Montana’s Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act, also known as the 310 Law, is a state law that requires any person planning to work in or near a stream or river on private or public land to first obtain a 310 Permit from their local conservation district.
The Cost-Share program is available to any private sector landowner with property within Ravalli County. There is a limit of one project per person or group per year. All projects must be completed within one year of approval. Projects may be composed of multiple practices. Only on the ground projects are eligible. No studies or research projects will be funded.
A $10,000 scholarship in honor of board member & rancher, Steve Vogt is available to local high school senior’s intent on pursuing a degree in natural resources or related field. Appropriate courses of study include agriculture, agronomy, animal/range/soil science, forestry, land resources, environmental science/engineering, hydrology, plant science, wildlife biology, etc.