APPENDIX A 



Policies of the Conservation Districts Division 



The policies of the Conservation Districts Division are consistent with those set forth in 

 MCA 76-15-102, which provide for the preservation of Montana's resources, and 

 specifically are to: 



1) provide for the control and prevention of soil erosion; 



2) provide for the prevention of damage by flood water and sediment; 



3) provide for the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; 



4) provide for the protection and development of fish and wildlife habitat; 



5) protect and improve water quality from nonpoint sources of pollution; 



6) provide for the optimum quality and quantity of rangeland; 



7) preserve Montana's prime, unique, and important farmlands; and 



8) protect streambeds. 



Duties of the Conservation Districts Division 



The Conservation Districts Division is bound by MCA 76-15-105 to carry out the duties 

 specified for the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, as follows: 



1) offer assistance to the supervisors of conservation districts carrying out their pro- 

 grams; 



2) keep the supervisors of each of the districts informed of the activities of all other 

 districts and promote an interchange of advice and experiences between the 

 districts, and cooperation between them; 



3) coordinate the programs of the conservation districts by advice and consultation; 



4) secure the cooperation and assistance of the federal government and of agencies of 

 Montana in the work of the districts; 



5) disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and programs 

 of the conservation districts; and 



6) encourage the formation of districts in areas where their organization is desirable. 



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