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Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is the state agency responsible for managing Montana's natural resources, including forests, water, and fire prevention.

19 mentionsFirst seen Apr 25, 2026

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Public Safety

Red Flag Warning Covers Lewis and Clark County Through Friday Night; Fire Danger Elevated

The warning covers a broad swath of north-central Montana including areas managed by Montana DNRC.

1 source · nws weather alerts · 06:47

Government

Outdoor Groups Sue State, Say Land Board Changed Transfer Policy Without Public Process

Several Montana outdoor organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Montana Land Board, arguing that a recent update to the state's land transfer policy was pushed through without the public process required under state law.

1 source · daily montanan · 06:46

Public Safety

Fire on Mt. Helena's North Face Contained Monday Afternoon

keeping a blaze that could have spread quickly through dry grass and timber to roughly a quarter of an acre, according to the city and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

1 source · montana free press · 06:48

Government

State and Federal Officials Warn Wildfire Season Could 'Turn on a Dime' Despite Recent Rains

Gov. Greg Gianforte joined Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation officials and federal fire managers at the briefing.

1 source · daily montanan · 06:04

Government

Montana Land Board Updates Land Exchange Policy for First Time in More Than 20 Years — Gianforte Abstains

The Montana Board of Land Commissioners voted this month to overhaul its land exchange policy for the first time in more than two…

1 source · daily montanan · 06:04

Government

Vistas at Red Fox Meadows HOA Secures Groundwater Certificate for Irrigation

The Vistas at Red Fox Meadows Condo Association has received an active groundwater certificate from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for a well in Lewis and Clark…

1 source · dnrc water rights · 06:01