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LOCAL COMMONSENSE CONSERVATION

Dawson County

Conservation District

About

The Dawson County Conservation District was formed on 08/07/1945 and is located in Glendive, Montana, home to Makoshika State Park, the largest state park in Montana. This district does stream permitting, in accordance with 310 Law. The district also holds a water reservation.

The district also has an extensive rental agricultural equipment program, and sells trees, map books & wall maps of Dawson County. The district also has an education and outreach program, including an Outdoor Day for 8th graders in the county.

WHAT IS A CONSERVATION DISTRICT?

Montana’s conservation districts partner with private landowners to keep our land and water healthy for the next generation. Led and staffed by locals, conservation districts champion balanced conservation solutions for those that they serve.

What We Do

Stream Permitting

The Dawson County Conservation District administers the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, also known as the “310 Law” on all perennial streams within its jurisdiction, including the Yellowstone River. Any person or entity proposing construction on these waterbodies must seek a permit from the district. There is a joint application form that can also be used for other required permits.

Water Reservations

The Dawson County Conservation District holds a water reservation with 5,525 acre-feet and 44.53 cubic feet per second allocated and 40,330 acre-feet and 286.27 cubic feet per second remaining for future use. Individuals within the district can apply for agricultural use, specifically irrigation. To date, 14 individuals/entities have been authorized to use water within the reservation.

Trees

The tree program is a great way to start a shelterbelt or do a shelterbelt renovation. The district can order from 3 different nurseries, providing an extensive selection at affordable prices

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Rental Equipment

Equipment that can be rented includes seeding drills and manure spreaders..

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Education Events

Outdoor Day for 8th graders and fair booth at county fair.

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Contact

General Contact Information

102 Fir Street
Glendive, MT 59330
dawsoncd@macdnet.org
406-948-3173

Staff

Cindy Frank

District Administrator

  • (406) 948 – 3173 
  • Cindy.Frank@mt.nacdnet.net

Board Members

Gene Evans

Chair (Joined 2014)

Clay Walker

Vice Chair (Joined 2003)

Jim Ekland

Treasurer (Joined 2009)

Kenny Nemitz

Supervisor (Joined 1976)

Todd Tibbetts

Supervisor (Joined 2019)

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