest Alaska. However, until a multiple day wetting rain occurs over the Currant Creek Fire, expect occasional smoke from the fire. NPS and Division of Forestry wildfire managers will keep a close eye on the fire until it is declared out. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-update-july3.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-smoke-column-visible-sunday.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:23:00 EST Sunday, June 30 a prominent column of smoke from the Currant Creek Fire was visible to pilots and Port Alsworth residents. The fire is 15 miles northeast of Port Alsworth and was reported initially by local residents June 26 after a thunderstorm. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/currant-creek-fire-smoke-column-visible-sunday.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/new-wildfire-15-miles-northeast-of-port-alsworth.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:18:00 EST Local residents reported seeing smoke at Currant Creek as a thunder and lightning storm moved over Lake Clark the evening of June 26. Initial estimates indicate the fire is approximately 300 acres and fifteen miles northeast of Port Alsworth. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/new-wildfire-15-miles-northeast-of-port-alsworth.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-fighters-providing-protection-to-private-structures.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:36:00 EST Fire fighters are providing protection to structures and smoke is increasing as the fire grows. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/fire-fighters-providing-protection-to-private-structures.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/mapping-shows-kristen-creek-fire-growing.htm Sun, 23 Jun 2013 11:12:00 EST Port Alsworth, Alaska –The State of Alaska Division of Forestry mapped the Kristin Creek Fire from the air yesterday and reported that it had grown from 635 acres on June 20 to 2,409 acres. The fire was 65 percent active, smoldering primarily in tundra and moving predominately to the northwest. Four helitack fire fighters are on the ground monitoring the fire and its movements closely and focusing their efforts on reducing the wildfire risk to structures. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/mapping-shows-kristen-creek-fire-growing.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/kristin-creek-fire-news-release-june-21-2013.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:56:00 EST The Kristin Creek Fire continues to burn in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and has grown from 5 acres, as reported on June 18, to 635 acres as of June 21 at approximately 3:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/kristin-creek-fire-news-release-june-21-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/kristin-creek-fire-news-release-june-19-2013.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:26:00 EST On the evening of June 18th a wildfire ignited by lightning was discovered by National Park Service volunteers. The Kristin Fire is located in the northwest corner of Lake Clark NP&P near Kristin Creek. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/kristin-creek-fire-news-release-june-19-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/2011-gmp-open-houses.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:07:00 EST Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Hosts Open Houses for the General Management Plan Amendment/ Wilderness Study Environment Impact Statement https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/2011-gmp-open-houses.htm https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-christmas-ornament.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST Press release on the Lake Clark National Park ornament designed by local artist, Leticia "Tish" Bowman, for the White House Christmas tree. https://www.nps.gov/lacl/learn/news/lake-clark-national-park-christmas-ornament.htm