-Who
Do CDs Work With Closely?
The Conservation and Resource Development Division (CARDD) of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and
Conservation has duties specifically established in state statute to:
assist CD supervisors in carrying gout their authorities and programs,
facilitate an interchange of information, activities, and cooperation
between districts; coordinate programs between districts through advice
and consultation; secure the cooperation and assistance of federal and
other state agencies in the work for districts; disseminate information
concerning the act ivies and programs of districts; and administer
financial assistance programs for districts. This division provides a link
to state government to the continued successful operations of conservation
districts.
The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)--formerly
the Soil Conservation Service--of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
provides technical assistance to the nation’s private land managers.
Conservation districts were established as a link between the NRCS and
these land managers. Generally located in the same local field offices as
NRCS employees, conservation districts set local priorities for federal
conservation programs. As a source of technical conservation expertise and
financial assistance, the agency’s value to land managers has increased
immensely in recent years--especially in light of the general public’s
increased awareness of environmental concerns.
Montana Association of Conservation Districts
790 Colleen Street
Helena, MT 59601
phone: (406) 443-5711
fax: (406) 443-0174
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