23-03: Irrigator Water Rights
That MACD will work towards a process that would allow Montana’s Conservation Districts to transfer reserved surface water rights to regular Montana State water rights once a project is complete and water has been put to beneficial use if the district chooses.
Read full resolution23-02: Natural Water Bodies and Land Preservation Disclosure
The MACD recommends that MAR include the following disclosure on all residential, commercial, and vacant land offers to purchase:
“Natural Water Bodies and Land Preservation Disclosure: Buyers of property in the State of Montana should be aware that some properties contain or are adjacent to streams, rivers, wetlands, floodplains and other water bodies. It is the general policy of the State of Montana, under the Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975 (310 Law), that natural water bodies and the lands immediately adjacent to them are to be protected and preserved to be available in their natural or existing state, and to prohibit unauthorized projects related thereto. Property owners should consult their local Conservation District, a land use professional, or other qualified advisor, regarding any applicable local, state or federal regulations, including permitting or other approvals, before working in or around any streams, rivers, wetlands, floodplains or other water bodies, including vegetation removal.”
22-04: Fort Peck Test Flow Mitigation
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22-02: Support adoption of online platform for 310 applications
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22-01: Streamline Floodplain Permits for Stream/Bank Restoration
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21-02: Groundwater Monitoring Resolution
Submitted by Sheridan County CD, 2021 (Amended to combine with Resolution 21-03) WHEREAS, according to MCA Code 85-2-316, the state, any political subdivision or agency of the state, may apply…
Read full resolution21-04: Resolution to address stock water rights on federal grazing district allotments
Submitted by Valley CD, 2021 WHEREAS, Conservation Districts are legal subdivisions of the State of Montana; and WHEREAS, the declared policy of the Montana Conservation District Law includes, “. .…
Read full resolution20-06: Resolution on Providing Critical habitat through the Milk River system for Pallid Sturgeon
WHEREAS the Pallid Sturgeon is one of the rarest fishes in North America (Kallemeyn, 1983) and was federally listed as endangered in 1990 decline by isolating pallid sturgeon populations, altering…
Read full resolution20-05: A resolution to have MACD and NACD work nationally on a coordinated program for AIS prevention.
WHEREAS the Zebra and Quagga Mussels are progressing into Montana waterways ; and WHEREAS an aquatic invasive species introduction into Montana would have a significant impact on Montana waters; and…
Read full resolution20-02: A resolution for the study of erosion on the Flathead River
WHEREAS: The lower Flathead River in Flathead County is bordered by a substantial privately-owned lands of agricultural, ecological, and economic importance; and WHEREAS: Recreational use of the Flathead River has…
Read full resolution19-09: Fund the Modernization of St. Mary’s Diversion
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: the Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) requests the Montana Congressional Delegation to work with DOI to amend the funding ratio and procure funding to modernize the system before its failure.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: To also procure funding to modernize the system before its failure, starting with the diversion dam.
Read full resolution19-05: Requesting the BLM Complete an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement Concerning Its Filing on Pre-Existing Water Rights
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Montana Association of Conservation Districts considers the filing of water rights by the BLM to be a major agency action that meets the requirements spelled out in NEPA and FLPMA and demand the BLM initiate the review process.
Read full resolution19-02: Support for the CSKT Compact
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts notify our Congressional Senators and Representative that MACD requests their support to secure federal ratification of the CSKT Compact, thereby providing protection for State-based water users on and off the Reservation, making water available for future development and providing certainty for all parties.
Read full resolution16-01: Support for Conservation District Water Reservations
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts will oppose any efforts to revoke or reduce the flow rates and volumes of any and all Water Reservations held by Conservation Districts.
Read full resolution15-01: Clarification and coordination of 310 and floodplain permitting
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) work with DNRC to develop an amendment to the floodplain rules allowing an exemption from engineering requirements for such stabilization projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that MACD work with DNRC to provide outreach to floodplain administrators and conservation districts about the appropriate timing of the permitting process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that MACD work with DNRC to find solutions to the engineering requirements and permitting delays.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if deemed necessary, MACD pursue legislative action to change floodplain statutes to address these concerns.
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