Yellowstone River photo courtesy Larry Mayer
The Yellowstone River Conservation Districts Council (YRCDC) is comprised of eleven member districts along the main stem of the Yellowstone River. Our purpose is to provide local leadership, assistance, and guidance for the wise use and conservation of the Yellowstone River’s natural resources. This purpose is founded on three fundamental precepts:
1) The need for scientific information on which to base management decisions.
2) The need for broad-based local, regional, and national input.
3) The need for technical and financial assistance to address sustainable use issues on the Yellowstone River.
Meeting Notice: Monday, June 3rd, 2024
Yellowstone River Conservation District Council will be meeting on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 beginning at 10 AM in the conference room of the LaQuinta Inn & Suites located at 5720 South Frontage Road in Billings. Agenda, meeting details and Zoom information will be posted on this web page after May 15th. Questions or comments… please…
Book Highlight – Bringing Sustainability to the Ground Level: Competing Demands in the Yellowstone River Valley
Susan Gilbertz, Ph.D is a professor of Geography and acting Associate Dean of the College of Business at Montana State University Billings, and has been an integral part of YRCDC for over 20 years. We are delighted to highlight her new book “Bringing Sustainability to the Ground Level: Competing Demands in the Yellowstone River Valley”.…
Meeting Notice: Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
Yellowstone River Conservation District Council will meet in Miles City on Thursday, November 2nd beginning at 9 AM in the Custer County Fire Department building located at 200 North Haynes Avenue. YRCDC Notice and Agenda - November 2nd, 2023 Zoom invite information: ************************************** Topic: YRCDC meeting Time: Oct 26, 2023 09:00 AM Mountain Time (US…
Our work with woody invasives
If you’re interested in receiving updates about YRCDC’s meetings and activities, please let us know by emailing Dan at yellowrockriver@gmail.com.
About the Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River stretches over 670 miles and is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. Originating in Yellowstone National Park, it drains 70,000 square miles of land before it joins the Missouri River northeast of Sidney, Montana. In addition to an abundance of fish and wildlife, the Yellowstone River supports a wide variety of agricultural, domestic, industrial, and recreational uses.