Amy M. Fry - District Administrator
P.O. Box 240, Route 2
Choteau, Montana 59422
406-466-5722
Work done since the District was organized in 1947 consists primarily of improving irrigation systems, drainage, land leveling and
livestock water developments. Irrigation reservoirs have been constructed mainly to supply supplemental livestock feed. Other
conservation practices installed include improving cropping systems, ditch construction, installing water control structures, pasture
and hay land planting, grazing land management, stubble mulch-tillage, strip cropping, grassed waterways, diversions, stream bank
protection, irrigation pumping plants and improvement of wildlife habitat.
It has been the policy of the District to work with groups of cooperators whenever possible to make the most efficient and permanent
use of the soil and water resources. Cooperative efforts of landowners, operators, other interested groups, and various agencies have
contributed to the success of the District.
"The Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975"
(Commonly Referred to as the 310 Law) 75-7-102.Policy
It is the policy of the State of Montana that its natural rivers and streams and the lands and property immediately adjacent to them
within the state are to be protected and preserved to be available in their natural or existing state and to prohibit unauthorized
projects and in so doing to keep soil erosion and sedimentation to a minimum, except as may be necessary and appropriate after due
consideration of all factors involved.
Further, it is the policy of this state to recognize the needs of irrigation and agricultural use of the rivers and streams of the
State of Montana and to protect the use of water for any useful or beneficial purpose as guaranteed by the Constitution of the State of
Montana.
If you are planning any project in a perennial running stream or river in Teton County, please contact the Teton Conservation
District for a 310 Permit application.
After the application is turned into the District, an appointment will be made with you to inspect the site of the project.
At the next board meeting, the Supervisors will vote on your proposed project. If approved at that time, a 310 Permit will be
issued.
If you have any questions regarding the 310 Permitting process, please contact Amy M. Fry, District Administrator at 406-466-5722,
ext. 3, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.