DNRC reviews and processes land exchanges on behalf of the State Board of Land Commissioners under its Land Exchange Policy. Land Exchange proposals are analyzed using the following criteria:
- Equal or greater value
- Similar navigable lake or stream values
- Equal or greater income to the trust
- Equal or greater acreage
- Consolidation of state trust lands
- Potential for long-term appreciation
- Improved or equal access to state or public lands
Lands Currently being Considered for Exchange
| Land Exchange | County | Acres of Private Land Proposed for Exchange | Acres of State Trust Land Proposed for Exchange | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSKT/DNRC - MWRPA Land Exchange | Missoula, Lake, Sanders, Flathead | TBD | TBD | Inactive |
| McCone | 480 | 600 |
Conducting Formal Research and Investigations |
|
| Missoula | 1,804.85 | 8,139.94 |
Soliciting Public Comment |
More Information
To discuss a potential land exchange, please contact your local DNRC office.
Sign up for Land Exchange updates here.
If you have questions regarding the Land Exchange Program, please contact Andrew Clary at 406-444-1445 or Andrew.Clary@mt.gov