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BLM Montana/Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas manages about 8.3 million acres of federal lands and about 47.2 million acres of federal mineral estate in the three states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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This is a curated collection of featured news items and stories, designed to provide an in-depth look into the daily work at the BLM.

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BLM enhances trail access in Billings area for outdoor users
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Community in action at Four Dances Recreation Area
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A BLM pickup truck is parked in front of an oil jack in California
Interior streamlines oil and gas leasing to advance energy independence and economic growth
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Strong turnout and new beginnings: 26 wild horses placed at Montana adoption event
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A infographic showing BLM accomplishments for oil and gas (5 lease sales, 29,304 acres) Minerals (3 projects, 1 exploration project) Timber (9 sales, 32,232,00 board feet) Geothermal (1 lease sale, 50,961 acres) and coal (40 million tons, 1 mine expansion)
First 100 days: BLM drives energy expansion and national strength
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BLM Montana-Dakotas sold oil and gas leases bring in over $3.4 million
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Pompeys Pillar is located outside of Billings, Mont.
Pompeys Pillar National Monument
Garnet Ghost Town is located outside of Missoula, Mont.
Garnet Ghost Town
Upper Missouri Breaks
Upper Missouri River Breaks
Bear Trap Wilderness Area
Bear Trap Wilderness

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Energy and Minerals
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Recreation
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Billings Curation Center
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Greater Sage-Grouse
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Montana National Monuments
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National Conservation Lands
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