STATEWIDE CD PROGRAMS
WATER RESERVATIONS
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In 1978, the Board of Natural Resources and Conservation granted water reservations to 14 Conservation districts (CDs) in the Yellowstone River basin. Ten CDs were granted reservations in the upper Missouri River basin in 1992, and eleven CDs were given reservations in the lower and Little Missouri River basins in 1994. Some CDs have reservations in more than one basin. Each of these CDs administers its reservation for use by individuals within the district. Applications for reserved water use can be obtained from the applicable conservation district. |
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SALINE SEEP RECLAMATION
What is a saline seep? You may have seen white, powdery-looking spots in the low areas of fields. These spots are seeps, and they have adverse effects on water quality,
wildlife, agriculture production, and other resources. Conservation district supervisors in 33 counties make up the member of the Montana Salinity Control Association.
This internationally recognized organization headquartered in Conrad, Montana provides expert technical assistance in the reclamation and control of saline seeps in
agricultural areas.
RIVER COUNCILS
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Milk River Watershed Alliance ... Lifeline of the Highline The Milk River Watershed Alliance is a locally led organization of conservation districts working together to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources within the Milk River watershed, while maintaining the quality of life
The U.S. St. Mary & Milk River Project Story Map
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AG SHORT VIDEORehabilitation of St Mary's Diversion is Crucial to the Milk River and Agriculture This water is crucial to Agriculture and is literally the Life Line of the Hi Line. When this system fails, it will be over a $2 Billion impact to the Hi Line and the State of Montana. FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE SHORT VIDEO Rehabilitation of St Mary's Diversion is Crucial to the Milk River Fisheries and Wildlife This water is crucial to fisheries, wildlife and recreation on the Milk River which is the Life Line of the Hi Line in Montana. MUNICIPALITIES SHORT VIDEORehabilitating the St Mary Diversion needed to provide water to Hi Line cities in Montana This diversion supplements the Milk River which provides water to Municipalities along the Milk River in Montana. The St Mary's Diversion is over 100 years old and is critical to the Milk River in Montana. The St Mary's diversion is over 100 years old and failing. This diversion supplements the Milk River, which would go dry in 6 out of 10 years without the diversion. This water is crucial to Agriculture and is literally the Life Line of the Hi Line. Each day is one day closer to failure. When this system fails, it will be over a $2 Billion impact to the Hi Line and the State of Montana. Get involved now and help protect the Life Line of the Hi Line. |
Missouri River Conservation Districts Council ... Devoted to conservation of the Missouri River's natural resources through grassroots collaboration, education, inventives, and voluntary action
The Missouri River corridor extends for 725 miles across Montana passing through the 14 counties and 15 conservation districts that form the Missouri River Conservation Districts Council. Each of the 15 conservation districts in the Missouri River corridor has one supervisor as a voting member of the Council. Conservation districts, through public elections, represent local residents' views and concerns regarding natural resources - giving this Council a true grassroots perspective of Missouri River issues.The river corridor is divided into reaches that contain unique geographic, social and economic features that create conservation priorities for the region.
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Yellowstone River Conservation Districts Council ... Providing leadership & guidance for the wise use of the Yellowstone River's natural resources
The Yellowstone River stretches over 670 miles and is the longest free flowing river in the lower 48 states. Originating in Yellowstone National Park, it drains 70,000 square miles of land before it joins the Missouri River northeast of Sidney, MT. In addition to an abundance of fish and wildlife, the Yellowstone River supports a wide variety of agricultural,domestic, industrial, and recreational uses. The Council made up of representatives from eleven conservation districts bordering the main stem of the Yellowstone River. Explore Yellowstone River Features Reach Details & Recommendations Story Map
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