Conservation groups, Forest Service add new public land near Yellowstone National Park

By: Darrell Ehrlick

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 363

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A tract of land near Yellowstone National Park which had been identified as a potential gold mining site in 2023 has been added to the roster of public lands after The Conservation Fund, the United States Forest Service and the Greater Yellowstone Coalition came together to make the transaction happen, which including purchasing land as well as mineral rights.

The 161-acre parcel was added to the Custer-Gallatin National Forest in two parcels, one acquired by …

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