Noatak National Preserve - News (U.S. National Park Service)

October 1, 2009
NPS Decides on Competitive Process for
Noatak National Preserve Transporter Permits
The National Park Service has decided to use an open, competitive
process to award commercial use authorizations for transporter
services in Noatak National Preserve. Eight permits will be available.
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January 2009
The comment period extended until January 31, 2008 for the Environmental Assessment on the proposed subsistence cabin in the Noatak National Preserve. Please see Superintendent George Helfrich's letter.
(103KB Adobe PDF)

November 2008
Letter from George Helfrich, Superintendent, regarding the Environmental Assessment on the proposed susbistence cabin.
(56KB Adobe PDF)

Proposed Construction of a New Subsistence Cabin in Noatak National Preserve Environmental Assessment.
(1.6MB Adobe PDF)

Artist's rendition of the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center, Kotzebue, Alaska

Construction to begin in July 2008 on the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center

After seven years of discussion and planning, those efforts are coming to fruition. In July 2008 the Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC Construction) will begin construction of the National Park Service Northwest Arctic Heritage Center. When completed, the 12,350 square foot building will offer people of the region and visitors from around the world a high quality interpretive experience of the natural and cultural history of the area, a variety of educational programs, Inupiaq dances, and personal administrative services.
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May 19, 2008
Transporter Limits Set for Noatak National Preserve

Western Arctic National Parklands Superintendent George Helfrich has announced a moratorium on the issuance of additional commercial use authorizations for big game transportation services in Noatak National Preserve.

February 25, 2008
Airborne Contaminants Study Released-Measurable Levels Detected in Alaska National Parks

A survey of four lake basins and fish in three Alaska national park units has detected measurable levels of mercury, pesticides and other airborne contaminants. The study also found airborne contaminants in other western United States national parks.