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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Grants available for Land and Water Conservation Fund projects.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants available for Land and Water Conservation Fund projects</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Grants available for snowmobile trail grooming and safety until August 16.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants available for snowmobile trail grooming and safety until August 16</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Albert Loop Trail at Eagle River Nature Center closing for season.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail at Eagle River Nature Center closing for season</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Historic Preservation Fund grant period opens for Certified Local Governments.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Historic Preservation Fund grant period opens for Certified Local Governments</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board recruiting new members.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board recruiting new members</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Petro Star royalty oil and gas contract approved by board.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Petro Star royalty oil and gas contract approved by board</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/SnowTRAC annual meeting scheduled for September 20.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SnowTRAC annual meeting scheduled for September 20</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Wildland fire risk reduction planned on JBER near Stuckagain Heights.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Wildland fire risk reduction planned on JBER near Stuckagain Heights</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Mark Wiggin to serve as new DNR deputy commissioner.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mark Wiggin to serve as new DNR deputy commissioner</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Community-based coastal monitoring project underway for Bristol Bay.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Community-based coastal monitoring project underway for Bristol Bay</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Commissioner Mack issues statement on Prudhoe Bay Unit decision.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Commissioner Mack issues statement on Prudhoe Bay Unit decision</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/SnowTRAC grants approved for trail grooming and safety.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SnowTRAC grants approved for trail grooming and safety</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/New maps of tsunami hazards for Alaska coastal communities.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New maps of tsunami hazards for Alaska coastal communities</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2016 Alaska fire season numbers well below normal.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2016 Alaska fire season numbers well below normal</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/New Livengood geology map and report highlight area&apos;s mineral potential.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New Livengood geology map and report highlight area&apos;s mineral potential</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State geologists to map landslide hazards in Sitka.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State geologists to map landslide hazards in Sitka</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Bank restoration project gets underway in Chena River State Recreation Area.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bank restoration project gets underway in Chena River State Recreation Area</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Recruits sought for Chugach State Park Citizens Advisory Board.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Recruits sought for Chugach State Park Citizens Advisory Board</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Proposals sought for lease or purchase of Mt McKinley Meat and Sausage plant.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Proposals sought for lease or purchase of Mt McKinley Meat and Sausage plant</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Invasive Elodea found at Potter Marsh in Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Invasive Elodea found at Potter Marsh in Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Historical Commission to meet November 16 in Anchorage.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Historical Commission to meet November 16 in Anchorage</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/New report highlights mineral potential of Tok River area.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New report highlights mineral potential of Tok River area</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Public meetings planned on proposed Lower Kasilof drift boat takeout.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public meetings planned on proposed Lower Kasilof drift boat takeout</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/How to harvest an Alaska-grown Christmas tree.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How to harvest an Alaska-grown Christmas tree</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Ice fishing huts available to rent on Interior lakes.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ice fishing huts available to rent on Interior lakes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Board of Forestry to meet December 13.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Board of Forestry to meet December 13</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska receives $17.8 million in oil and gas lease sales.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska receives $17.8 million in oil and gas lease sales</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DNR Public Information Centers will be closed on Dec. 23.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR Public Information Centers will be closed on Dec. 23</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State opposes BLM use of unproven technology for state land entitlement.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State opposes BLM use of unproven technology for state land entitlement</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State trails advisory board to meet January 11 and 12.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State trails advisory board to meet January 11 and 12</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Kenai River state park advisory board recruiting members01092017.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kenai River state park advisory board recruiting members</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Nancy Lake Willow Creek and Denali state park units open to snowmobiles.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nancy Lake Willow Creek and Denali state park units open to snowmobiles</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/New members sought for Snowmobile Trails Advisory Council01242017.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New members sought for Snowmobile Trails Advisory Council</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska State Parks seeks artists for 2017 residency program.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks seeks artists for 2017 residency program</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Grants available for community orchards and food forest projects.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants available for community orchards and food forest projects</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Plant Materials Center annual seed sale begins April 19.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Plant Materials Center annual seed sale begins April 19</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Division of Agriculture accepting specialty crop grant applications.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Agriculture accepting specialty crop grant applications</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska State Parks to launch new public use cabin reservation system.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks to launch new public use cabin reservation system</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Board of Forestry to meet April 14 in Ketchikan.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Board of Forestry to meet April 14 in Ketchikan</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Bidding open now for DNR&apos;s annual land auction for Alaskans03242017.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bidding open now for DNR&apos;s annual land auction for Alaskans</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/New burn permits required starting April 1.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New burn permits required starting April 1</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Community Forest Council seeks new members01052017.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council seeks new members</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Big Delta State Historical Park launches project to protect historic properties.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Big Delta State Historical Park launches project to protect historic properties</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Arbor Day grants available from Alaska Community Forest Council.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Arbor Day grants available from Alaska Community Forest Council</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DNR increases oversight of Pebble activities on state land.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR increases oversight of Pebble activities on state land</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Historical Commission to discuss Fourth Avenue Theatre at April 24 meeting.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Historical Commission to discuss Fourth Avenue Theatre at April 24 meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Seasonal trail restrictions planned for Chena River State Recreation Area04172017.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Seasonal trail restrictions planned for Chena River State Recreation Area</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Public land access in Knik River watershed protected in settlement agreement.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public land access in Knik River watershed protected in settlement agreement</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/New day use and entrance fees to be implemented at state parks.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New day use and entrance fees to be implemented at state parks</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Prescribed burns planned at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson04262017.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prescribed burns planned at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day on May 2.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day on May 2</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans invited to participate in Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to participate in Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Celebrate Arbor Day on May 15.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Celebrate Arbor Day on May 15</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Wildland fire prevention and preparedness week is May 14-20.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Wildland fire prevention and preparedness week is May 14-20</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Private sale of state owned meat plant finalized.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Private sale of state owned meat plant finalized</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Recreational Trails Program grant application period starts earlier this year.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Recreational Trails Program grant application period starts earlier this year</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Public meetings scheduled on Kasilof River area projects.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public meetings scheduled on Kasilof River area projects</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Join State Parks and partners for National Trails Day events June 2-4.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Join State Parks and partners for National Trails Day events June 2-4</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans invited to join new $5 Alaska Grown, Five Month Challenge.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to join new $5 Alaska Grown, Five Month Challenge</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Independence Mine State Historical Park opens June 11.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Independence Mine State Historical Park opens June 11</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State seeks nominations for 2017 Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State seeks nominations for 2017 Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Farm to School Grant Awarded by USDA for Rural Alaska Projects.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Farm to School Grant Awarded by USDA for Rural Alaska Projects</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Historical Commission to meet July 17 in Anchorage.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Historical Commission to meet July 17 in Anchorage</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State opens bids for Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula lease sales on June 21.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State opens bids for Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula lease sales on June 21</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State to hold Cook Inlet, Alaska Peninsula oil and gas lease sales on June 21.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State to hold Cook Inlet, Alaska Peninsula oil and gas lease sales on June 21</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State receives six bids in Cook Inlet lease sale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State receives six bids in Cook Inlet lease sale</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State seeks private contractors to operate Delta Area state parks.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State seeks private contractors to operate Delta Area state parks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Ethan Tyler appointed Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Director.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ethan Tyler appointed Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Director</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Board of Forestry to meet August 1.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Board of Forestry to meet August 1</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State forestry firefighting crews head south to Lower 48.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry firefighting crews head south to Lower 48</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Annual state land auction nets $2.27 million in high bids.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Annual state land auction nets $2.27 million in high bids</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Float Coat Song spreads life-saving safety message statewide.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Float Coat Song spreads life-saving safety message statewide</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Contracts awarded for private operation of Delta Area state parks.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Contracts awarded for private operation of Delta Area state parks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Geologic photos of Alaska available through searchable online tool.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Geologic photos of Alaska available through searchable online tool</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/McCollums and Pinkelmans named Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>McCollums and Pinkelmans named Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DNR issues decision on Colville River Unit expansion.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR issues decision on Colville River Unit expansion</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Albert Loop Trail at Eagle River Nature Center closed for season.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail at Eagle River Nature Center closed for season</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska residents - Stake your own parcel of state land.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska residents - Stake your own parcel of state land</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/SnowTRAC annual meeting scheduled for September 6.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SnowTRAC annual meeting scheduled for September 6</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Anchorage PIC to close at 4 p.m. daily through Sept. 8.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anchorage PIC to close at 4 p.m. daily through Sept. 8</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DNR seeks public input on proposed revision to fee regulations.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR seeks public input on proposed revision to fee regulations</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/New board member sought for Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New board member sought for Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Heidi Hansen to serve as DNR deputy commissioner.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Heidi Hansen to serve as DNR deputy commissioner</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Mental Health Trust fall statewide land sale features 64 parcels.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Mental Health Trust fall statewide land sale features 64 parcels</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DNR auctions Creek Bend House off Old Glenn Hwy.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR auctions Creek Bend House off Old Glenn Hwy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/First Alaska timber sale awarded under Good Neighbor Authority.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>First Alaska timber sale awarded under Good Neighbor Authority</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Division of Geological &amp; Geophysical Surveys releases its 5,000th publication.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Geological &amp; Geophysical Surveys releases its 5,000th publication</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/New maps describe tsunami hazards for Juneau and Kodiak.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New maps describe tsunami hazards for Juneau and Kodiak</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Board of Forestry to meet November 29.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Board of Forestry to meet November 29</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Office of Boating Safety receives national recognition.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Office of Boating Safety receives national recognition</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Enjoy free parking at Alaska state parks on day after Thanksgiving.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Enjoy free parking at Alaska state parks on day after Thanksgiving</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DNR office closures on Nov. 24.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR office closures on Nov. 24</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Tis the season to harvest a Christmas tree.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tis the season to harvest a Christmas tree</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DGGS improves access to rock geochemistry data.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DGGS improves access to rock geochemistry data</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State receives $21.2 million in oil and gas lease sales.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State receives $21.2 million in oil and gas lease sales</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DGGS to host coastal flooding fellowship.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DGGS to host coastal flooding fellowship</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Nancy Lake and Willow Creek state recreation areas open to snowmobiles.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nancy Lake and Willow Creek state recreation areas open to snowmobiles</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Retailers recognized in first-ever 5 Alaska Grown Challenge.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/First Day Hikes planned in Delta Junction, Homer, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board to meet Jan. 16-17.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board to meet Jan. 16-17</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Specialty crop grants available to Alaska applicants01162018.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Specialty crop grants available to Alaska applicants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Applicants sought for Kenai River Special Management Area advisory board.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Applicants sought for Kenai River Special Management Area advisory board</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State issues annual report on its geological activities.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State issues annual report on its geological activities</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans invited to participate in radon project.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to participate in radon project</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Board of Forestry to meet February 23.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Board of Forestry to meet February 23</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day grants.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Partnership yields new information on Tongass young growth forest.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Partnership yields new information on Tongass young growth forest</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DOF accepting applications for wildland firefighter academy in McGrath.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DOF accepting applications for wildland firefighter academy in McGrath</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska State Parks seeks artists for 2018 residency program.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks seeks artists for 2018 residency program</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Public advised to avoid Hatcher Pass due to avalanche and road closure.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public advised to avoid Hatcher Pass due to avalanche and road closure</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans invited to bid in annual land auction.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to bid in annual land auction</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State land managers collaborating on Haines timber projects.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State land managers collaborating on Haines timber projects</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Burn permits required starting April 1 03292018.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Burn permits required starting April 1</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Plant Materials Center annual seed sale starts April 16.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Plant Materials Center annual seed sale starts April 16</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Community Forest Council seeks new members04052018.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council seeks new members</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-19-18 Office of Boating Safety releases annual Alaska boat accident statistics.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Office of Boating Safety releases Alaska boat accident statistics</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-19-18 DNR revives Bristol Bay Advisory Group and issues Pebble exploration permit.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR revives Bristol Bay Advisory Group</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-9-18 State receives eight bids in Cook Inlet lease sale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Eight bids received in Cook Inlet lease sale</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-15-18 Celebrate Arbor Day in Alaska by planting a tree.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Celebrate Arbor Day on May 21</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-15-18 State seeks nominations for 2018 Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State seeks nominations for 2018 Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-24-18 AICC Media Release - Use caution with fire over Memorial Day Weekend.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Use caution with fire over Memorial Day weekend</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Join National Trails Day events June 2-3 in Alaska State Parks.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Join National Trails Day activities June 2 and 3 in state parks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State park access projects underway soon in Fairbanks area.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State park projects underway soon in Fairbanks area</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-1-18 Alaskans invited to support local agriculture in $5 Alaska Grown Challenge.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Support local agriculture in $5 Alaska Grown Challenge</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-4-18 New marketing effort highlights restaurants using Alaska Grown.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New marketing effort recognizes restaurants using Alaska Grown</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Construction update released for Chena River State Recreation Area.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Construction update for Chena River State Recreation Area</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DevPre_Announcemt_grants.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Funding now available for historic preservation grants in Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-10-18 Five Alaska wildfire crews heading south to assist in western states.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>5 Alaska wildfire crews heading south to assist in western states</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-11-2018 Annual state land auction nets $2.42 million in high bids.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Annual state land sale nets over $2 million in high bids</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/final media release - Board of Forestry August 8-10 2018 (002).pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Board of Forestry to meet August 8 and 10</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Olsons named Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Olsons named Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-1-18 Check Alaska trees for Asian longhorned beetles this August.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Check trees for Asian longhorned beetle in August</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Applications sought for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants in Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Applications sought for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Albert Loop Trail closes for season.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail closes for season</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-14-18 State of Alaska scientist awarded avalanche research fellowship.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State scientist awarded avalanche research fellowship</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-15-18 Nominations sought for potential Alaska geothermal lease sale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nominations sought for potential Alaska geothermal lease sale</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-20-18 Division of Oil and Gas soliciting bids for Northern Alaska lease sales.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bids sought for Northern Alaska oil and gas lease sales</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-27-18 Homegrown by Heroes program to launch at Alaska State Fair this week.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Homegrown by Heroes program launch at Alaska State Fair this week</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/9.6.18 Agencies collaborate on Chugach National Forest spruce beetle project .pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR assisting with Chugach National Forest spruce beetle project</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/9-13-18 State publishes landmark report on active faults and seismic hazards in Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State publishes report on active faults and seismic hazards in AK</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/9-20-18 Public input sought on Kachemak Bay State Park management plan.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public input sought on Kachemak Bay State Park management plan</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-1-18 Spruce beetle activity continues to rise in Southcentral Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spruce beetle activity continues to rise in Southcentral AK</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-2-18 Comment period extended for Kachemak Bay draft plan.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public comment period lengthened for Kachemak Bay management plan</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-9-18 Alaska Roadless Rule Citizen Advisory Committee begins public meetings.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Roadless Rule advisory committee begins public meetings</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10.17.18 Roadless Rule Citizen Advisory Committee to meet Oct. 24-26.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Roadless rule advisory committee meets in Ketchikan</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10.24.18 Board of Forestry meets Nov. 14.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Board of Forestry to meet November 14</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-31-2019 Orchard and food forest grant proposals sought.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2019 Community Orchard and Food Forest Grants</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-7-18 DNR announces office closures on Nov. 23 and Dec. 24.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR announces office closures on Nov 23 and Dec 24</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11.7.18 Albert Loop Trail reopened at Eagle River Nature Center.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail reopened at Eagle River Nature Center</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11.13.18 DNR approves Kuparuk lease transfer.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR approves Kuparuk oil and gas lease transfer</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-14-18 State opens bids for Northern Alaska oil and gas leases.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State opens bids for Northern Alaska oil and gas leases</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-14-18 2019 Alaska State Parks Annual Parking Passes available for sale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2019 Alaska State Parks Annual Parking Passes available for sale</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-15-18 State receives $28.1 million in Northern Alaska oil and gas lease sales.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State receives $28 million in oil and gas lease sales</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-16-18 State Parks soliciting proposals for operation of Big Delta State Historical Park.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Operation proposals solicited for Big Delta State Historical Park</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-21-18 Tis the season for harvesting Christmas trees on public lands.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tis the season to harvest a Christmas tree on state land</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-27-18 Alaska Roadless Rule Citizen Advisory Committee submits final report.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Roadless Rule advisory committee issues final report</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-14-18 DNR Commissioner Feige names two to leadership team.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR Commissioner Feige names two to leadership team</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-19-18 Ice fishing huts now available in Interior Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ice fishing huts now available in Interior Alaska</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/01-09-19 Alaskans can apply for federal specialty crop block grants.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans can apply for federal specialty crop block grants</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-15-19 State and DNR committed to safely developing Donlin Gold project.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State and DNR committed to safely developing Donlin Gold project</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-26-18 First Day Hikes planned in Anchorage Big Delta Homer Southeast.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>First Day Hikes planned in Anchorage Big Delta Homer Southeast</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/01-15-19 DNR Commissioner Feige completes leadership team.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR Commissioner Feige completes leadership team</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/01-15-19 Edited DNR Commissioner Feige completes leadership team.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Edited DNR Commissioner Feige completes leadership team</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-23-19 Alaska Grown $5 Challenge names Wasilla Walmart as 2018 winner.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Grown $5 Challenge names Wasilla Walmart as 2018 winner</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-24-19 Advisory- Learn about radon health hazards at presentation Wednesday.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Learn about radon health hazards at presentation Wednesday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-29-19 Public invited to comment on changes to burning regulations.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public invited to comment on changes to burning regulations</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-11-19 Alaska State Parks welcomes first Park Ambassador.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks welcomes first Park Ambassador</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-15-19 Second Good Neighbor Authority timber sale finalized in Southeast.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Second Good Neighbor Authority timber sale finalized in Southeast</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-15-19 Kenai River state park advisory board recruiting members.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kenai River state park advisory board is recruiting members</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-19-19 Arbor Day grants available from Alaska Community Forest Council.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Arbor Day grants available from Alaska Community Forest Council</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-25-19 Temporary closures at Knik River Public Use Area road shooting range.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Temp closures at Knik River Public Use Area road shooting range</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-25-19 Temporary closures at Knik River Public Use Area road shooting range.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Temporary closures at Knik River Public Use Area road gun range</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-11-19 State Parks receives trail grooming grant for Independence Mine.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Parks receives trail grooming grant for Independence Mine</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-13-19 - State Board of Forestry to hold meeting April 3.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry to hold meeting April 3</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-26-19 International Society of Arboriculture to hold classes in Anchorage.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>International Society of Arboriculture to hold class in Anchorage</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-26-19 State Forestry burn permits required starting April 1.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Forestry burn permits required starting April 1</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-2-19 Deadline to apply for Arbor Day grants extended to April 18.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deadline to apply for Arbor Day grants extended to April 18</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-3-19 Plant Materials Centers annual seed sale starts April 17.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Plant Materials Centers annual seed sale starts April 17</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4319ChenaRiverStateRecreationAreatrailaccesslimiteduntildry.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chena River State Recreation Area trail access limited until dry</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-5-19 Alaska State Parks refocuses Recreational Trails Program funds.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks refocuses Recreational Trails Program funds</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-9-19 Two state campgrounds closed due to bark beetle-infested trees.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two state campgrounds closed due to bark beetle infested trees</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-19-19 Personal-use woodcutting opportunities in Southcentral Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Personal use woodcutting opportunities in Southcentral Alaska</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-24-19 Eagle River Campground Access Road closed due to earthquake damage.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Earthquake damage closes Eagle River Campground and access road</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-26-19 Prescribed burns planned at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prescribed burns planned at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-2-19 Alaskans to Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day on May 7.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans to Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day on May 7</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-29-2019 Alaska Community Forest Council seeks new members.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council seeks new members</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5102019GovernorDunleavyurgesAlaskanstopreventprepareforwildfires.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Governor urges Alaskans to prevent and prepare for wildfire</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-13-19 Chena River SRA shooting range closed for clean-up Saturday.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chena River SRA shooting range closed for clean up Saturday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/05-14-19 Nominations sought for 2019 Alaska Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nominations sought for 2019 Alaska Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-15-19 Fall 2018 lease sale to include SALSA oil and gas sale blocks.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fall 2019 lease sale to include SALSA oil and gas sale blocks</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-16-2019 Celebrate Arbor Day in Alaska on May 20.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Join in celebrating Arbor Day in Alaska on May 20</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-22-19 State receives three bids in Cook Inlet oil &amp; gas lease sale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State receives three bids in Cook Inlet oil &amp; gas lease sale</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-22-19 Wildfire managers urge caution with fire over holiday weekend.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Wildfire managers urge caution with fire over holiday weekend</news:title>
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  <url>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-2-19 Facilities close as fire continues in Chena River Recreation Area.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7919ParksForestryextendbanoncampfiresinInteriorSouthcentral.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/71019AuctionputsAlaskalandsinAlaskahandsearns$2.1million.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Alaska Residents Stake your own parcel of State Land</news:title>
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      <news:title>Hunters heading into the woods should be careful with fire</news:title>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/9319BurnclosuretobeliftedforKenai PeninsulaanMat-Suboroughs.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/WillowSwampreopenedforhuntingNancyLakeareaforcamping.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:title>Public meeting Oct 14 on grant to improve Rosie Creek trails</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-25-19 Alaska Historical Commission to Meet October 29.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11619KidsDon&apos;tFloateducationprogramsurpasses200000participants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-8-19 Albert Loop Trail Reopened at Eagle River Nature Center.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail Reopened at Eagle River Nature Center</news:title>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans December 3 meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/112019UPDATEDDNRcommissionersaysUSFSroadlessgrantsusedproperly.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Survey seeks public views on Chena River.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:title>Survey seeks public view on Chena River shooting range</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>AK State Parks to waive parking fees on day after Thanksgiving</news:title>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Time to cut your free Alaska grown Christmas tree</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-27-19 Timber sale extends Tok Schools biomass-fueled power system.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Timber sale extends Tok Schools biomass fueled power system</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-2-19 New oil and gas regulations filed to modernize leasing process.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>New oil and gas regulations filed to modernize leasing process</news:title>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Presidential directive will boost DGGS Alaska coastal mapping</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Tom Stokes named director of Alaska Division of Oil &amp; Gas</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1211192019AlaskaoilgasleasesaledeliverspositiveresultsV2.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2019 Alaska oil and gas lease sale delivers positive results</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/121719PalmerFredMeyerwins2019AlaskaGrown$5Challengeaward.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Palmer Fred Meyer wins 2019 Alaska Grown $5 Challenge award</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/20191224Icefishing.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-04</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ice fishing huts available for rent at Birch Lake and Quartz Lake</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026goscrt</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>USGS Earthquake Center</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Commissioner Mark Myers announces retirement.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Commissioner Mark Myers announces retirement</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/20191224 Ice fishing.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ice fishing huts available for rent at Birch Lake and Quartz Lake</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kenai River Management Area advisory board recruiting members</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Keep your Alaska home safe with free radon testing kit.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:title>Keep your Alaska home safe with radon testing kit</news:title>
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      <news:title>Online map helps Alaskans track radon hazards</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Wildland fire prevention workshops scheduled in Haines Skagway</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Forestry division offers grants to support creative tree growing</news:title>
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      <news:title>Independence Mine historic buildings to remain closed this summer</news:title>
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      <news:title>Quarantine to protect Alaska potato crop from imported disease</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks Mark 50th Anniversary with Celebrations</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day grants</news:title>
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      <news:title>Alaskans invited to bid on 110 parcels in state land auction #489</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Funding available to landowners for spruce beetle management</news:title>
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      <news:title>2020 Nome Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Called a Success</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Haines State Forest road improvement teleconference set for April</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
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      <news:title>Graduate students can apply for specialty crop research grants</news:title>
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      <news:title>Reminder Permitted burning now suspended due to COVID19</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday May 8</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Comment sought on Tanana Valley State Forest 5 year timber sale</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans must prepare now for summer wildfire</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:title>Governor Dunleavy urges Alaskans to prepare and prevent wildfires</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-12-20 State Forestry offering grants to Alaska schools to plant trees.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Forestry offering grants to Alaska schools to plant trees</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-14-20 Potential landslide threatens large tsunami in PWS geologists say.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Potential landslide threatens large tsunami in PWS</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans invited to celebrate Agriculture Day on May 15.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to celebrate Agriculture Day on May 15</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-15-20 Alaskans encouraged to celebrate Arbor Day on May 18.pdf</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-15-20 Firewise grants still available for Fairbanks area homeowners.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Firewise grants still available for Fairbanks area homeowners</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-19-20 Draft North Slope Area Plan available for public comment.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Draft North Slope Area Plan available for public comment</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-21-20 Bidding open in Alaskas first-ever online oil and gas lease sale.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-21-20 Spruce beetles begin to take flight in Southcentral Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spruce beetles begin to take flight in Southcentral Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-21-20 Dry conditions prompt wildfire safety warnings for Memorial Day weekend.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dry conditions prompt wildfire safety warnings for Memorial Day</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-26-20 Rain brings end to burn suspension except on Kenai Peninsula.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rain brings end to burn suspension except on Kenai Peninsula</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-28-20 Grants available to remove invasive chokecherry trees from Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants available to remove invasive chokecherry trees from Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-29-20 Local responders to Aniak plane crash praised Victims recovering.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Local responders to Aniak plane crash praised Victims recovering</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-5-20 Sunken vehicle retrieval to close Chena River to traffic Saturday.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sunken vehicle retrieval to close Chena River to traffic Saturday</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-11-20 DNR will open Alaska bids June 24 in online state land auction.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR will open Alaskans bids June 24 in online state land auction</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-12-20 State wildland fire dispatcher Liz Wallace wins national award.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State wildland fire dispatcher Liz Wallace wins national award</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-16-20 Alaska State Parks seeking applicants for seasonal jobs.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks seeking applicants for seasonal jobs</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-10-20 Alaskans invited to North Slope Area Plan public meetings.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to North Slope Area Plan virtual public meetings</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-17-20 Division of Oil and Gas conducts first ever all online lease sale.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Oil and Gas conducts first ever all online lease sale</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-18-20 Army Guard safely removes Into the Wild bus from Stampede Trail.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Army Guard safely removes Into the Wild bus from Stampede Trail</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/61920OPEDAirliftfreesoldbusfromtragicpastofferspositivefuture.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Airlift frees old bus from tragic past offers positive future</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-23-20 State forestry seeks publics help naming new fire prevention moose.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry seeks public help naming new fire prevention moose</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/StateandfederalcoordinationproduceAKcoastalmappingplan.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State and Federal Coordination Poduces AK Coastal Mapping Plan</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/StateauctionputsAlaskalandinAlaskanhands.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State auction puts Alaska land in Alaskan hands</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-26-20 Governor declares June 22-28 Alaska Pollinator Week.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Governor declares June 22 to June 28 Alaska Pollinator Week</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-29-20DNRDECPressReleaseBPHAKUpstreamDecisionGOCMemo.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State agencies approve transfer of BPs upstream assets to Hilcorp</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-1-20 Remain vigilant to prevnt wildfires this Fourth of July weekend.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Remain vigilant to prevent wildfires this Fourth of July weekend</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DNR adds July 9 North Slope Area Plan public meeting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR adds July 9th North Slope Area Plan public meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-2-20 New personaluse firewood areas opened in MatSu.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New personal use firewood areas opened in MatSu</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-6-20 Two popular MatSu Valley state park campgrounds reopened.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two popular MatSu Valley state park campgrounds reopened</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7720 Rain allows cautious permitted burning to resume on Kenai.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rain allows cautious permitted burning to resume on Kenai</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-7-20 Lake Louise State Recreation Area closed due to misuse.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lake Louise State Recreation Area closed due to misuse</news:title>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State and federal geologists release Barry Arm landslide analysis</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-30-20 DNR to pursue safeguarding Stampede Trail bus at UA Museum.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR to pursue safeguarding Stampede Trail bus at UA Museum</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-4-20 State Board of Forestry plans August 25 meeting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans August 25 meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-5-20 Hunters heading afield can help reduce wildland fire danger.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hunters heading afield can help reduce wildland fire danger</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-13-20 Timber harvest to limit public traffic on Vallenar Bay Road.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Timber harvest to limit public traffic on Vallenar Bay Road</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-17-20 Risk of human bear conflicts closes Eagle Rivers Albert Loop Trail.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail closes due to risk of human and bear conflict</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-21-20 Grants to plant trees still available for Alaska schools.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants to plant trees still available for Alaska schools</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/9-1-20 Nominations sought for 2020 Alaska Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nominations sought for 2020 Alaska Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/92320PublicmeetingscheduledOct1forSquareIslandSubdivisionsale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public meeting scheduled Oct 1 for Square Island Subdivision sale</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-6-20 Alaskans invited to bid on 110 state land parcels in fall auction.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to bid on 110 state land parcels in fall auction</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-9-20SprucetheMooseisstateforestrysnewwildfirepreventionmascot.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spruce the Moose is new state forestry wildfire prevention mascot</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-9-20 Spruce seed collectors help restore forests but annoy squirrels.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spruce seed collectors help restore forests but annoy squirrels</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-15-20 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday November 13.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday November 13</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-27-20 DNR-DEC Laud True North reclamation success.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR and DEC applaud True North gold mine reclamation success</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-5-20 Alaska State Parks seeks bids for Kenai-area boat launch contracts.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AK State Parks seeks bids for Kenai area boat launch contracts</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-5-20 Inventory report advances shift to Tongass young growth harvest.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Inventory report advances shift to Tongass young growth harvest</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-10-20 Satellite imagery shows renewed movement of Barry Arm landslide.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Satellite imagery shows renewed movement of Barry Arm landslide</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/public notice State Board of Forestry plans meeting for Dec. 8.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans meeting for Dec 8</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-20-20 Alaska State Parks waives parking fees for day after Thanksgiving.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks waives parking fees for day after Thanksgiving</news:title>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Alaskans offer more than $1 million in state land acution bids</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/D.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Disabled veteran camping passes good through Memorial Day 2021</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-28-20 Halibut Cove shellfish farmers are Alaskas Farm Family of 2020.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Halibut Cove shellfish farmers are Alaskas Farm Family of 2020</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/NewAlaskaStateParksreservationswebsitelaunchestoday.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>New Alaska State Parks reservations website launches today</news:title>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State opens bids for Northern Alaska oil and gas leases</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oil and Gas division recommends Mt Spurr geothermal exploration</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Micro grants available to improve security of Alaska food supply</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New woodcutting areas will help reduce MatSu Valley wildfire risk</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Winter is the time to test your home for radon contamination</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nominees sought for Kenai River and K Bay citizen advisory boards</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State Board of Forestry plans Feb 23 teleconference meeting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans Feb 23 teleconference meeting</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Online survey invites input from Alaskans on state land sales</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans can apply for federal specialty crop block grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans can apply for federal specialty crop block grants</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska schools can apply for grants to plant trees.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska schools can apply for grants to plant trees on campuses</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Community Forest Council.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday March 19</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Alaskans invited to virtual public meetings on AKLNG pipeline ROW</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DGGS employee Cheryl Cameron wins USGS award.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DGGS employee Cheryl Cameron wins USGS award for volcano work</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Extra 1 million available for Recreational Trail Program.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Extra $1 million available for Recreational Trail Program grants</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Palmer Fred Meyer harvests second crop of Golden Carrots in 2021.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Palmer Fred Meyer harvests second Golden Carrot for 2020</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-3-21 Grants available to help choke off REVISED.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants available to help choke off chokecherry trees in Alaska</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mt Spurr geothermal exploration gets OK from Oil and Gas division</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-16-21 State forestry division awards.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry division awards grants to Alaska fire departments</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Covid campers boost state park visits to record numbers in 2020</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-30-21 Public meeting planned on trails to link Tanana Valley.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public meeting on trails to link Tanana Valley forest roads</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to bid on 209 state land parcels in auction</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry burn permits required starting April 1</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-7-21 Graduate students may apply for specialty crop block mini-grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Graduate students may apply for specialty crop block mini grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-31-21 State forestry burn permits required starting April 1.docx</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry burn permits required starting April 1</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/04-14-21 Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting new members</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/04-14-2021 Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day grants</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/04-15-21 Public urged not to travel on forestry roads during breakup.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public urged not to travel on forestry roads during breakup</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Public traffic to be restricted on Willer Kash Road.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public traffic to be restricted on Willer Kash Road in July</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/04-16-21 Assistant Alaska AG Anne Nelson wins national Smokey Bear Award.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Assistant AG Anne Nelson wins national Smokey Bear Award</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Community Forest Council to meet May 14 4-21-21.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to Meet May 14</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-28-21 State forestry to conduct prescribed burns.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry to conduct prescribed burns at Creamers Field</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-28-21 Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day with great food and online prizes.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day with great food and online prizes</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-30-21 Warmer weather means spruce beetles will soon be taking flight.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Warmer weather means spruce beetles will soon be taking flight</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-5-21 New DNR online maps are next step in Unlocking Alaska Initiative.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New DNR online maps are next step in Unlocking Alaska Initiative</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-6-21 - May 9-15 is Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week in Alaska.pdf</loc>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-12-21 Celebrate trees by observing Arbor Day in Alaska on May 17.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Celebrate trees by observing Arbor Day in Alaska on May 17</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-24-21 Dry conditions halt permitted burns in Kenai and MatSu.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dry conditions halt permitted burns in Kenai Peninsula and MatSu</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-24-21 Call before you dig to prevent dangerous pipeline damage.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Call before you dig to prevent dangerous pipeline damage</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-28-21 Bird to Gird trail maintenance continues.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bird to Gird trail maintenance continues</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-2-21 Agricultural Education Day set for June 11 at new bridge in Nenana.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Agricultural Education Day set on June 11 at new bridge in Nenana</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-2-21 Helge Eng joins DNR as new state forester for Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Helge Eng joins DNR as new state forester for Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-4-21 Nominations sought for 2021 Alaska Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nominations sought for 2021 Alaska Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-7-21 DGGS receives federal grants for landslide hazard mapping.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DGGS receives federal grants for landslide hazard mapping</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-9-21 State receives eight bids in Cook Inlet.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State receives eight bids in Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-13-21 State Board of Forestry plans August 3 teleconference meeting.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans August 3 teleconference meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-2-21 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday August 20</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Remove chokecherry trees and get $100 for replacement.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Remove chokecherry trees and get $100 for replacement</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-11-21 Albert-Loop-Trail-to-Close.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail to Close Due to Risk of Human and Bear Conflict</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-18-21 Allie Barker and Jed Workman are Alaska Farm Family of 2021.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Allie Barker and Jed Workman are Alaska Farm Family of 2021</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/StateFederalLandAppealWinBolstersUnlockingAlaskaInitiative.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Federal Land Appeal Win Bolsters Unlocking AK Initiative</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/UsibelliAchievesMilestoneinPoker.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Usibelli Achieves Milestone in Poker Flats Coal Mine Reclamation</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/9-22-21 Young Alaska students invited to enter radon poster contest.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Young Alaska students invited to enter radon poster contest</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-1-21 Rosie Creek project completed to boost recreation use of roads.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rosie Creek project completed to boost recreational use of roads</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-11-21 DNR to open State Land Auction 492.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR to open State Land Auction 492</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/101521Alaskansbid32millioninannual.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Successful auction puts Alaska land into Alaska hands</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-19-21 State Board of Forestry plans November 10 teleconference meeting.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans November 10 teleconference meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/101921Statewarnsfedsitwillsuetodefendsubmergedlandsownership.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State warns feds it will sue to defend submerged lands ownership</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/101921ForestryoffersAlaskaschoolsgrantsfortrees.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Forestry division offers Alaska schools grants to plant trees</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-22-21 Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District to be revived.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District to be revived</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-3-21 State receives six bids in Wednesday oil and gas lease sales.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State receives six bids in Wednesday oil and gas lease sales</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-3-21 Agriculture division awards specialty crop grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Agriculture division awards $217388 in specialty crop grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-3-21 Agriculture division awards specialty crop grants-C.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Agriculture division awards $217388 in specialty crop grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-5-21 Alaska State Parks Kenai staff join to remove beetle-killed trees.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks Kenai staff join to remove beetle killed trees</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-8-21 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday November 12.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday November 12</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-12-21 Palmer slaughterhouse sale will enhance food security in Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Palmer slaughterhouse sale will enhance food security in Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-12-21 Albert Loop Trail reopened at Eagle River Nature Center.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail reopened at Eagle River Nature Center</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-22-21 Alaska State Parks waives parking fees the day after Thanksgiving.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks to waive parking fees day after Thanksgiving</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-22-21 Its not too early to cut your free Alaska-grown Christmas tree.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Its not too early to cut your free Alaska grown Christmas tree</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-1-21 Roaming Root Cellar in Fairbanks wins 2021 Golden Carrot Award.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Roaming Root Cellar in Fairbanks wins 2021 Golden Carrot Award</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-1-21 Roaming Root Cellar in Fairbanks wins 2021 Golden Carrot Award.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Roaming Root Cellar in Fairbanks wins 2021 Golden Carrot</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-08-2021 State forestry seeks public input on Tanana Valley State Forest plan.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry seeks public input for Tanana Valley State Forest</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-10-2021 Fairbanks Area Forestry offering more than 300 acres in timber sales.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fairbanks Area Forestry offering 300 acres in timber sales</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-14-2021 Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board being reactivated.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board being reactivated</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-14-21 Division of Agriculture announces $1.8 million in food security for Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Ag announces $1.8 million in food security for Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-17-21 Road improvements planned on Cache Creek Road near Fairbanks.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Road improvements planned on Cache Creek Road near Fairbanks</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-20-21 Nearly 100 lucky Alaskans win chance to stake remote cabin sites.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nearly 100 lucky Alaskans win chance to stake remote cabin</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-06-22 State offering free radon test kits for National Radon Awarness Month.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State offering free radon test kits for National Radon Action Mon</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-6-2022 USDA approves Alaska industrial hemp produciton program.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>USDA approves Alaska industrial hemp production program</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-12-2022 State forestry offers statewide virtual basic firefighting class.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry offering virtual wildland firefighting class</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-21-2022 Governor Dunleavy proposes name change for Division of Forestry.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-26-2022 Grants to tree-vitalize Alaska schools offered by state forestry.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.1.2022 Kenai Peninsula state parks recruiting for advisory board members.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.1.2022 DNR seeks public comment on Ambler Road easement application.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.3.2022 Commission lauds $8 million in sesmic resilience funding.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.2.2022 State forestry to discuss Haystack fire breaks at Feb. 14 meeting.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.15.2022 Division of Ag offers grants to improve food security in Alaska.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.18.2022 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet via Zoom on March 11.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-1-2022 Grants available to help erradicate chokecherry trees in Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Grants Available to Help Eradicate Chokecherry Trees in Alaska</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-24-22 East Hatcher Pass closed due to extreme avalanche activity no captions.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>East Hatcher Pass closed due to extreme avalanche activity</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.28.2022 DNR extends public comment period on Ambler Road easement application.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>DNR extends comment period on Ambler Road easement application</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-28-2022 Alaska miners can now submit production royalties online.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Miners working on state land can submit production royalties online</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.2.2022 Division of Agriculture offers Specialty Crop Block grants.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Agriculture offers Specialty Crop Block grants</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.16.2022 Dunleavy asserts state ownership of rivers and lakes in federal areas.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.21.2022 Legislature approves name change for Division of Forestry.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Legislature approves name change for Division of Forestry</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.212022 DNR places conditions on 18 mining-contaminated sites.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>DNR places conditions on 18 mining-contaminated sites</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.29.2022 Alaska wildland fire season is here.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska wildland fire season is here</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-30-22 Bing&apos;s Landing Boat Launch on Kenai River to be temporarily closed.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bings Landing boat launch on Kenai River to be temporarily closed</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.31.2022 State forestry Mat-Su Borough offer free brush disposal sites.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry MatSu Borough offer free brush disposal sites</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.1.2022 State forestry offers more tree-vitalize grants for Alaska schools.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-8-22 Helmsley Foundation and Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mat-Su partner receives Helmsley grant for Independence Mine work</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.18.2022 Public urged not to drive on Fairbanks forestry roads during breakup.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.20.2022 Forty rural Alaska fire departments get state forestry grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>State forestry awards grants to 40 rural Alaska fire departments</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-20-22 Big Lakes and Rocky Lake need concessionaire for 2022_v2.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Big Lakes and Rocky Lake rec sites seeking private management</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.25.2022 Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting new members.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting new members</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.28.2022 Alaska Historical Commission to Meet June 7.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Alaska Historical Commission to Meet June 7</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.28.2022 A Statement on Unlocking Alaska and the States Submerged Lands.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>A Statement on &quot;Unlocking Alaska&quot; and the State&apos;s Submerged Lands</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.29.2022 Alaska Agriculture Day Returns on May 3.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Alaska Agriculture Day Returns on May 3</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5.4.2022 Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula oil and gas lease sale bidding open.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula oil and gas lease sale bidding open</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5.4.2022 Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula oil and gas lease sale bidding open.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cook Inlet and AK Peninsula oil and gas lease sale bidding open</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-5-2022 Public urged not to drive on Mat-Su forest roads during break-up.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Public urged not to drive on Mat-Su forest roads during break-up</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5.6.2022 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday May 13.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday, May 13</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5.6.2022 Wildfire Prevention Week.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Governor Mike Dunleavy declares May 8-14 as Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week in Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-9-2022 Alaska Mining Day Returns May 10.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Alaska Mining Day returns May 10</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/05.09.22 Burn Suspension for the Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Island.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Burn Suspension for the Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Island</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-10-22 Big Lakes and Rocky Lake campgrounds to open by end of May.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Big Lakes and Rocky Lake campgrounds to open by end of May</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-13-2022 Celebrate Arbor Day in Alaska on May 16.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Celebrate Arbor Day in Alaska on May 16</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5.16.22 Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5.18.2022 State seeks nominations for the 2022 Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State seeks nominations for the 2022 Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5.25.2022 Local operator wins Cook Inlet oil and gas leases in State sale.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Local operator wins Cook Inlet oil and gas leases in State sale</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6.7.2022 Public invited to bid on 27 agricultural state land parcels visit Nenana.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public invited to bid on 27 agricultural state land parcels</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6.7.2022 Alaskans invited to bid on 186 state land parcels.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to bid on 186 state land parcels</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6.9.2022 Public invited to help plan Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers use.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public invited to help plan Susitna Basin &quot;Recreation Rivers&quot; use</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-10-22 Chena River Shooting Range now closed to incendiary devices.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chena River Shooting Range now closed to incendiary devices</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6.21.2022 New law makes it easier to hire train local firefighters.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New law makes it easier to hire train local firefighters</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6.28.2022 Temporary Tanana Valley State Forest motorized use closure.pdf</loc>
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