ADL 234940 - CRMA MSB Shooting Range

What is this notice about?

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has applied to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources for a cooperative resource management agreement (CRMA) to build and manage a multiple-lane shooting range on up to 210 acres of state land in the Jonesville Public Use Area near Slipper Lake at Sutton. The agreement could also allow later buildings for things like education services and sales shops. The public can send written comments, which must be received by 5:00 PM on October 30, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Southcentral Regional Land Office received an application from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough under Alaska Statute AS 38.05.850 and is asking for public input before deciding on it.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Mining, Land and Water is reviewing an application for a cooperative resource management agreement (CRMA) for a multiple-lane shooting range, with the option of follow-on facilities such as education services and sales shops. The site is no greater than 210 acres within Section 16, Township 019N, Range 003W, Seward Meridian, with Lot C1M; final acreage will be verified by an as-built survey when construction is complete. After review, the agency may issue an authorization with stipulations, and the activity may be changed during the review process.

Who is involved: Matanuska-Susitna Borough (applicant)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received on or before 5:00 PM on October 30, 2026.”

Ways to respond

Mail Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

What to include

Comments must be written and received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southcentral Regional Land Office by 5:00 PM on October 30, 2026. Refer to ADL 234940. Email (travis.jensen@alaska.gov), phone ((907)269-8556) and fax ((907) 269-8913) are listed for questions only. Documents can be viewed at https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/pubnotfrm. People with disabilities who need aids or special help to comment can contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

Contact

Travis Jensen
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office
travis.jensen@alaska.gov
(907)269-8556
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 29, 2026: Notice published
Oct 30, 2026: Deadline for written comments (must be received by 5:00 PM)

Original notice text

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ADL 234940 MATANUSKA SUSITNA BOROUGH Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Southcentral Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: MATANUSKA SUSITNA BOROUGH PROJECT NAME: ADL 234940 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Within the Jonesville Public Use Area (JPUA) near Slipper Lake, at Sutton, AK. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: No greater than 210 acres within Section 16 of Township 019N, Range 003W, Seward Meridian with Lot C1M. Final acreage to be verified by as-built at completion of construction. REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant requests a cooperative resource management agreement (CRMA) in order to facilitate the construction and management of a multiple lane shooting range, with the option of follow-on facilities to expand the site into several functionary buildings such as education services, sale shops, etc. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 30, 2026 The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577 on or before 5:00 PM on the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity should be directed to Travis Jensen, Telephone: (907)269-8556; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: travis.jensen@alaska.gov. After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process. ADNR_0421489 LAS 36190 To view documents digitally please visit the Online Public Notice webpage at: https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/pubnotfrm DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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