Nominations for CD Advisory Council (CDAC)

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is seeking nominations and applications for conservation district supervisors to serve on the newly formed Conservation Districts Advisory Council (CDAC). CDAC was created to replace the former Conservation Resources Advisory Council (RCAC).

Council’s Name and Agency 

Conservation Districts Advisory Council, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

Council’s Composition 

The composition of the Council shall be seven (7) members with one (1) from western Montana, one (1) from south central Montana, one (1) from northwestern Montana, two (2) from eastern Montana and two (2) from north central Montana.

Council’s Purpose 

1. Advise and assist the Conservation Districts Bureau on district operations and conservation-related issues including impending conservation matters.
2. Facilitate communication between the Conservation Districts Bureau and districts.
3. Advocate the importance of the work and value of the conservation districts to the public, partners, and stakeholders.

Council Member Responsibilities

The Council will meet at a minimum of 2 times per year. Members will be tasked with ensuring that the Conservation Districts Bureau is in alignment with its purpose of empowering conservation districts to meet their mission through legal and operational support, financial assistance, and professional development.

If interested, please complete the gubernatorial application and send to Stephanie Criswell. She is available for questions and nominations at 406-444-6669, steph.criswell@mt.gov.

Sincerely,

Amanda Kaster
AMANDA KASTER
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Director