08-08: Opposition to H.R. 2421
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that MACD opposes the legislation as currently written but would work toward finding an alternative acceptable to Montana Conservation Districts.
Read full resolution08-05: Charging An Inspection Fee to Administer the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975
DID NOT PASS. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts is directed to work with the necessary entities – including the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Conservation District Bureau and/or the 2009 Legislative Assembly to clarify that the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act allows Conservation Districts to charge an inspection fee for administrative purposes.
Read full resolution08-01: INCREASED COOPERATION BETWEEN DEQ & CDs
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that MACD and DEQ work together to set up a MOU or other process that can be tailored to fit individual districts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that cooperation shall include timely notification, inclusion of Conservation District’s Representatives in all field visits. Also included will be mutual sharing of all data, both CD and DEQ generated.
Read full resolution07-03: Requiring Transportation Corridors to Accommodate Landowners Who Need to Move Water
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that transportation corridors are required in order to accommodate water users who need to move water for Agricultural and Municipal uses. MACD is directed to work with Montana Department of Transportation, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Montana Department of Agriculture and other appropriate entities/agencies to alleviate problems with moving water through or under current road and rail ways and encourage the use of Montana’s waters for Agricultural and Municipal uses.
Read full resolution06-07: Water Supply Systems
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, storage required should be made on a case by case scenario, based on the reliability of the systems and time of year the systems will be used.
Read full resolution06-04: DEQ Stormwater Permits for Agricultural Operations
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the MACD seeks an exemption with DEQ for agricultural related storm water discharge permit fees.
Read full resolution06-01: Administrative Penalties for 310 Violations
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts is directed to work with the necessary entities—including the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Conservation District Bureau and/or the 2007 Legislative Assembly, if necessary—to clarify that the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act (SB-310 Law) allows Conservation to assess administrative penalties.
Read full resolution05-01: Development of a Team to Establish Guidelines for Implementing HB 572
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Montana Association of Conservation Districts take the lead in bringing together all needed agencies and districts to develop an area wide guideline for the implementation of HB 572.
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