Chugach Alaska Land Exchange: Environmental Protection and Native Development
This act aims to resolve land ownership issues in the Chugach region of Alaska, stemming from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Through a land exchange, the federal government will consolidate lands designated for conservation, while Alaska Natives will gain new economic development opportunities on the transferred lands. This seeks to resolve a long-standing conflict of interest and support local communities.
Key points
The federal government will gain full control over approximately 231,000 acres of land previously protected after the oil spill, facilitating environmental management.
Chugach Alaska Corporation, representing Native Alaskans, will receive approximately 65,374 acres of land, enabling economic development and meeting community needs.
The act aims to end a land ownership dispute that has hindered both environmental protection and local community development since the ecological disaster.
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