Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Conservation District Grant Rules

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has announced a public comment period for proposed administrative rules related to Conservation District grants. The rulemaking, authorized in HB 2, is intended to clarify the process for administering conservation grants.

The notice of proposed rulemaking has been published in the Montana Administrative Register and is available online through both the Montana Administrative Register and DNRC.

Review the proposed rules:
• Montana Administrative Register: https://rules.mt.gov
• DNRC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: https://dnrc.mt.gov/News/dnrc-news/mar-no-2026-233

Public Comment Period
Comments will be accepted through July 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Comments may be submitted:

• By email: DNRCRules@mt.gov
• By mail: DNRC Rules Coordinator, PO Box 201601, Helena, MT 59620-1601
• During the public hearing on June 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at DNRC or via Zoom

Conservation District supervisors and staff are encouraged to review the proposed rules and participate in the public comment process.

Questions may be directed to Stephanie Criswell at 406-444-6669 or steph.criswell@mt.gov.