About Us
Stillwater Conservation District works to help private landowners conserve natural resources in Stillwater County, Montana.
Stillwater CD is also charged with administering the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation (310) Law within our district. That means that we are responsible for issuing 310 Permits for work in or near streambeds.
You can read more about what constitutes a project, what permits are needed for streambed work, and download the forms for a permit application on our 310 page.
The Stillwater Conservation District is located in the Columbus USDA Service Center Office Building at
334 N. 9th Street in Columbus MT 59019.
Public Records Access in Montana
The Montana Constitution and MCA Title 2, Chapter 6 give the public the right to examine and obtain copies of public records. Some records are fully public, while others are confidential or exempt to protect privacy or legal interests.
Stillwater Conservation District
Public Records Access and Request Procedure
The Stillwater Conservation District recognizes the public’s right to examine and obtain copies of public records in accordance with Montana Code Annotated § 2-6-1006.
To ensure the integrity of District records and the orderly operation of the office, the following procedures apply:
1. Public Document Request Form must be completed and turned in to the District
2. SCD Review Process- Pre-Release Checklist (Public, Protected, Mix with some redacted if needed)
3. Prepare Response- Notify with the estimatated Document Fee amount and when the documents will be available for pick up
Review and Redaction of Records
All public records will be reviewed by District staff before release. Confidential or exempt information, as defined under MCA Title 2, Chapter 6, will be withheld or redacted to protect individual privacy, attorney–client privilege, pending litigation, or other statutory exemptions.