310 Permits
What is 310?
Montana’s Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975, commonly referred to as the 310 Law, requires that any person or entity proposing to work in or near a perennially-flowing stream on public on private land must first obtain a 310 permit from the local Conservation District. The purpose of the law is to minimize soil erosion and sedimentation, and to protect and preserve streams in their natural or existing state.
310 application forms can be picked up at our office: Valley County Conservation District, 54059 US Hwy 2 West, Suite 2, Glasgow MT, or downloaded below:
A 310 Permit is required if you are planning a project including construction of new facilities or modification, operation and maintenance of an existing facility that may affect the natural existing shape and form of any stream, its banks or its tributaries.
Any private entity or non-governmental individual that proposes to work in or near a stream on public or private land must obtain a 310 permit prior to any activity in or near perennially flowing stream.
Visit Montana’s 310 permit process for more detailed information. Not sure what type of permit you need? Start with MT DNRC website. There is no charge for a 310 permit.