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Yellowstone River Conservation Districts Council

Providing leadership & guidance for the wise use of the Yellowstone River's natural resources.

Yellowstone River photo courtesy Larry Mayer

About the YRCDC

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.

Visit our Yellowstone River Clearinghouse

This is a link to data, information, and publications developed by the Yellowstone River Conservation District Council associated with the Yellowstone River Cumulative Effects Study.

Recent News & Meeting Announcements
04Feb 23

Council Meeting on Thursday, February 23rd at 10 AM

Meeting Notice Yellowstone River Conservation District Council will meet in Billings on Thursday, February 23rd at 10:00 AM in the LaQuinta Inn & Suites Conference Room. The hotel is located at 5720 South Frontage Road. The meeting agenda and Zoom link will be posted soon. Call Dan Rostad at 406-930-0594 with any questions. Agenda for…

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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.

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