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THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2003

The state of Alaska will open millions of acres of state and Alaska Native corporation lands around Bristol Bay to exploration.

Gov. Frank Murkowski (R) added the on-shore area to a five-year oil and gas leasing program at the request of the Bristol Bay Native Corporation. The state will work with the corporation to develop a memorandum of understanding on leasing and related issues.

Bristol Bay leaders said they need to replace a downturn in the fishing economy with other development.

Get the Story:
Bristol Bay land to join lease sale (The Anchorage Daily News 7/3)
Bristol Bay On-Shore Area to be Added to Leasing Plan (State of Alaska 7/2)

Relevant Links:
Bristol Bay Native Corporation - http://www.bbnc.net