Ranching for Rivers
Montana Association of Conservation Districts
The Ranching for Rivers Program is a cost-share program designed to assist landowners in protecting riparian health through improved ranching practices. Through the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Ranching for Rivers offers 50% cost-share for fencing material, off-site water infrastructure, and developing grazing management plans. Funding is also available for Conservation Districts and Watershed Groups to provide technical assistance on ranching management projects to local landowners in their area.
First call for applications closes January 30th. After that applications will be accepted on a rolling basis January – September, 2023. MACD will submit a letter of acceptance, rejection, or recommendations within 60 days of call close date or rolling application submission.

