Planning Reports

Framework Report: Comprehensive Water and Related Land Resources Plan for Montana - 1976
waterprotectstrategy_missrivbasin.pdf
Natural Water Storage: Exploring the use of natural storage and retention to benefit water supplies and ecosystems. Natural storage project types include: Floodplain restoration, irrigation infrastructure, wetlands and infiltration galleries. These projects could assist with decreased evaporation from reservoirs, and recharging of aquifer.

Events!: 2020 Water Commissioner Training
Due to COVID-19 Guidelines, the 2020 Water Commissioner Training will be offered online.

Helpful Resources: Water Rights and Historical Beneficial Use (PDF)
Water Rights and Historical Beneficial Use (Video)
Real-Time Streamflow Gaging Stations - DNRC
Current Streamflow Conditions - USGS
Current State Reservoir Storage Levels
US Bureau of Reclamation Reservoir Storage Levels
Current Drought & Water Supply Conditions
NRCS Snow Survey Data
Montana Water Center
Montana Watershed Coordination Council
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology Groundwater Research
NRCS National Water and Climate Center
Water Resources Surveys
Water Commissioner Information