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        Water Resources Division

The Water Resources Division promotes and coordinates the beneficial use, conservation, protection and development of Montana’s water resources.

The Division carries out its duties for the purpose of promoting the general welfare and prosperity of the people of Montana. Sound coordination of the development and utilization of the state’s waters allows the Division to protect existing uses and to promote adequate future supplies for domestic, industrial, agricultural, recreation, the conservation of water for wildlife, aquatic life and other beneficial uses.

Filing on a new well?
For wells with a use of less than 35 gpm and 10 acre-feet, file a form 602, Notice of Completion of Ground Water Development.

Change Your Water
Right Mailing Address

Link to Governor's Drought Advisory Committee
Link to Water Rights

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DNRC Water Resources Division
1424 Ninth Avenue • PO Box 201601 • Helena Montana 59620-1601
(406) 444-6601 • Fax (406) 444-5918