BLM Montana News Release Feed

Interior Releases Updated Draft Rule for Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian Lands for Public Comment

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:15:30 -0600

Commonsense Measure Will Support Safe and Responsible Production of America’s Domestic Energy Resources

BLM Plans Watershed Assessments for Southwest Highlands and Middle Ruby this Summer

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:10:20 -0600

DILLON, MT – The BLM Dillon Field Office plans to study the existing resource conditions on BLM-administered public lands within the Southwest Highlands and Middle Ruby Watersheds this summer. The Southwest Highlands Watershed includes 12 grazing allotments and 72,000 acres of BLM-administered public land. The Middle Ruby Watershed includes 13 grazing allotments comprised of 42,866 acres of BLM-administered public land in addition to 7,819 un-allotted BLM acres within the Ruby Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA).

BLM Holds Public Forums to Kick Off Updates to Onshore Oil and Gas Orders

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:25:50 -0600

Changing Outdated Measurement Standards Will Help Ensure Taxpayers Get Fair Return

Land Management Rule Will Facilitate Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:25:50 -0600

In support of the Administration’s strategy to develop environmentally responsible renewable energy on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a regulation that will facilitate right-of-way applications for lands with wind and solar energy development potential.

BLM Hosts Open Houses to Discuss Billings Draft Resource Management Plan

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:30:20 -0600

BILLINGS, MT – On March 29, the BLM Billings Field Office released its draft resource management plan for a 90-day public review and comment period. As part of the review and comment process, several open houses are being held throughout the area to answer questions and gather comments from the public that will be used to develop the final plan.

BLM seeks comment on Right-of-Way Application Amendment

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:20 -0600

DICKINSON, N.D. ---- The Bureau of Land Management North Dakota Field Office has received an application to amend an existing right-of-way for the proposed BakkenLink Arrow Midstream to Beaver Lodge Project in McKenzie and Williams counties and is seeking public comments during a 30 day public scoping period ending on May 13, 2013.

BLM Issues Decision on Buffalo Wallow Reservoir Project

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:05:30 -0600

Lewistown, MT----The Bureau of Land Management today issued a decision to breach the Buffalo Wallow Reservoir located approximately 5 miles southeast of the intersection of Musselshell and Wilder Trails in the Missouri Breaks.

Artifact Road Shows commemorate Archaeology Month

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:15:10 -0600

MILES CITY, Mont. --- The Montana/Dakotas BLM will be hosting several events commemorating April as “Montana Archaeology Month”.

BLM encourages responsible springtime recreation

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:10:00 -0600

MILES CITY, Mont. --- The BLM would like to remind everyone to be mindful of current fire conditions and to respect wildlife, private landowners and other recreationists while enjoying public lands.

BLM Montana/Dakotas Extends RAC Nomination Period

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:10:40 -0600

The Bureau of Land Management in Montana/Dakotas is extending the public call for nominations to fill 23 open positions on its four Resource Advisory Councils, which advise the BLM on public land issues. Nominations are due May 10, 2013.