HISTORY OF THE PONDERA COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT      

The Pondera County Soil Conservation District’s formation began in January 1945 under the direction of many Pondera County residents concerned about protecting the county’s soil and water resources.                                                                                                                                   

On June 5, 1945 voters approved the Conservation District formation.  Certification of the district as an organized governmental subdivision was signed on July 27, 1945. 

Now called the Pondera County Conservation District (PCCD), the Board of Supervisors consists of five volunteers elected to 4-year terms and two urban supervisors appointed to 3-year terms.   

Funding for the PCCD comes from a maximum of 1.5 mills levied on real property within the district. To adequately meet expenses, the PCCD must also seek funding through state and federal grants as well as other innovative sources.

As a close partner of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the PCCD is located at the USDA Service Center in Conrad.  The PCCD works with NRCS to bring together individuals, government agencies and private sectors to encourage proper conservation of natural resources.

The Conservation District is here to educate, inform, and serve the residents of Pondera County, both rural and urban.  For more information contact the District office at (406) 278-7611 ext 101.

Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD)