Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is a state agency dedicated to helping ensure Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. With 550 employees, the department is organized into four primary divisions: Forestry & Trust Lands, Water Resources, Conservation and Resource Development, and Oil and Gas Conservation. The department manages diverse programs including forest health, wildfire prevention, water rights, conservation grants, trust land management, and natural resource protection. Its mission encompasses sustainable land use, resource conservation, and supporting Montana's environmental and economic interests through comprehensive resource management strategies.
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20 grantsConservation Education Small Grant Program
Conservation Education Small Grant Program supports youth and educators with forestry and natural resource learning and training to strengthen conservation education and its delivery.
County Coop Fire Protection Grant
The County Coop Fire Protection Grant from Montana DNRC funds projects that improve local wildland fire response, leadership, and preparedness through science-based capacity building.
Sage Grouse Stewardship Fund
Sage Grouse Stewardship Fund supports organizations and agencies undertaking voluntary habitat conservation in Montana to benefit sage grouse and generate credits that offset development impacts.
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