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Montana-Dakotas

Record High Bid at BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale States to share nearly half of sale revenues

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 today nette

Montana-Dakotas

New Dates for Close of the Comment Periods on BLM Planning Efforts As A Result of the Federal Government Shutdown

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas announces the new date for the close of the comment period for several planning documents throughout the three states.

Montana-Dakotas

Most Activities on BLM-Montana/Dakotas Managed lands to be Suspended due to Federal Government Shutdown

As a result of the Federal government shutdown, essentially all services provided by the Bureau of Land Management will be suspended, with the exception of law enforcement and emergency response fu

Montana-Dakotas

BLM-Montana/Dakotas Open for Business

Employees with the Bureau of Land Management-Montana/Dakotas today reported to work, earnestly preparing and opening facilities to welcome the public after the 16-day shutdown of the Federal govern

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Announces National Public Lands Day Events

Started in 1994, National Public Lands Day (NPLD) has become the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Just Under $50 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 today nette

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Reopens 2013 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management in Montana and the Dakotas announced today that it is reopening the public call for nominations for 23 open positions on its four Resource A

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Hosts Open Houses to Discuss Billings Draft Resource Management Plan

On March 29, the BLM Billings Field Office released its draft resource management plan for a 90-day public review and comment period.

Montana-Dakotas

"Artifact Road Show" Comes to BLM Billings Curation Center April 12, 2013

On Friday, April 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Bureau of Land Management Billings Curation Center (BCC) will host the third annual Artifact Road Show put on by the Montana Archaeological Society.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Extends RAC Nomination Period

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 i

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Nearly $11.5 Million - State to Share Nearly Half of Sale Revenues

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 today nette

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Announces Seasonal Jobs for Summer 2013

The Bureau of Land Management is now accepting applications for seasonal fire jobs for the summer of 2013.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Acting Director Mike Pool Presents Third Annual Director's Awards to Employees for Extraordinary Public Service

Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool yesterday presented the third annual BLM Director's Awards to staff across the country for remarkable service in multiple sectors.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM October Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates over $16 million

BLM Montana's oil and gas lease sale on October 24, 2012, generated more than $16 million.

Montana-Dakotas

Extreme Fire Danger Persists

Due to extreme fire danger, hunters and other outdoor recreationists are reminded to take extra caution.

Some general tips to avoid starting new fires:

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Marks National Public Lands Day 2012

The Bureau of Land Management is waiving day-use fees and sponsoring several volunteer work projects on September 29 as part of National Public Lands Day.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas and Rocky Mountain College Celebrate 2012 National Fossil Day

In honor of the third annual National Fossil Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Rocky Mountain College will present a series of presentations on dinosaurs and other prehistoric species in

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces Results of July 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's July 17 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $3,397,124.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Conducts Field Tour with the Chair of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation

As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s ongoing government-to-government consultation efforts with Indian tribes, three key BLM officials joined Chair Tex G.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Honors Montana Couple With 2012 "Making a Difference" National Award

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today presented its prestigious “Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards to four individuals, three couples, one group, and one BLM employee for outstandi

Montana-Dakotas

Thanking American Armed Forces

To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces Results of May 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's May 8 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $3,950,025.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Holds Successful Coal Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today accepted a single, high bid of $10,650,000 ($0.30 per recoverable ton) from Signal Peak Energy LLC for five unleased coal parcels in the Bull Mountains Min

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces January 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's January 24 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $35,975,750.

Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Salazar Announces Appointments to Dakotas Resource Advisory Council

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced new appointments or reappointments to the Dakotas’ citizen-based Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Management on