Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
AbbreviationDNRC
Agency overview
FormedDecember 20, 1971
Preceding agencies
  • Montana Council on Natural Resources and Development
  • Montana Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
  • Montana State Board of Forestry
  • Montana State Conservation Commission
  • Montana State Forester
  • Montana Water Resources Board
Employees523.8 FTEs (2016)
Annual budget$240.6 million (2016)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMontana, United States
Size147,165 square miles (381,160 km2)
Population1,042,520 (2016)
Legal jurisdictionState of Montana
Operational structure
Headquarters1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, Montana
Agency executives
Facilities
Patrol carsVarious cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles
BoatsVarious patrol and utility craft
PlanesLight observation aircraft and helicopters
Website
http://dnrc.mt.gov

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is a government agency in the executive branch state of Montana in the United States with responsibility for ensuring sustainable development of the state's land, mineral, natural gas, oil, timber, water, and other resources.