Resource Documents

310 Stream Permitting

• Montana Stream Permitting: A Guide for Conservation District Supervisors & Others
• 310 Model Rules - PDF
• 310 Model Rules - Word Document
• Emergency 310 Process Flowchart Updated 2021
• Complaint Form 274 - Fillable PDF
• Emergency Form 275 - Fillable PDF
• Supervisor Decision Form 273 - PDF only
• Supervisor Decision Form 273 - Word Document
• Team Member Report Form 272 - Fillable PDF
• Team Member Report Form 272 - Fillable Word
• 310 Permit Work Completion Form - Word Document
• Supervisor Decision Form- Fillable PDF

Legal & Other

• 310 Violation Workflow Toolkit
• 310 Violation Workflow Summary
• Violation Letter Template 
• A Quick Reference to 310 Legal Opinions 1999
• 310 Litigation Synopsis
• 310 Fee Memo
• 2022 Legal Opinion on SMZ and 310 Law
• 310 Permitting for Utility Boring Legal Opinion

Stream Access Portage

• Access Portage Route Request Form
• Proposed Portage Route Inspection Form
• Stream Access Pamphlet

310 Fact Sheets

• What is a Project?
• Forming a Team and Onsite Inspections
• Determining Jurisdiction
• Emergencies
• Violations
• Complaints
• Forms and Adopted Rules
• Partner Agency Permits

• Lower and Little Missouri River Basin
• Upper Missouri River Basin
• Yellowstone River Basin
• Board Order by Basin

Water Reservation Forms

• Form 101 Reserved Water Use Application (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 102 Reserved Water Use Authorization (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 103 Water User Annual Status Report (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 104 Change Application (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 105 Change Authorization (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 106 Notice of Completion (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 106A Notice Completed Not Authorized (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 106B Instructions (word) (pdf)
• Form 107 Objection (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 108 Extension of Time Application (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 109 Notice of Transfer (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 109A Portioned Transfer Addendum (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 110 Complaint Form (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 111 Request to Terminate a Water Reservation (word) (fillable pdf)
• Form 112 Addendum to Notice of Change to Form 618 (word) (fillable pdf)

Additional Forms

CD Use Documents

• Annual Report to DNRC (word) (fillable pdf)
• CD Water Reservation Assistance Request Form (word) (fillable pdf)
• CD Water Use Application Checklist Tracker (word) (fillable pdf)
• CD Water Reservations and Ownership Transfers (pdf)
• Ownership Templates (word)
• Revocation and Termination Letter Templates (word)

Public Notice

• Certificate of Service Missouri (word) (fillable pdf)
• Certificate of Service Yellowstone (word) (fillable pdf)
• Public Notice - Notice to Water Users (word) (fillable pdf)
• Publishers Affidavit & Certificate (word) (fillable pdf)

Terms and Definitions

• Water Reservation, Water Resource, Irrigation Definitions, Terms, and Acronyms (pdf)

• Supervisor Elections & Terms Calendar Example Sheets
• Vacancies & Common Issues
• News Release Templates
• Declaration for Nomination Oath of Candidacy
• Oath of Office
• Oath of Office Instructions
• Technology Based Notarization

• CD Employee Handbook
• 2020 Personnel Model Policy
• Montana CD Employee Organization Resources & Training
• HSA and FSA Eligible Expenses
• Health Benefit Options for Conservation Districts
• 2025 CD Wage Survey Summary

• How to use the Governance Calendar: (pdf)
• How to Use a Consent Agenda: (pdf)
• Why the Governance Calendar and Consent Agenda are Valuable Tools: (pdf)
• Governance Calendar Template with Consent Agenda: (word)
• Governance Calendar Template without Consent Agenda: (word)
• 2024 MACD Convention Governance Calendar Session Packet: (pdf)
• Sample Agenda with a Consent Agenda: (pdf)

• CD Accountability Assessment 
• 2024 Conservation District Law Book
• Conservation District Formation Dates

• Annual Financial Report - Special Purpose District
• Current Mill Levy Form Link to Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Budget Resources
• Permissive Mill Levy FAQ
• Permissive Levy Form
• Important Dates for Special Purpose Districts

• Open Meeting Act
• CD Meeting Minute Fact Sheet and Best Management Practices
• Sturgis Parliamentary Procedures
• Sturgis Parliamentary Procedure Motions Chart

• Procurement Requirements for Local Governments Using ARPA
• CD Procurement Flowchart
• DNRC CARDD Procurement PowerPoint
• DNRC CARDD Procurement Training Video

• Records Retention: To Keep or Not to Keep
• Conservation District Records Schedule (Schedule No. 9)

• Standard Rental Agreement for Conservation Districts
• Lake CCD Rental Agreement
• Contract for Services

• Rolling Rivers Trailer Educator Guide
• Rolling Rivers Trailer Transport and Setup Guide

• Strategic Planning 10-Minute Training
• Strategic Planning FAQ
• Tips for Contracting with a Strategic Planning Consultant
• Professional Service Resources 2023

• 2021 Supervisor Manual
• Conservation District Supervisor Roles
• Elected Supervisor Roles & Responsibilities, Daniel Clark, Local Government Center Video
• Elected Supervisor Roles & Responsibilities Supplemental Information
• 2025 CD Wage Survey Summary

Hiring Employees 

• CD Hiring Guide for Supervisors (word) (pdf) 
• Sample employment offer letter (word) 
• Sample interview questions (word) 
• Sample job application (word) 
• Sample job descriptions (word) 
• Sample reference check questions (word) 
• Sample off-boarding checklist (word) 
• Sample reference check BMP & questions (word) 
• Sample timesheet (excel) 
• CDB CD Employee Welcome letter (pdf) 

Onboarding New Employees 

• The New CD Employee Guide (word) (pdf) 
• 2020 Personnel Model Policy 
• Employee Handbook