Flathead Conservation District
Working to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources of the state of Montana.
FEMA Floodplain Map Changes
Flathead County was notified in a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that about 1000 parcels in Evergreen will be added to an area known as the Special Flood Hazard Area.
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FCD Supports Family Forestry Expo
Flathead Conservation District is pleased to be a major sponsor of Flathead Family Forestry Expo again this year, as it has been for many years. This year Expo runs from May 7-12.
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Natural Resources Youth Camp Registration Now Open
Youth ages 14-18 are invited to spend one week (July 15th-20th, 2012) learning about Montana’s natural resources in the rustic setting of the Lubrecht Experimental Forest east of Missoula.
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Water Policy Interim Committee Meeting
The group will hold a meeting in Kalispell this summer to gather public comment on legislative proposals regarding exempt wells.
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Grants for Water Quality Trading Credits Pay off Double
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing up to $10 million in Conservation Innovation Grants for projects that enhance the effectiveness of water quality credit trading. A producer who implements conservation practices to reduce water quality pollutants can also benefit by generating water quality market credits that could be sold in an open market – reducing the cost of implementing and maintaining the conservation practices.
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Walk in the Forest – A Guide for Promoting Forests & Forest Management
The American Forest Foundation works on-the-ground with families, teachers, and elected officials to promote stewardship and protect our nation’s forest heritage. Their new publication Walk in the Forest is a guide for promoting forests and forest management for children and adults.
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New Waterfront Landscapes Brochure
Learn how to keep your view plus a whole lot more in our new Waterfront Landscapes brochure.
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How to Cut Ag Costs and Increase Soil Health
Ray Archuleta spoke to a full house on soil health at the 2011 MT Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) convention. Read about what he had to say by going to this link on the Ag Support page.
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Flathead Conservation District
Conservation districts (CDs) work locally to fulfill the state's policy to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources of the state. The Montana Flathead Conservation District (FCD) covers all areas within the county boundaries except within the original (1945) city limits of Kalispell and Columbia Falls.
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.
- Permit Information
- Process & Considerations
- Forms & Applications
Conservation Information For:
- Small Acreage Owners Protecting Streams, Wildlife Habitat, Small Farm Agriculture, Wildlife HELP!
- Ranchers & Farmers Horse Ranches, Conservation Plans, Livestock & Streams, Ag Resources
- Urban Living Backyard Conservation, Native Plants, Recycling, Urban Forestry, Connections
- Volunteers Conservation needs your help! See how you can make a difference.
Water Resources
Conservation Districts promote the conservation of all natural resources, particularly soil and water resources. In addition to our statutory obligation for the Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, we try to encourage responsible resource use. Go to the following pages under Water Resources to learn more about these water related topics:
Programs & Grants Available
The Flathead Conservation District has resources that may help you find financial support for landowners, teachers and students. Explore the categories below.
Pollinators have Preferences
A recent study done in the UK has shown that some plants are disproportionately linked to important food webs.
Advanced Stormwater Control & Management Certification Workshop
This is an advanced course in Best Management Practices for Storm Water and Erosion Control. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals will be certified as a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Administrator.
MT Audubon’s Annual Bird Festival
Montana Audubon and the Flathead Audubon Society are hosting the Wings Across the Big Sky Bird Festival at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. The festival offers several workshops and field trips on Friday including a field trip that highlights conservation projects along the Flathead River and the North Shore of Flathead Lake.
Looking for Landowners to Field Test Plants
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking for landowners to field test new grasses, forbs, and woody plants: The Plant Materials Program is looking for places throughout Montana to test new selections of grasses, forbs, woody plants, technology for their cultivation, and benefit to resource concerns.