What is this notice about?
The Seemann Estate Preservation Trust has asked the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to extend its permit to take water from an unnamed stream near Palmer known locally as Annie Creek. The water would be used each year from May 1 through September 30 to irrigate fields and water livestock. People who think this water use would harm their rights or the public interest can send written objections by 5:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
State law (Alaska Statute AS 46.15.133 and Alaska Administrative Code 11 AAC 93.080) requires public notice when someone applies for an extension of a Permit to Appropriate Water. Seemann Estate Preservation Trust applied for an extension of the permit for Water Right LAS 13742.
What action is being taken?
DNR's Water Resources Section is reviewing a request to extend the water permit. The extension would allow withdrawal of up to 29,320 gallons per day for field irrigation and 675 gallons per day for livestock watering, from May 1 through September 30 each year, from an unnamed stream (known locally as Annie Creek) in the SW1/4SE1/4 of Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian. The water would be used on described lands in Sections 13 and 14 of that township. Unused water would be stored only in natural land depressions; no man-made dams, barriers, embankments, or retaining walls would be allowed.
Who is involved: Seemann Estate Preservation Trust, 2101 E. 66th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99507-2103 (applicant)
How can the public respond?
Respond by Tue, Oct 20, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“By 5:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026 (the notice also says objections may be filed within 15 days of publication or service of notice; the notice was published October 5, 2026)”
Ways to respond
- Mail Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Water Resources Section, 550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1020, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3562
- Email jonathan.tucker@alaska.gov
- Email henry.brooks@alaska.gov
What to include
Comments or objections must be in writing. An objection must include the objector's name and address, and any facts tending to show that the rights of the objector or the public interest would be adversely affected by the proposed appropriation. Reference Water Right LAS 13742. People with hearing impairments who wish to respond by telephone may call DNR's Public Information Center in Anchorage at 1-800-770-8973, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact
Jonathan Tucker
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Water Resources Section
jonathan.tucker@alaska.gov
(907) 269-8663
550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1020, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3562
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 5, 2026: Notice published
- Oct 20, 2026: Deadline for written comments or objections (5:00 p.m.)
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.