APPENDIX C 



Formation of Resource Conservation Advisory Council 



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The Governor of the State of Montana was given the power to set up the council by th _ 

 Administrative Procedures Act (MCA 2-15-122); the 12 council members are appointed 

 by the Governor and serve at his pleasure. 



Purpose of Resource Conservation Advisory Council 



The purpose of the Resource Conservation Advisory Council is to: 



(1) Advise and assist the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation on all 

 programs and activities relating to conservation entities, including programs and 

 activities relating to the: 



(a) formation, organization, and operation of districts; 



(b) control and prevention of soil erosion; 



(c) conservation, development, utilization and disposal of all water resources; 



(d) prevention of floodwater and sediment damages; 



(e) conservation, protection, restoration, and proper utilization of soil and 

 vegetative resources of the state; 



(f) development of the rangeland resource program; 



(g) cooperation with other state and federal agencies, and citizen groups, in land 

 uses related to natural resources and environment. 



(2) (a) Advise and assist the Department in approving applications for assistance 



under PL-566 (Watershed Act) prior to submission to the Board of Natural 

 Resources and Conservation; 

 (b) Advise and assist the Department in approving applications for assistance 

 under the Food and Agriculture Act for Resource Conservation and Develop- 

 ment (RC&D) projects prior to submission to the Board of Natural Resources 

 and Conservation; 



(3) Recommend changes, if necessary, in existing state or federal laws or regulations to 

 protect and conserve the soil, vegetation and water resources of the state; 



(4) Provide a liaison between the Department, conservation districts, grazing districts, 

 the Montana Association of Conservation Districts, and the Montana Association of 

 State Grazing Districts. 



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