
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
DNRC has received applications for the following land exchange proposals:
Land Exchange Applicant | County | Acres of Private Land Proposed for Exchange | Acres of State Land Proposed for Exchange | Status |
DPHHS/DNRC MDC - Boulder Land Exchange
|
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 |