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BLM to increase campground fees to enhance visitor experience along the Madison River

In response to growing demand and increasing operational costs, the Bureau of Land Management is increasing campground fees for recreation sites along the Madison River, managed by the Dillon Field Office. These changes will directly benefit visitors by supporting year-round site maintenance, enhancing facilities, and providing high-quality recreational opportunities for all.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM announces North Central Montana District spring season prescribed fire plans

The Bureau of Land Management, North Central Montana District’s fuels program managers plan to conduct three prescribed fire broadcast burns this springtime, between the months of March and May, when fuel conditions and weather permit safe operations.
Montana-Dakotas
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Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the North Dakota Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

The BLM announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota.
Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the North Dakota R…
Montana-Dakotas
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Public Land Order No. 7959; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7628, Withdrawal of Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range; Wyoming

This Public Land Order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by PLO No. 7628, which would otherwise expire March 7, 2025, for an additional 20-year period.
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Montana-Dakotas
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BLM Director's Response to the Montana Governor's Appeal of the BLM Montana/Dakotas State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for the Miles City Field Office Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environment

The BLM is publishing this notice of the reasons for the BLM Director's determination to reject the Governor of Montana's recommendations regarding the Miles City Field Office Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment.
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Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, South Dakota FO
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Public Land Order No. 7956; Withdrawal of Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek Watershed; South Dakota

This Public Land Order (PLO) withdraws 20,510 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Black Hills National Forest, Pennington County, South Dakota.
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Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, North Central DO
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Public Meeting for the Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council

The Missouri Basin RAC will meet virtually on January 16, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
Public Meeting for the Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
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Public Meeting for the Western Montana Resource Advisory Council

The Western Montana Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually on Jan. 14, 2025.
Notice of Public Meeting of the Western Montana Resource Advisory Council
Montana-Dakotas, Miles City FO
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Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Miles City Field Office, Montana

The BLM announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office.
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Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO
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New Recreation Fees on Public Lands in the Butte Field Office, Montana

The BLM Butte Field Office is establishing new recreation fees.
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Resource Advisory Council to meet in Butte

The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana Resource Advisory Council will meet Sept. 24 in Butte.
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Notice Draft Environmental Assessment, Public Hearing, and Request for Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment, Maximum Economic Recovery, and Fair Market Value for the Freedom Mine Company Proposed Emergency Federal Coal Lease-by-Application and Mining Plan Modification for NDM 111186 and Mining Plan Modification for NDM 091535, Mercer County, ND
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