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Important Announcement

There is a change to our normal schedule for the December board meeting due to the holidays. 310 applications to be considered for the December meeting will be due Thursday, November 30th at 4:30pm. The board meeting will take place Thursday, December 14th at 9am.

If you are a stakeholder in Gallatin County, please consider filling out the survey below to help us best address resource concerns in the county. The Conservation District will use your response to inform the Local Working Group of your concerns and where to target future collaboration between partners and landowners.

Take the Gallatin Conservation District Resource Concern Survey!

Stream Permits

Any person, agency, contractor, or firm that is proposing a project that may alter or modify the beds or banks of a perennial stream, river, or spring, must first obtain a 310 permit. If you are planning to work in or near a stream, you must get a 310 permit first.

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Programs & Services

Gallatin CD offers a variety of technical, financial assistance, and community programs for landowners across Gallatin County. We can help you create beneficial pollinator habitat, order seedlings for conservation plantings, test your private drinking wells and more!

Education & Outreach

Gallatin CD offers an array of educational events and opportunities for youth, adults, and organizations. We also have an education and outreach center dedicated to providing education to the public.

District Resources

Check out our calendar, district news, Gallatin County water supply outlook reports, partner links, and more!

Our Mission Statement: “To promote and guide the conservation and management of natural resources in Gallatin County.”

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Recent Updates

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GCD’s October 2023 Agenda

GCD’s October board meeting will take place Thursday, October 19th at 9am (note the time change!). 120 S Fifth St, Suite B102 in Manhattan, MT. Zoom is also available: Zoom Link Meeting ID: 846 0986 9146 Passcode: 785526 Call in: 1 253 215 8782 10 October 2023 Agenda POSTED

NRCS’s Targeted Implementation Plan, ‘Horseshoe Hills Landscape Restoration Initiative,’ is accepting applications.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the United States plays a crucial role in assisting landowners and land managers in addressing various environmental and conservation challenges, including conifer encroachment on rangelands. Conifer encroachment refers to the gradual expansion of coniferous tree species into historically open rangeland areas. Rangelands are vital ecosystems covering vast expanses…

GCD Approved August 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

8 August 2023 Minutes FINAL

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