Missouri River Conservation Districts Council

"Our mission is to represent natural resource and environmental interests on the Missouri River. This Council believes the conservation of the river and its corridor and the sustainability of its various uses can best be accomplished through grassroots collaboration, education, incentives, and voluntary action."

Welcome

Posted July 23, 2008 - 2:59pm by admin.

Sunset on the Missouri River Breaks The State of Montana is the first state in the entire 10-state Missouri River Basin to organize and fund a true grassroots entity focused solely on the Missouri River. Through this Council, Conservation Districts and their constituents (you! if you are a registered voter within the District boundaries) are given a unified front and collective voice when addressing natural resource issues, opportunities, and challenges associated with the Missouri River. Conservation Districts, through public elections, represent local residents’ views and concerns regarding natural resources – giving this Council a true grassroots perspective of Missouri River issues.

Stakeholders Sought for Missouri River Advisory Group

Posted July 31, 2008 - 11:59pm by admin.

The Corps of Engineers is accepting applications for the newly formed Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC), which will advise the Corps on a study of the Missouri River and its tributaries as well as provide guidance on current Missouri River recovery and mitigation activities. Applications are being accepted until August 22nd and application forms are available online at http://www.moriverrecovery.org.

A Successful River Rendezvous

Posted July 31, 2008 - 11:25pm by admin.

The Council’s 1st Annual River Rendezvous was a huge success, bringing landowners, agency representatives, and special interest groups together to spend time on the river, discuss river issues, and learn about new federal programs that can help achieve conservation goals throughout the river corridor. Thanks to the ingenuity and persistence of the BLM’s Wade Brown, the high water and closure of the Fort Benton boat launch didn’t stop the boat tour, which was moved instead to the Wood Bottom boat launch. Coming back with tales of weed infestations, potential CREP pro

Public Meeting Scheduled for the CMR National Wildlife Refuge’s draft Management Alternatives

Posted July 31, 2008 - 8:52am by admin.

After just three Planning Team meetings, the draft management alternatives for the CMR National Wildlife Refuge’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) are taking shape. The Council, through their Coordinator Vicki Marquis and alternate Mike McKeever of the Garfield County CD, serves on the Planning Team for the CCP. When finalized, the CCP will provide management objectives and strategies for the Refuge over the next 15 years.

Remembering Dale Marxer

Posted July 27, 2008 - 10:08pm by admin.

Earlier this year, the Council lost one of its founding fathers when Dale Marxer, age 82, passed away peacefully at his ranch in the Millegan area outside of Great Falls. Dale served for 44 years on the Cascade County Conservation District and was involved with the Council from the very beginning. The Council’s previous Coordinator, Gayla Wortman Oehmcke, remembers Dale and his incredible service.

Read the article In Memory of Dale Marxer from the April 2008 River Journal.

Annual Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007

Posted July 1, 2007 - 12:13pm by admin.

Our 2007 Annual Report is now available for download. Click the attachment link below to view the report with Adobe Viewer.

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