Projects — Nulato Hills Enterprises

Forestry Support Summer 2023

Nulato Village
Fire Break

🏆 First Good Neighbor Award in Alaska — Bureau of Land Management

NHE delivered 1.8 miles of community-protecting firebreak around Nulato village over nine weeks, earning the inaugural BLM Alaska Good Neighbor Award — a recognition of the exceptional partnership and execution that defined this project.

The project deployed a 15-member crew of locally hired Koyukon Athabascan workers, combining federal land management standards with deep community knowledge to protect homes, infrastructure, and cultural sites from wildfire risk.

Client / Agency Bureau of Land Management

Timeline 9 Weeks — Summer 2023

Scope 1.8 Miles of Firebreak

Crew Size 15 Local Specialists

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Past Performance

Project Portfolio

Wildland Fire

2021 — Present

BLM Contract Fire Crew — Ongoing Federal Contract

NHE supplies two full emergency wildland fire crews under a Bureau of Land Management Alaska Type 2 Contract Crew (AK2CC) agreement. Operating as the "Nulato Hills Wildland" crew, our teams are mobilized from assembly points across the Middle Yukon region and deployed statewide and nationally in response to fire emergencies.

Two full Type 2 hand crews — nationally certified to interagency standards
Assembly points: Ruby, Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato, Kaltag
Rapid mobilization capability for emergency dispatch
Ongoing contract — 2021 to present, multiple deployment seasons

Forestry Support

Fall 2022

Eagle Village Fuels Break

A 3-mile firebreak project in Eastern Alaska completed in harsh early-winter conditions. NHE delivered the project ahead of schedule and within budget using a specialized team of 20 fire management specialists — protecting the remote community of Eagle from escalating wildfire risk.

3 miles of fuel break constructed near Eagle, Alaska
Team of 20 fire specialists deployed
Delivered ahead of schedule, within budget
BIL-funded — wildfire resiliency initiative

Tribal Operations

2021 — 2024

FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Planning

NHE secured and administered FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Grant funding to update Nulato's community Hazardous Mitigation Plan — improving emergency response preparedness and qualifying the village for future federal disaster mitigation funding.

FEMA grant secured and managed by NHE
Full Hazardous Mitigation Plan update for Nulato
Improved community emergency response systems
Three-year program administration (2021–2024)

Tribal Operations

2019 — 2022

FHWA Tribal Transportation Program

Under a Federal Highways Administration contract, NHE managed the creation and update of long-range transportation improvement plans, safety plans, mapping, and GIS telemetry systems for the Nulato community, along with ongoing tribal transportation and roads maintenance coordination.

Long-range transportation improvement plans developed
Safety plan creation and mapping / GIS telemetry
Tribal roads maintenance program administration
Three-year FHWA-funded program (2019–2022)

Construction

Ongoing

Residential Construction & Rehabilitation

NHE's construction division, led by 26-year journeyman carpenter Steve Roberts, delivers new residential builds and full rehabilitation projects across Alaska. The team has built 12 new homes and rehabilitated over 106 residential properties — addressing critical housing needs in underserved communities.

12 new residential homes constructed
106+ residential properties rehabilitated
Commercial and residential project experience
Led by Steve Roberts — 26 years of construction expertise

Fleet Services

Ongoing

Equipment & Fleet Rental Services

NHE maintains an expansive and growing fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment available for rent out of both Fairbanks and Nulato. Our fleet supports industrial, forestry, and construction projects throughout interior Alaska — available to both government and commercial clients.

Trucks, construction machinery, and specialty vehicles
Available from Fairbanks and Nulato locations
Supports forestry, industrial, and construction projects
Government and commercial rental available

Core Capabilities

What We Bring to Every Project

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Wildland Fire Operations

Highly trained Type 2 crews ready for rapid nationwide mobilization. NHE teams meet rigorous interagency standards and have responded to major fire incidents across Alaska and the continental U.S.

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Forestry & Fuels Support

Firebreak construction, vegetation clearing, and fuel reduction work — delivered on-time and within budget in some of Alaska's most remote and challenging terrain.

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Tribal Program Administration

Grant writing, FEMA program administration, FHWA transportation planning, and community development project management — supporting tribal self-determination through professional execution.

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Construction Services

New residential construction and rehabilitation projects led by seasoned professionals. From pad preparation to full builds, NHE delivers quality construction in even the most logistically challenging communities.

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Fleet & Equipment

An expanding fleet of trucks, construction machinery, and specialty vehicles available for rent from Fairbanks and Nulato — supporting government and commercial project needs throughout interior Alaska.

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Professional Consulting

Specialized consulting and project management services for strategic initiatives, long-term planning, and compliance — backed by 22+ years of government, tribal, and defense sector experience.

Why NHE

Our Competitive Advantages

HUBZone Qualified

Based in a Historically Underutilized Business Zone, NHE qualifies for federal contracting preferences — giving government clients a compliant, competitive procurement option with meaningful community impact.

Alaska Native Ownership

As an Alaska Native-owned business and registered Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), NHE meets qualifications for preferential contracting under multiple government programs — at no cost to project quality.

Deep Tribal Relationships

NHE has longstanding partnerships with tribal entities, Alaska Native Corporations, and Village Corporations across Alaska — enabling effective collaboration on community-focused projects with unmatched local knowledge.

Experienced, Certified Workforce

Our team includes Edward George and Adolph McGinty with over 60 combined years in wildland fire management, Howard Darling with 22 years in government and defense contracting, and Steve Roberts with 26 years in construction.

Remote Operations Expertise

Interior Alaska is not a foreign environment for our crews — it is home. We mobilize quickly, operate efficiently in off-grid locations, and deliver results where outside contractors struggle with logistics and cost.

Commitment to Community

Every NHE contract is an opportunity to train, employ, and mentor tribal members. Our mission extends beyond business — every project contributes to the long-term sustainability of the Nulato Hills Region.

Work Done.
Communities Served.

Nulato Village
Fire Break

Project Portfolio