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BLM Montana/Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas manages about 8.3 million acres of federal lands and about 47.2 million acres of federal mineral estate in the three states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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This is a curated collection of featured news items and stories, designed to provide an in-depth look into the daily work at the BLM.

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BLM acquires Upper Gold Creek land from The Nature Conservancy
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BLM announces January 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
Announcement
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BLM holds October 2024 sale for North Dakota oil and gas leases
Announcement
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BLM Announces Implementation of North Hills WUI Fuels Reduction Project
Announcement
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BLM seeks initial input for April 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
Announcement
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BLM, Tribes announce historic co-stewardship agreement
Announcement

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Pompeys Pillar is located outside of Billings, Mont.
Pompeys Pillar National Monument
Garnet Ghost Town is located outside of Missoula, Mont.
Garnet Ghost Town
Upper Missouri Breaks
Upper Missouri River Breaks
Bear Trap Wilderness Area
Bear Trap Wilderness

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Greater Sage-Grouse
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Montana National Monuments
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National Conservation Lands
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