Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Montana-Dakotas
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BLM seeks public comment on cave and karst management plan

The BLM’s Billings Field Office is seeking public input on a draft Cave and Karst Management Plan and associated Environmental Assessment. The public comment period is now open and will close on Sept. 29, 2025.
National Office, Colorado, Montana-Dakotas, New Mexico
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BLM advances environmental assessments for challenged oil and gas leases

BLM is moving forward with supplemental environmental assessments for litigated oil and gas leases in seven states, stemming from legal challenges brought by WildEarth Guardians and other plaintiffs between 2016-2021. 
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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BLM to repair Cow Island Road culvert; temporary closure scheduled

Access will be limited on a portion of Cow Island Road just west of Cow Creek in south Blaine County, Montana, beginning Sept. 29 as contractors work to replace a damaged 3-foot-diameter culvert running under the road.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center staff announce upcoming fall, winter hours

Bureau of Land Management staff at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument will begin the seasonal shift to fall and winter operations, starting this month.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
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Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center staff offer free Every Kid Outdoors presentation, passes for fourth graders

BLM rangers invite fourth grade teachers in communities near the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument to schedule a FREE ranger-led presentation to receive Every Kid Outdoors passes for their students.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM announces additional opportunity for public input on Spring Creek Mine coal leasing

The BLM Montana/Dakotas State Office will hold a second public hearing to gather input on the Fair Market Value and Maximum Economic Recovery related to proposed coal lease applications at the Spring Creek Mine.
Montana-Dakotas
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Ringing Rocks Road temporarily closed during construction

The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is temporarily closing Ringing Rocks Road in Jefferson County to protect public safety while active construction occurs on the road.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Dillon FO
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BLM and partners advise caution in areas with active wildfire suppression activities

Please use caution on and around Ruby Reservoir as fire suppression crews source water aerially to treat wildfires nearby.
Montana-Dakotas
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Online fuelwood permits make stocking up winter firewood easy, affordable

Six Bureau of Land Management field offices in Montana are making it simple and inexpensive for the public to get permits for harvesting personal-use firewood.
Montana-Dakotas
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Draft EA, public hearing, and request for comment for Navajo Transitional Energy Co. proposed lease modification

The BLM and OSMRE announce that a draft environmental assessment is available.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Malta FO
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Dry Fork Road reopens; some construction activities continue

The Dry Fork Road in south Phillips County, Montana, reopened to through-traffic, today, Bureau of Land Management officials with the Malta Field Office announced.

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