Water Resources Division

1424 Ninth Avenue
PO Box 201601
Helena, MT 59620-1601

Phone: 406-444-6601
Fax: 406-444-0533

The Water Resources Division is responsible for many programs associated with the uses, development, and protection of Montana's water. It manages and maintains the state-owned dams, reservoirs, and canals. The division also develops and recommends in state, interstate, and international water policy to the director, Governor, and legislature. The division consists of an administration unit and four bureaus: Water Management Bureau, Water Rights Bureau, State Water Projects Bureau, and the Water Operations Bureau.

The 2003 Legislature attached the Flathead Basin Commission to the department for administrative purposes. The Commission is charged to protect the natural resources and environment of the Flathead Basin.

DNRC Water Resources Division Strategic Plan 2005 -2010