Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

Memory of Buff honored in Little Rockies

 (ZORTMAN, Mont.) – Each generation is blessed with a few great men who impact the world around them so profoundly that, after they return to dust, plaques are forged in bronze to carry the to

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on pipeline environmental assessment

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – The Bureau of Land Management North Dakota Field Office is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment for the proposed BOE II crude oil pipeline project in McKenzie

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public scoping for CO2 Pipeline and Enhanced Oil Recovery Project

(MILES CITY, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public scoping period for an environmental assessment that will address two plans of development submitted by Denbury Resources, Inc.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public comment period on Environmental Assessment for March 2018 oil and gas lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day public comment period on an Environmental Assessment (EA) with an unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for 110 nomi

Montana-Dakotas

Missouri Breaks Monument Transportation Map available for hunters

(FORT BENTON, Mont.) – Hunters looking to feed their families or mount the next record-breaking trophy to their wall have their sights set on the heart of Montana.

Montana-Dakotas

Pompeys Pillar to host Montana Tribes presentation

BILLINGS, Mont.  – Native American culture is a major part of Montana history, present day, and future.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM lifts shooting restrictions in North Hills near Helena

(BUTTE, Mont.) – As fire restrictions go to Stage 1 in Broadwater, Jefferson, and Lewis & Clark counties, the Bureau of Land Management is also re-opening the North Hills area to shooting.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to host National Public Lands Day event at Limekiln Picnic Area

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) –Americans across the country will visit their favorite public lands Sept. 30, to help care for the treasured places where they play, learn, and relax.

Montana-Dakotas

​​BLM oil and gas lease auction brings in over $300,000

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Bids on oil and gas leases in North Dakota and South Dakota brought in $314,862 in an online auction held Sept. 12, by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Montana-Dakotas

July Fire area closed, emergency stabilization underway

July Fire Area
Montana-Dakotas

BLM Coal Lease Sale Set for Oct. 17

BILLINGS, Mont.

Montana-Dakotas

Motorcyclists rev their engines for upcoming race at Pipestone

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Engines will roar at the Bureau of Land Management’s Pipestone recreation area Sept. 16-17 during a competitive motorcycle race.

Montana-Dakotas

Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center winter hours change

(FORT BENTON, Mont.) – Natural and cultural history come to life at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center in historic Fort Benton, M

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public input on proposed Federal coal lease application in Oliver County

(DICKINSON, N.D.)  – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) and the opening of a 30-day

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM seeks comments on abandoned mine cleanup plan

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office is looking for public input on its proposal to eliminate physical safety hazards resulting from historic mining activity in the

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public scoping for March 2018 oil and gas lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a 15

Montana-Dakotas

Mapping drone to fly over July Fire area

Readying the drone for flight.
Montana-Dakotas

Stage II fire restrictions in Yellowstone County

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The continued hot, dry weather has prompted officials to step up fire restrictions in Yellowstone County.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM implementing fire restrictions for Harding County, South Dakota

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Concerns over hot, dry weather and the resulting heightened fire danger has prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to institute fire restrictions on lands it manages in

Montana-Dakotas

Oil and gas lease sale EA public comment period begins

(MILES CITY, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day public comment period on an Environmental Assessment with an unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact for 204 nominated oil a

Montana-Dakotas

Stage I fire restrictions in Garfield, Big Horn, and Carter Counties

BLM Fire Photo
All state and federal lands in Garf
Montana-Dakotas

BLM focus groups to discuss recreation in Granite, Missoula, Powell counties

BLM MTDAKs Focus Group
Missoula Field Mana
Montana-Dakotas

BLM Fire Prevention Order temporarily closes North Hills area to shooting

North Hills Area
Safety First: The BLM has
Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public comments on mineral materials program

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – If you have an interest in mining mineral materials such as sand, gravel and scoria in eastern Montana, the BLM Miles City Field Office would like to get your comments.

Montana-Dakotas

Stage I fire Restrictions in Yellowstone and Musselshell counties

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The long, hot days of summer are drying out the grasses, shrubs and trees in south central Montana, increasing fire danger and prompting authorities to implement fire restrictio