Montana Department of Environmental Quality About Us Permitting & Operator Assistance Public Participation

Water 

Program Overview

Access to clean water is essential to human health and to Montana’s economy. We support and implement measures to conserve this valuable resource and ensure that clean lakes, streams, and rivers remain part of Montana’s natural heritage.


Water Permitting

If you are looking for information or forms related to specific water permits, such as surface water discharge permits (MPDES) or groundwater discharge permits (MGWPCS), visit the Water Permitting and Operator Assistance page.

Contacts

Division Administrator
Lindsey Krywaruchka (406) 444-4632

Division Fiscal
Adam Stoll (406) 444-6755

Engineering Bureau

Bureau Chief
Rachel Clark (406) 444-1277

Water Quality Planning Bureau

Bureau Chief
Andrew Ulven (406) 444-2680

Public Water Supply Bureau

Bureau Chief
VACANT (406) 444-0493

Water Protection Bureau

Bureau Chief
Tatiana Davila (406) 444-0420

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