Montana State Legislature

Department of Natural Resources & Conservation

1036341Agency Leadership

Amanda Kaster, Director

Appointed by Governor Gianforte December 2020

Agency Website

https://dnrc.mt.gov/

Agency Overview

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.

Reports to the Legislature Related to Environmental Quality Council

September 2023

• Comprehensive Water Review 2023 Framing Questions
• Land Transfers with Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
  • Letter re: Proposed Land Exchange under the Montana Water Rights Protection Act
  • DNRC and CSKT Exchange Map
  • Section 13(j) Land Exchange Presentation
  • Trust Land Exchange Eligibility within CSKT
• Sage Grouse
  • MSGOT Sage Grouse Report 2022
  • MT Greater Sage Grouse Population Report

July 2023

• Organizational Chart
• Goals and Objectives
• Comprehensive Water Review & Drought