Information for Homeowners, Urban and Suburban Land Users

It's not only farmers and ranchers who benefit from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)' expertise, people in suburban and urban areas do, too. We work with homeowners, business people, and local governments to prevent soil erosion, keep water clean and plentiful, create and preserve green spaces, and reduce the impacts of floods. And when communities and individuals need to meet State and local requirements for natural resources quality and management, we have the knowledge and experience to help them, as well.

• Common Questions
• Conservation Trees and Shrubs for Montana
• Creating Native Landscapes in the Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
  A publication developed by Montana Association of Conservation Districts, Lower Musselshell Conservation District, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
• Drought Information Sources
• Hand-Planting Guidelines for Bareroot Trees and Shrubs
• Invasive Species NRCS technical information about noxious weeds.
• Planting Guidelines for Containerized and Balled and Burlapped Stock
• Plants for Pollinator-Friendly Plantings
• Preparing Your Home for Wildfire
• Riparian and Floodplain Management
  Montana's rivers and streams need room to roam. Technical and financial assistance available from NRCS can help land owners and land managers maintain riparian and floodplain setbacks.
• Montana Soils Program (Soil Surveys)
• Urban Conservation and Low Impact Development
• Water Conservation Tips for Homeowners
• Water Supply Forecasts
• Wildfire Recovery in Montana 2012
• Wildfire Rehabilitation Assistance
• Zero Spread Montana's Statewide Noxious Weed Education program web site.

Also see the national NRCS Information for Homeowners, Urban and Suburban Land Users web page.

Last Modified: 12/14/2012