Legislature Working to Open Land Locked Areas to the Public
As the Montana Legislature prepares to return to Helena after the mid-session break, there is an effort underway to unlock public lands that have been land locked for many years
Daines - Wilderness Study Areas Should Be Released 35 Years Late
Montana Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill in the Senate on Thursday that addresses the reopening of public lands that had been locked up for over 35 years as Wilderness Study Areas.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Renews Support for Public Lands
Following a blistering criticism of America's public lands in Forbes magazine, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation renewed it's firm support to keep 'public lands in public hands.'
Rep. Ryan Zinke, Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau Comment on Montana Pub…
Superintendent of Public Instruction and U.S. House candidate Denise Juneau had a press conference last week on the importance of public lands. U.S. House Representative Ryan Zinke also discussed managing Montana's lands.
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Opposes Transfer of Public Lands to States
Many western states have investigated the potential of transferring federally managed lands to the states. For its part, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is taking a stand against such policies.
US to Consider Sharp Hike in Royalties From Coal Mines
Federal officials will consider hiking royalty rates by 50 percent on coal extracted from massive strip mines on public lands under a pending overhaul of a U.S. Interior Department program.
RMEF Project Opens Land Up to Elk, Sportsman in Madison Valley
Hunters and sportsman have an additional 631 acres at their disposal after the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation removed a 3,000-square-foot home from Madison Valley.
Coal Suspension Affects 30-Plus Mining Projects
Federal officials say at least 30 applications from companies seeking to mine hundreds of millions of tons of coal face suspension as the government reviews sales of the fuel from public lands.
Sen. Steve Daines, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Rally in Support of LWCF Re-authorization
Sen. Steve Daines rallied other senators on Wednesday in support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which looks at increasing public access on public land.
Senator Steve Daines Works to Mitigate the Future of Drought on Montana
Despite more recent weather activity in western Montana, U.S. Senator Steve Daines worked the floor today in Washington to ensure the state be prepared to respond to potential drought conditions and wildfire activity.