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    The Conservation Resource Development Division (CARDD) provides technical and financial assistance to local governments, state agencies and private citizens for conservation, development, protection and management of the state's natural resources.

       

    Our Team is here to help!
      
      
      

    Funding Conservation Across the State

    Projects in all 56 Counties
    Over $300M Grants since 2021
      
      
       
       

    Supporting Infrastructure in Montana

    Since 2021:
    $78.8M Drinking Water Loans
    $87.4M Wastewater Loans
          
       
    Sage Grouse
    Sage Grouse

    $9,715,815 Grants for Conservation
    102,835 Acres Conserved

    Conservation Districts Bureau

    The Conservation Districts Bureau is the coordinating state agency for conservation districts in Montana.  The CDB assists conservation districts in meeting their legal requirements to carry out conservation programs locally and with the Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act (310 Law).

    Learn more about the Conservation District Bureau
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    Financial Bureau

    The Financial Development Bureau protects Montana's resources by issuing loans to borrowers for infrastructure improvement projects, manages the financial administration of loan and grant programs, and oversees the Regional Water program.

    Learn more about our Grants and Loans

    Resource Development Bureau

    The Resource Development Bureau (RDB) administers several grant and loan programs and assists conservation districts for the administration of water reservations.

    Learn more about the Resource Development Bureau
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    Administratively Attached Programs

    CARDD also administers several programs including Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program, Montana Invasive Species Council, Rangeland Resources, Upper Columbia Conservation Commission, and Flathead Basin Commission. Learn more about attached programs.