DNRC Conservation and Resource Development Division manages multiple programs and administrative attachments that work toward the sustainability and conservation of Montana’s natural resources through providing financial, legal, technical, or educational services.
DNRC PROGRAMS
Regional Water Systems
Water Reservations
Supports conservation districts throughout the state in administering their reserved water to private individuals for agricultural use
Attached Programs & Resources
Rangeland Resources
Assures sustainable rangelands to support people, wildlife, recreation, clean water, and the natural scenic beauty of Montana
Sage Grouse Habitat Program
Montana Invasive Species Council
Upper Columbia Conservation Commission (UC3)
Supports existing Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention efforts within the Upper Columbia River Basin
Flathead Basin Commission
Monitors and protects water quality and the natural resources in one of the State's most important watersheds
Water, Wastewater & Solid Waste Action (WASACT)
Coordinating team of stakeholders and interested groups working on water, wastewater, and solid waste projects
Grass Conservation Commission
Works to conserve, protect, restore, and facilitate the proper utilization of grass, forage, and range resources