Alaska Online Public Notices #223207

Prince of Wales Island Area Plan Revision – Public Scoping Process

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching a public scoping process to revise the Prince of Wales Island Area Plan (POWIAP): - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), State of Alaska - Purpose: - Update the POWIAP to reflect changes in land use, resources, ownership, and economic/social conditions - Public Engagement: - Seeking public input to identify issues and alternatives for state land management - Community meetings scheduled in Thorne Bay, Craig, Coffman Cove, Ketchikan, Anchorage, and virtually - Written comments accepted by mail or email - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured at this stage - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a planning and engagement effort - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on public participation and comment submission - No technical or procurement-specific requirements identified

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has initiated a planning process to revise the Prince of Wales Island Area Plan, originally adopted in 1998 and amended in 2008. This revision aims to address changes in land use, natural and cultural resources, and economic and social conditions. The process includes public scoping meetings across several communities and a virtual session to gather input on issues and management policies. Written comments are encouraged and can be submitted by May 26, 2026.

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