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Montana-Dakotas

BLM to chipseal Johnsrud-McNamara Road along Blackfoot River this month

MISSOULA, Mont. — The popular Johnsrud-McNamara Road, which follows the sinuous curves of the Blackfoot River 18 miles east of Missoula, will get a fresh layer of chipseal this month before the start of the busy summer season on the river.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Garnet Ghost Town entrance fee raised for first time in nearly two decades

Visitors who explore Montana history at Garnet Ghost Town east of Missoula will pay a higher entrance fee starting this summer, marking the first time the Bureau of Land Management has raised the price in nearly 20 years.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public comment for October 2024 North Dakota oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 20 oil and gas parcels totaling 3,173 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in North Dakota.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM April 2024 North Dakota and Montana oil and gas lease sale results

BLM April 2024 North Dakota and Montana oil and gas lease sale results Received 105 bids, sold leases on 77% of lands offered
Montana-Dakotas

BLM issues decision on Left Coulee Access

SOUTH BLAINE COUNTY, Mont. – Bureau of Land Management officials signed a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact for a travel plan amendment opening a 0.6-mile primit

National Office, Wyoming

April 25: BLM to host virtual public meeting about sage-grouse management on public lands

Join us for a virtual public meeting to learn more about management alternatives for Greater sage-grouse on public lands and the new science we’ve considered in developing them: Thu., Apr. 25, 4 – 6pm Mountain Time.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM announces decision on Clark Fork Face forest health and fuels reduction project

MISSOULA, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office announced its decision to move forward with forest restoration and fuels reduction treatments in the Garnet M

Montana-Dakotas

BLM extends sequestration project comment period to May 17

MILES CITY, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period again for the environmental assessment for the Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC proposal to constru

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Dillon BLM to conduct prescribed burn in Madison County

DILLON, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office will do some prescribed burning this spring east of Sheridan Mountain between California Creek and Mill Creek in

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to hold virtual and in-person public meetings on Greater sage-grouse management

BILLINGS, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management is holding eleven in-person open-house meetings throughout the west to provide information on the BLM’s current greater sage-grouse p

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to hold next round of open houses on Lower Blackfoot Travel Management

MISSOULA, Mont.— Want to learn about route network planning in the Lower Blackfoot corridor?