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Montana-Dakotas

Docks removed for season at Holter, Hauser lake sites

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The boat docks at the Bureau of Land Management campgrounds at Holter and Hauser lakes are moving to dry land for the season.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on Rosebud Mine coal lease modification

MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing the start of a 30-day public scoping period regarding an application to add 160 acres of federal coal to an existing Western E

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Announces Partial Closure of Big Pines Recreation Site

Ellensburg, Wash. -- Effective Oct. 31, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Big Pines recreation site within the Yakima River Canyon will be partially closed to camping.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public comment on state indemnity selection project

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on a proposal to transfer certain lands to the State of Montana to satisfy the obligation made by Congress to the Sta

Montana-Dakotas

BLM oil and gas lease auction brings in nearly $28,000

Bids on three oil and gas leases brought in nearly $28,000 at an auction the Bureau of Land Management held Tuesday in Billings.

Montana-Dakotas

Stage 1 fire restrictions for South Central Montana

Long, hot summer days and continuing drought are causing grasses, shrubs and trees to dry out across South Central Montana.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM encourages simple steps to avoid starting wildfires on public lands

Long days of abundant sunshine and limited rainfall mean that grasses, shrubs and even trees are beginning to dry out in the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on oil and gas lease parcels

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on eight parcels located in Phillips, Toole, Liberty, Choteau, Hill, Glacier, Valley, Bighorn and Sheridan counties in Montana that are bein

Montana-Dakotas

BLM moves May oil and gas lease sale location

An oil and gas lease sale set for early May is being moved to a different location in Billings than originally scheduled.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for open positions on its Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land issues.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM manager returns to the Treasure State as Montana/Dakotas Acting State Director

An experienced leader has returned on a temporary basis to serve as the acting state director of the Montana/Dakotas State Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Montana-Dakotas

New Associate State Director on board at BLM Montana/Dakotas State

The New Year begins with a change in one of the top leadership positions in the Montana/Dakotas State Office of the Bureau of Land Management.

Montana-Dakotas

Billings coal listening session set for Tuesday afternoon

The second in a nationwide series of listening sessions on the federal coal program will be held Tuesday, August 11, in Billings. Mont.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Almost $37,000

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction netted $36,

Montana-Dakotas

Fireworks and Fire Safety Reminders for Independence Day Holiday Weekend

Recent hot, dry weather in many locations has resulted in increased fire danger.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Plans for Public Lands in South Dakota Provide for Greater Sage-Grouse Protection, Balanced Development

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released final environmental reviews for land use plans in South Dakota that will help to conserve greater sage-grouse habitat and support sustainable econ

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Just Over $44,000

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction Wednesday,

Montana-Dakotas

BLM releases 2015 Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Gather environmental assessment for public comment

The Bureau of Land Management Billings Field Office is seeking public comment on a preliminary environmental assessment for a wild horse gather on the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range.

Montana-Dakotas

"Artifact Road Show" is Back at BLM Billings Curation Center

The Bureau of Land Management's Billings Curation Center will host the fifth annual Artifact Road Show on Thursday, April 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., during the Montana Archaeological Society's Archaeolog

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Welcomes New Chief of Communications

The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce that Al Nash has joined BLM Montana/Dakotas (MT/DKs) as the new chief of communications.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for open positions on its 31 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land issues.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $4.2 Million

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction netted $4,2

Montana-Dakotas

2015 Summer Firefighting Positions Are Now Open at BLM Montana/Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas Fire and Aviation Program is accepting applications for seasonal wildland firefighters to help protect our public lands.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Almost $686,000

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction netted $685

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Recognizes Youth Non-profit for Commitment to Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today joined the Public Lands Foundation (PLF) in awarding that organization’s Landscape Stewardship Certificate of Appreciation to the Montana Conservation Corp