BLM Montana News Release Feed

Coal Bed Natural Gas Workshop to be held in Sheridan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:40 -0700

The BLM will host a two-day research and monitoring workshop in Sheridan, Wyo. beginning on Dec. 2.

EA Available For Wild Horse Long-Term Holding Pasture Near Ennis Fence

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0700

The Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to review and comment on the Environmental Assessment for a proposed wild-horse pasture near Ennis.

BLM Completes Final Phase of Land Exchange

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:40 -0700

The Bureau of Land Management formally closed on the second and final phase of a land exchange involving the former Pumpkin Creek Ranch located about 15 miles south of Miles City, Nov. 17.

Butte Field Office 2009 Land Health Reports Available

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:00 -0700

Evaluation Reports completed during the 2009 field season on 18 livestock grazing allotments located in the Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office are now available at http://www.blm.gov/mt/st/en/fo/butte_field_office.html.

BLM Travel Plan Appeals Dismissed

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0700

The Interior Board of Land Appeals has dismissed all appeals to the travel plan decisions made within the Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office Resource Management Plan, giving the agency the go-ahead to put the travel plans into effect.

BLM Acquires Meeteetse Spires Property

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0700

The BLM has completed the first phase in its effort to acquire 560 acres of private land adjoining the Meeteetse Spires Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). The area is located along the eastern slopes of the Beartooth Mountains about six miles south of Red Lodge and features a rich variety of natural and cultural resources. The first phase of the acquisition consists of about 300 acres.

Bonus Bids Reach $21.6 Million at Nov. 3 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0700

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management’s November 3 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $21,629,430.75.

Jacobs Honored for Her Work at Interpretive Center

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0600

Connie Jacobs, Director of the Bureau of Land Management’s Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center in Fort Benton, Montana, has been awarded the 2009 Silver Star Award for Excellence in Interpretation by the BLM’s Division of Education, Interpretation & Partnerships.

Funding Approved For Stabilization Of Log Gulch Campground

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0600

Nearly $100,000 has been approved for emergency stabilization of the Bureau of Land Management’s fire-damaged Log Gulch Campground at Holter Lake.

BNI Coal Ltd. Wins Lease Rights

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0600

BNI Coal Ltd. won the lease rights for the BNI coal tract offered at a Bureau of Land Management coal lease sale held October 15.