Yellowstone Conservation District

Conservation districts are political subdivisions with broad power and authority to carry out programs that conserve soil and water, protect streams and rivers, and improve other natural resources. Funding for operations comes from a small tax levied on real property within the boundaries of the conservation district and from grants for operations and special projects. Conservation districts are autonomous local governmental entities.

Conservation districts carry out most work in cooperation with many partners. The main partners include the following, but there are many others:

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Conservation District Bureau
The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks by law is a team member on all 310 applications. They provide advice on stream-bed and land preservation act (310 permits).

Our Team

Are locally elected volunteers whose role is to oversee and positively affect natural resource management.
Provide a conduit for accessing federal dollars and technical assistance to make state dollars go farther.
Are the voice for private lands that benefit our environment and our economy.
Educate our state’s youth in understanding plant, animal, soil, and water resources and their relationships to each other and our communities.

Board of Supervisors

CHAD SEDGWICK, CHAIR, ELECTED SUPERVISOR

LEROY GABEL, ELECTED SUPERVISOR

BRIAN MOTHERSHEAD, SUPERVISOR

BRAD KRAFT, URBAN SUPERVISOR -- LAUREL/BROADVIEW

STACEY ROBINSON, ELECTED SUPERVISOR

LAVERNE IVIE, ADMINISTRATOR

Join the YCD in their common sense approach TO....

CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES

At Yellowstone Conservation District, we believe that everyone has a role to play in protecting the environment and conserving natural resources. Whether you're an individual, a business, or a government, we all have a responsibility to take action towards a more sustainable future. Our organization is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and providing resources and support for those who want to make a difference. Take a look around our website to learn more about our initiatives and how you can get involved.

Scope

Education and Outreach

YCD is a partner and resource to schools and youth organizations throughout Yellowstone County.

Our focus is on developing and expanding conservation outreach through programs with a focus on natural resources topics in Yellowstone County.

YCD provides district education programs in water quality, range management, wildlife habitat, water development and land use planning.

Our Partners

Education and Outreach

YCD works closely with other state and local agencies and organizations to support conservation efforts throughout the county.

Yellowstone County Weed Board
NRCS
Yellowstone County Extension Office
Arbor Day Tree Give-a-Way program
Fish Wildlife & Parks
Yellowstone River Conservation Districts Council
NILE
Beartooth Resource Conservation & Development

Projects

We are a public resource that provides local coordination for many State and Federal land and water management programs. We cooperate with local government units to positively influence private land management decisions, and provide management assistance to landowners in Yellowstone County.