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Montana-Dakotas

BLM releases environmental assessment for oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public protest period to receive public input

Montana-Dakotas

BLM oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota nets over $15 million

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale with bids on 14 parcels covering 5,671.72 acres in North Dakota.

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Glasgow FO, Western Montana DO, Butte FO, Dillon FO

President’s Investing in America agenda to invest nearly $27 million in restoration work in Montana

As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $26.9 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of important wil

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Dakota FO

Bureau of Land Management releases Environmental Assessment for proposed September 2023 oil and gas lease sale for North Dakota

Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the public review and comment period is open on a proposal to offer parcels in North Dakota for a competitive oil and gas lease sale pr

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Dakota FO

Bureau of Land Management releases Environmental Assessment for proposed June 2023 oil and gas lease sale for North Dakota

Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office has released an environmental assessment proposing to offer 32 parcels (10,8

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO

Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office releases draft supplemental analysis for review

MILES CITY, Mont.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Central DO, Western Montana DO

BLM Resource Advisory Council application period opens

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Billings FO

BLM seeks comment on Pryor horse herd management plan

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – A public comment period has started --on a proposed amendment to the Billings Field Office Resource Management Plan to address genetic diversity in the Pryor Mountain wild horse

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO

Additional Lands Withdrawn to Protect Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Site

(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management announced a Public Land Order today to protect more than 900 additional acres at the Zortman-Landusky

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM North Dakota RMP/EIS public comment period starts

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – If you have ever wanted to give your input on how the Bureau of Land Management administers North Dakota public land, now is your chance. 

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to host public meeting in Billings for input on potential updates to solar energy program

BILLINGS, Montana — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Bill

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

BLM Names Kirsten Kaiser to Lead North Central Montana District

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – Staff and leaders welcomed Kirsten Kaiser as the new district manager of the Bureau of Land Management’s North Central Montana District, on Jan. 17.

Montana-Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office seeks public input on proposals for upcoming competitive oil and gas lease sale

BILLINGS, Mont. – In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office is initiating a 30

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Missoula FO

Missoula BLM adds 6,576 acres of new public land in Blackfoot River corridor

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The public now has access to more high-quality hunting and hiking in western Montana, as the Bureau of Land Managemen

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

3,600 acres in the Big Hole River area conserved for public access

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Central DO, Western Montana DO

BLM Montana/Dakotas Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

BILLINGS – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on the two Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Montana and the Dakotas.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO

BLM seeks public input on Miles City land use plan amendment and supplemental analysis

MILES CITY, Mont.

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO

Withdrawal Established To Protect Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Site

(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management issued a Public Land Order today to protect more than 2,600 acres at the Zortman-Landusky Mine reclamation area from future mining activities.

Western Montana DO, Butte FO

BLM issues closure order for Matt Staff Road Fire

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is closing some of its public lands for public safety and to support fire operations for the Matt Staff fire near Helena.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Missoula FO

Missoula BLM proposes supplementary rules to protect people, resources

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Missoula Field Office is publishing a package of a proposed supplementary rules today in the Federal Register that will allow the newly-developed Missoula Resource Managemen

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO

BLM issues final decision on bison grazing proposal

(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision today for a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by American Prairie, which all

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the Seymour Creek parcel acquisition

(Butte, Mont.) – The public is invited to comment on a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to acquire the 3,600-acre Seymour Creek parcel in the Big Hole Rive