Pompeys Pillar is the nation's only existing en route physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is being considered, and is likely, to be named a national monument. Montana's congressional delegation has linked arms to work toward that. The Bureau of Land Management has plans to revamp the center, make it more accessible to Montanans and visitors alike. Obviously, Washington understands the importance of the site.
Efforts are under way to raise a similar amount from the private sector.
The BLM plans to present the area to the public as closely as possible to when William Clark and his band of explorers stopped there on their remarkable journey. Estimates are that nearly 250,000 people will visit the interpretative center annually. This effort has captured the attention of Montana. This effort has captured the attention of the nation. Ore. The companies have begun constructing a high-speed grain loading station near Pompeys Pillar without a state air quality permit.