US Forest Service Withdraws 170 Acres of National Forest System Land for Big Ice Cave Protection in Montana

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The US Forest Service has withdrawn 170 acres of National Forest System land from mining laws for 20 years to protect the Big Ice Cave and its subterranean water supply, while allowing for mineral leasing and other lawful uses.

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