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Why Were CDs Created?

Conservation districts are unites of local government designed to help citizens conserve their soil, water, and other renewable natural resources. They were organized in the 1930s as a response to the “Dust Bowl” days. In 1937, President Roosevelt encouraged all state to adopt legislation enabling the creation of local soil conservation districts. Today, there are almost 3000 conservation districts nationwide, and their conservation activities encompass a wide spectrum of natural resource issues.

The State Montana passed legislation creating its conservation districts in 1939 to provide for local control of natural resource management programs and activities. Montana ' s 58 conservation districts (see map) cover all counties and include more than 70 municipalities that have petitioned to be included within district boundaries.

Montana Association of Conservation Districts
790 Colleen Street

Helena, MT 59601
phone: (406) 443-5711
fax: (406) 443-0174

Email: mail@macdnet.org