Press Releases
Update: Zortman-Landusky Virtual Meeting
(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management virtual public meeting regarding the Department of Interior’s proposal of continued withdrawal of the Zortman-Landusky mine reclamation area is D
Timber sale logging operations begin on Lemhi Pass
(DILLON, Mont.) – Travelers in the Lemhi Pass area could see increased logging traffic in the coming months as the Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office’s Lemhi Pass Timber Sale gets unde
BLM seeks comments on modified Pryor Mountain Travel Management Plan
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Billings Field Office is accepting public comment on the modified Pryor Mountain Travel Management Plan Environmental Assessment.
The Bureau of Land Management moves forward with leasing of 630-acres of federal coal in North Dakota
DICKINSON, N.D.
Western Montana BLM seeks nominations for Resource Advisory Council
(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana District is seeking public nominations for positions on its Resource Advisory Council.
BLM revises Bear Creek Fire closure order as rehab work is set to begin
(DILLON, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office has revised its earlier temporary closure order for the Bear Creek Fire to provide additional access for hunters in the coming w
BLM revises Bear Creek Fire closure order as rehab work is set to begin
(DILLON, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office has revised its earlier temporary closure order for the Bear Creek Fire to provide additional access for hunters in the coming w
Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center to close for the season
(FORT BENTON, Mont.) –The Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center has closed for the season starting October 12, 2020.
Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center to close for the season
(FORT BENTON, Mont.) –The Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center has closed for the season starting October 12, 2020.
Department of the Interior proposes continued withdrawal of the Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Area
(MALTA, Mont.) –The Department of the Interior has proposed withdrawal of 2,688.13 acres of public lands in the Zortman-Landusky Mine reclamation area from location and entry of new mining claims o
Department of the Interior Proposes Continued Withdrawal of the Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Area
MALTA, Mont.
The Bureau of Land Management opens public scoping period for March 20201 lease sale
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 15-day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.
The Bureau of Land Management opens public scoping period for March 2021 lease sale
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 15-day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.
Bureau of Land Management receives bid on North Dakota coal
(DICKINSON, N.D.) – A competitive, sealed bid lease sale for an estimated 5.23 million tons of federal coal in western North Dakota was held Thursday, October 1.
Maiden Rock Bridge across Big Hole River to close for weld testing
(DILLON, Mont.) – Travelers crossing the bridge on Maiden Rock Road along the Big Hole River 30 miles south of Butte can expect delays of up to two hours Oct.
BLM preps Holter, Hauser recreation sites for winter
(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is preparing its Helena-area recreation sites for the change in seasons.
BLM lifts Emergency Closure Order for State Creek Fire
(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office has rescinded an Emergency Closure Order issued earlier this month temporarily restricting camping, day use, road access and hunt
Oil and gas lease auction brings in over $570,000
BILLINGS, Mont.– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas raised $570,500 in its oil and gas lease sale held online September 22, 2020.
BLM Miles City Field Office Seeks Comments on Intake Realty Action
(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office has published a Notice of Realty Action and is seeking comments on the Intake Campground Recreation and Public Purpose pa
BLM to upgrade water system at Devil’s Elbow Campground
(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will upgrade the water system at its Devil’s Elbow Campground on Hauser Lake in the coming weeks.
The Bureau of Land Management seeks comment on BNI application, environmental assessment
DICKINSON, N.D. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting comments on an environmental assessment that analyzes potential impacts from leasing 630-acres of federal c
Parking lot closed for maintenance at Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center in Fort Benton
(FORT BENTON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to do parking lot maintenance at the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center, located at 701 7th Street in Fort Benton.
BLM restricts access to Little Whitetail, Hay canyons due to State Creek fire
(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office has issued an Emergency Closure Order temporarily restricting camping, day use, road access and hunting in the Little Whitetail a