Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Governor Greg Gianforte announced Montana’s unemployment rate decreased 0.3% in November to 2.8%, tying the lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in the state. Strong job growth continued in November, with over 3,000 jobs created. “Montana is closing out the year with yet another month of record-setting employment and strong growth in our labor force,” said Governor Greg Gianforte. “As we enter a new year, we’ll continue enacting our pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda to complement the unmatched work ethic of Montanans.” Since Governor Gianforte w...
You may apply for assistance at any time during the year by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community. Click on “local eligibility office” to access phone numbers. If you cannot reach your local eligibility office, call Montana’s toll-free number at 1-833-317-1080. The State of Montana, through the Department of Public Health and Human Services, offers three programs aimed at helping eligible Montanans. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) pays part of winter energy bills and may b...
Feeling lucky? Experience a multi-day float trip on the Smith River if you are lucky enough to draw a permit in the annual lottery. Prepare yourself; the application window is from January 3rd to February 15th. Apply online here: https://ols.fwp.mt.gov. Noted for its spectacular scenery and renowned trout fishing, the Smith River is unique, with only one public put-in and take-out site for the entire 59 miles. The Smith River is a wonderful 59-mile long river full of natural beauty, with...
The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will burn slash piles during the upcoming months in Beaverhead, Lewis and Clark, and Jefferson counties, near Wise River, Clancy, Marysville, and Rader Creek. The piles will be burned when the ground is snow-covered or when the surrounding fuels are wet enough to minimize the potential for unwanted fire spread. Burning will take place only when weather conditions and forecasts allow for adequate smoke dispersion. The prescribed burns will be implemented by fire managers from the BLM. For m...
The Canyon Ferry Reservoir public comment period is now open and will continue through June 8. Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) allows federal agencies to collect and retain user fees for overnight camping, group use shelters, and special use permits. If FLREA is instituted, existing fees from users of reservoir facilities will stay at Canyon Ferry and be used exclusively for local improvements instead of returning the fees to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Reclamation’s Montana Area Office plans to initiate FLREA at C...
