Ranching for Rivers

Ranching for Rivers

Funders: Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD), Montana Department of Environmental Quality

Overview: The Ranching for Rivers program is a cost-share program designed to assist landowners in protecting riparian health through improved ranching practices.

Geographic Scope: Montana

Focus Areas:

Riparian health protection

Improved ranching practices

Sustainable grazing management

What They Fund:

50% cost-share for:

- Fencing material
- Off-site water infrastructure
- Developing grazing management plans

Technical assistance funding for Conservation Districts and Watershed Groups to provide technical assistance on ranching management projects to local landowners in their area

Eligibility:

Private landowners in Montana

Conservation Districts

Watershed Groups

Contact:
Montana Association of Conservation Districts
1101 11th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
406.443.5711
mail@macdnet.org