Articles with the Tag: DNRC

News from DNRC HELENA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is launching a new public survey to gather input from Montanans about what matters most to them when they recreate on state trust lands. The survey will help DNRC understand public priorities and identify w...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  FORT BENTON -  Governor Greg Gianforte recently continued his 56 County Tour in Chouteau County, holding a bill signing ceremony to celebrate a new law that protects water users and improves water administration in Montana. “In Montana, wate...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte MISSOULA – Governor Gianforte recently continued his 56 County Tour visiting with Montanans in Flathead, Lake, and Missoula counties to celebrate legislative partnerships and business innovation in western Montana.  “Working with our partner...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined local, state, tribal, and federal agency administrators, and fire management officers for the 2025 Fire Season Briefing. “We are here today to pledge our shared commitment to protect Montanans, our...

In Montana, the following statement rings true now more than ever: “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting.” Although the quote is often misattributed to Mark Twain, the adage’s creator was highlighting a perennial issue in governance out west – water rights. In 2025, exem...

News from DNRC HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) placed nearly 130,000 forested acres under management since he took office. “DNRC has demonstrated its commitment to safeguard our forests, communitie...

News from the office  of Governor Gianfor HELENA — Along with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a record-setting oil and gas lease sale on state trust lands in four months, totaling more than $5.4 million in revenue. ...

News from DNRC AND CSKT HELENA and PABLO — Eligible Stockgrowers on the Flathead Reservation can now apply for stock water mitigation funding through a targeted grant initiative.    The water compact between the State of Montana and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) w...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On June 18, Governor Greg Gianforte received the 2024 Fire Season Outlook Briefing from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and Northern Rockies Coordinating Group (NRCG). “The state of Montana stands unified and ...

News from DNRC    HELENA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has awarded $3.1 million to fund projects to reduce wildfire risk to communities and improve forest health.   “By supporting these community-driven projects, we’re not only tackli...