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 Applicant | County | Acres of Private Land Proposed for Exchange | Acres of State Land Proposed for Exchange | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSKT/DNRC - MWRPA Land Exchange | Missoula, Lake, Sanders, Flathead | TBD | TBD | Pending |
|
Unruh Land Exchange |
Dawson | 160 | 160 | Pending |
|
DPHHS/DNRC |
Jefferson | 155 +/- | 31.9 | Exchanged |
| Gallatin County Solid Waste District | Gallatin | 620.03 | 636.12 | Exchanged |
|
Kootenai Development Company Vermiculite Mountain Land Exchange |
Lincoln | 1239.43 | 640 | Exchanged |