Conservation districts (CDs) work locally to fulfill the state's policy to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources of the state. The Flathead Conservation District (FCD) covers all areas within the county boundaries except within the original (1945) city limits of Kalispell and Columbia Falls. Read More...
310 Stream Permits
Montana ’s Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, also known as the 310 Law, is a state law which requires that any person planning to work in or near a perennial stream or river on private or public land must first obtain a 310 Permit from the local conservation district.
"Estimating Boat-Wake-Induced Levee Erosion using Sediment Suspension
Measurements," by Bernard O. Bauer, Mark S. Lorang and Douglas J.
Sherman, Journal of Waterway, Port, Coasta...
Conservation Information For:
Small Acreage Owners Protecting Streams, Wildlife Habitat, Small Farm Agriculture, Wildlife HELP!
Two workshops and a free public presentation are scheduled in early February. The first, running Feb. 8-9 from 9 am - 4 pm, is entitled "Sustaining Water Quality Through Land Use Planning: Exploring the Possibilities." The second, on Feb. 10 from 8:30 am - noon, is entitled "Lessons From Lake Tahoe: Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop." There is also a public presentation on "Sustaining Water Quality Through Neighborhood Planning" in Lakeside on Feb. 9 from 7-9 pm.
The annual
National Conservation Poster Contest provides kindergarten through twelfth
grade students an opportunity to convey their thoughts about soil, water and
related natural resource issues through art. This year's theme is "Conservation Habits = Healthy Habitats."
Help prevent the invasion of noxious alien species to our beautiful lakes and streams. Learn how to inspect your boat to prevent the spread of eurasian water milfoil, zebra and quagga mussels. Once they are here, they will be nearly impossible to remove. 3 training sessions: June 25 and July 9 at Fish, Wildlife & Parks from 10-3, and July 25, location to be announced.
There is an unbreakable link between
native plant species and native wildlife. Indeed, most native insects cannot,
or will not, eat alien plants. When native plant species disappear or are
replaced by alien exotics, the insects disappear, thus impoverishing the food
source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat
destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife populations are in crisis
and may well be headed toward extinction.
Flathead Conservation District