Glacier county is located in northwestern Montana between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. This area includes the Blackfeet reservation, Glacier Park and Lewis & Clark National forest lands as well as being boarded by 75 miles of international boundary with Alberta Canada.
The Glacier County Conservation District (GCCD) works locally to fulfill the state’s policy to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources of the state. This website provides a wealth of information on the following topics:
• 310 Permitting
• Education for youth and adult
• Projects and Programs
• Conservation issues like agriculture, water quality and more
We work with ranchers, farmers, landowners and operators who are willing to help manage and protect land and water resources on Montana lands.
Montanans have the right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of our state – including generations yet to come. The GCCD has evolved to meet many changes to help preserve our environment, and it’s through the dedication and interest of our Board and staff that we were able to reach these accomplishments.
The Glacier County Conservation District is located at # 1 Third St. N.E., Cut Bank , Mt. 597427
Our phone number is (406) 873-4292 x 101 or you can contact us through the Contact page.
Conservation Districts (CDs) work locally to fulfill the state’s policy to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources of the state. The Glacier County Conservation District (GCCD) covers areas in Glacier County, North to the Canadian Boarder, West of Cut Bank Creek, South to the Pondera County Boarder, East to the Toole County Boarder. Visit the Contact section to learn more about the board.
Conservation districts grew from public concern for the condition of our natural resources in the 1930s. In 1935, the US Congress declared soil and water conservation to be national policy, with the passage of Public Law 46. At the state level, Montana Conservation District Law (Section 75-7-101 through 75-7-124 MCA) was enacted to allow land users to form soil and water conservation districts. On August 11, 1947 Glacier County Conservation District was formed.
Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act: (75-7-101 et seq. MCA) – Any private individual or corporation that proposes to work in or near perennial streams must first apply for a permit from a conservation district.
Water Quality: CDs are responsible for nonpoint source (NPS) pollution control at the local level. Conservation districts work with federal and state agencies to identify and prioritize areas affected by NPS pollution. They also work to conduct projects that demonstrate NPS pollution control practices.
Coordinated Resource Management and Planning/Watershed Planning: CDs coordinate and/or participate in local efforts to increase the effectiveness of resource management and planning activities on private, county, state and federal land.
Education: GCCD engages in educational activities with people of all ages to help them understand the value of conservation and how best to accomplish it.
Urban/Suburban Activities: CDs provide soil surveys, water inventories, assistance with waste disposal, and other services to planning boards’ commissioners, municipal officials, schools, builders, hospitals, industries, and owners of subdivided acreages.
