The state of Alaska argues the western border of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was incorrectly surveyed by BLM.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Another land dispute between Alaska and the U.S. government has reached the court system.
Specifically, the state alleges the boundary for the area was set at the Canning River when the refuge was created.
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