Announcements

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Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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BLM Selects Monument Manager to Lead North Central Montana District

Zane Fulbright, previously the manager of the district’s Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, brings a wealth of experience to apply to his new role as district manager of the North Central Montana District.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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Construction Begins on New Coal Banks Landing Campground Boat Ramp

Construction of a new boat ramp at the Bureau of Land Management’s Coal Banks Landing Campground begins this week and should be completed by spring 2025.
Montana-Dakotas, Malta FO
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BLM seeks public input on Malta Field Office Updated Recreation Business Plan

Bureau of Land Management planners invite public input on the Malta Field Office’s draft updated Business Plan for Developed Recreation, which includes proposed fee increases.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM seeks initial input for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

BLM seeks initial input for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
Montana-Dakotas, Dillon FO
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Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Input on Proposed Fee Increases for Madison River Recreation Sites

The BLM requests public comments regarding proposed increases to existing camping fees and implementation of per-person day use fees at BLM recreation sites along the Madison River. Comment period closes Sept. 18, 2024.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM, Tribes announce historic co-stewardship agreement

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today celebrated the historic signing of a Co-Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
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BLM and NorthWestern Energy Team Up for New Floating Dock at Kobayashi Beach

The Bureau of Land Management and NorthWestern Energy are kicking off the construction of a brand-new floating dock at Kobayashi Beach.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM seeks public comment for January 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 13 oil and gas parcels totaling 1,324 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM Missouri Basin RAC to meet Sept. 11 in Glasgow

The Bureau of Land Management Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet Sept. 11, 2024, in Glasgow, Montana, for their regular business meeting.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM announces October 2024 oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for October 22, 2024.
Montana-Dakotas
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Fire Prevention Awareness: Protecting Our Public Lands During Harvest Season

As we approach the critical harvest season, the Bureau of Land Management emphasizes the importance of fire prevention, particularly regarding human-caused fires related to agricultural operations.