Alaska Department of Natural Resources

03/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/25/2026 11:24

Prince of Wales Island Area Plan Revision - Initiation of Scoping Period

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Prince of Wales Island Area Plan Revision - Initiation of Scoping Period

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has initiated the planning process that will result in a revision to the Prince of Wales Island Area Plan (POWIAP). Much has changed since the plan was adopted in 1998 and amended in 2008 that needs to be recognized and addressed. Planning is a way of sorting through concerns and the many possibilities for using state lands. Developing plans is challenging because people have differing ideas of how land can best be used. Also, not all desired uses are compatible in the same place at the same time. Through this planning process, we will work to find alternatives with the greatest benefits for all Alaskans. In the first phase of this planning process, scoping, DNR seeks to get the most current understanding of the area's natural and cultural resources; land ownership; and economic and social conditions so that adjustments can be made to the plan's management intent and policies to reflect today's use of state land.

You are invited to become part of this planning effort by assisting us in identifying the range of issues that should be addressed during this effort and later by reviewing and commenting on draft documents. Open house sessions will be held to gather information and discuss issues on the dates/times & locations listed below.

Community

Time

Location

Thorne Bay

April 14th 12-2pm

Thorne Bay City Hall

120 Freeman Drive

Craig

April 14th 6-8pm

Craig High School Commons

100 Panther Way

Coffman Cove

April 15th 6-8pm

Harbor View Ferry Terminal

110 Stikine Way

Ketchikan

April 16th 5-7pm

Ted Ferry Civic Center

888 Venetia Ave

Virtual Meeting

April 23rd 5-7pm

See website for meeting details.

Anchorage

April 30th 12-2pm

Robert B. Atwood Building

550 W 7th Ave. Room 106

Your written comments are encouraged during this initial scoping phase and can be submitted no later than May 26, 2026, by mail or email to the address below.

For information related to the POWIAP planning process, visit: https://arcg.is/1XeuG82

Through this website you will be able to view the latest information on the planning process, sign up to the contact list, and access a portal to submit comments. Although there will be several "official" periods when public comments are sought, please feel free to contact us at any time regarding this planning process.

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

Prince of Wales Island Area Plan (POWIAP)
Department of Natural Resources
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 920
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3579

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Created 3/25/2026 9:23:23 AM by hevanwey

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Department: Natural Resources
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Location(s): Ketchikan, Southeast Region, Statewide, Wrangell
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Publish Date: 3/25/2026
Archive Date: 5/27/2026
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