Montana State Legislature

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION

Agency Leadership

Amanda Kaster, Director

Appointed by Governor Gianforte December 2020

Agency Website

https://dnrc.mt.gov/

Agency Overview

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.

Reports to the Legislature Related to Water Policy

July 2023:

• Framing Questions for 2023-24 - Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Stakeholder Working Group
• Montana Drought Management Plan
• Montana Drought Outlook Report -- Summer 2023