HELENA- At the State Land Board Commissioners meeting yesterday, Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen was presented with a check for $41,186,280 to support Montana’s public schools. The funds were produced from Montana’s State Trust Lands in 2020, which is down from $45.9 million in 2019. “Montana’s Trust Lands provide the first source of funding for Montana students,” Superintendent Arntzen said Tuesday. “As Land Board Commissioners, we have a responsibility to manage our state Trust Lands in ways that produce strong funding for our schools and create greater opportunities for Montanans to access their public lands. I look forward to working more closely with the Governor’s office, DNRC, and my fellow Land Board Commissioners in the coming year to proactively produce strong funding from our Trust Lands.” Trust Land returns were down largely due to the fall in the price of natural resources and agricultural commodities. Weather was also a factor. Most of the returns come from these two sectors followed by timber and real estate. While timber remained relatively stable, it was down slightly from last year. State Trust Lands are managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Trust Lands Management Division. State agricultural, forest, mineral, and real estate assets are managed for the benefit of the common schools and the other endowed institutions in Montana, under the direction of the State Board of Land Commissioners. The board consists of Montana’s five top elected officials. You can view the full 2020 report at this link.
“Montana’s Trust Lands provide the first source of funding for Montana students,” Superintendent Arntzen said Tuesday. “As Land Board Commissioners, we have a responsibility to manage our state Trust Lands in ways that produce strong funding for our schools and create greater opportunities for Montanans to access their public lands. I look forward to working more closely with the Governor’s office, DNRC, and my fellow Land Board Commissioners in the coming year to proactively produce strong funding from our Trust Lands.”
Trust Land returns were down largely due to the fall in the price of natural resources and agricultural commodities. Weather was also a factor. Most of the returns come from these two sectors followed by timber and real estate. While timber remained relatively stable, it was down slightly from last year.
State Trust Lands are managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Trust Lands Management Division. State agricultural, forest, mineral, and real estate assets are managed for the benefit of the common schools and the other endowed institutions in Montana, under the direction of the State Board of Land Commissioners. The board consists of Montana’s five top elected officials.
You can view the full 2020 report at this link.
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24
By angelamontana
Brett French reports: Yellowstone River stays closed to waterfowl hunting
See you Saturday for the 14th Annual MTSFW Pig Roast Fundraiser
GRIZZLY TITS!!! by Montana Grant
Holy Quack! Drake Mallard Sets New Flight Speed Record for Wildlife Research Lab
UM Launches Campaign to Build Environment and Conservation Hub
By Moosetrack Megan
Reminder to turn in Kootenai River creel packets by May 1 for a chance to win prizes!
Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease suspected as culprit in Upper Snake moose mortalities
Grizzly bear euthanized due to cattle depredation in Washakie County
Wyoming ElkFest 2024 Bidder Registration Now Open
It only takes a second…
TREE TIME!!! by Montana Grant
Opening Day Spring Turkey
Watch for elephants…in Butte
Castaways Rescued in Pacific Ocean after Spelling “HELP” with Palm Leaves
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.16.24
FWP News: Hunting permit drawing results now available
A DIY Turkey Decoy that won’t break the bank
CORNERED!!! by Montana Grant
Tourons of National Parks Clip: Dose of Dumb
2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Record Low Snowpack Results in Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions This Spring
FWP News: Trapping licenses for resident and nonresidents available for purchase
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.15.24
Riley's Meats - Butte Wild Game Processing