We all need clean water.  We drink it.  We fish, swim, boat and enjoy it in our streams and lakes.  It irrigates our crops, is used by our businesses, and helps keep our yards and parks green.  The Lewis and Clark County Water Quality Protection Districthas worked to preserve, protect, and improve water quality and quantity since 1992.

Due to the COVID-19 response, all WQPD meetings will be held through an online Zoom meeting format until further notice.

WQPD Board Meeting -May 21,2020 (Special meeting notice) FY 21 Budget meeting Zoom meeting link May 26,2020, General board meeting Board Agendas

LHWG Meeting -Visit the LHWG website for more information.  LHWG

Flood Watch-Updated 5-15-2020

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East North Hills - James Swierc presentation on October 1, 2019 at Jim Darcy School - ENH presentation

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Groundwater levels in the Tenmile Creek Area - Check the groundwater levels in the Tenmile Creek area.  Water levels will vary depending on location. We have updated our website for the year 2020.  Currently water level measurements are taken monthly so please check back periodically for updates.

Ice Jam Flooding from Silver Creek - January 28,2020 update - 

The WQPD's monitoring plan to collect groundwater information in the Tenmile Creek flood zone during flooding events.

 Click here for results and discussions on groundwater levels, recharge, and other factors that led to the 2018 flooding in the Helena Valley.

If you were unable to make any of the informative flood meetings in early 2019, the WQPD provided the  presentations for you to view.  They offer helpful links in case you want to track water levels both with surface water and groundwater. 

As you are scrolling through the slides, please note the conversation box in the upper left hand of each slide of the WQPD presentations.  A description and/or explanation of the slide was provided for each.

Please let your neighbors know that this information is here. 

January 24th WQPD presentation,

February 28th WQPD presentation,  

Feb 28th NWS Presentation

County Agencies Contact Information:

Disaster & Emergency Services, 406-447-8285 - Public Information Hotline, 406-447-1605

Environmental Health, 406-447-8351 - Drinking Water, Well Safety, Sewage, Septic Systems

Public Health, 406-457-8900 - Food Safety, Mold, Shelter Inspections, Disease Control

Public Works, 406-447-8037 - Road Repair, Bridge Repair, Culverts

Sheriff's Office, 406-457-8235 (non-emergencies) - Evacuation, Traffic Control, Road Closures

Planning & Floodplain Administration - 406-447-8394  

Start out the new year by sampling your private well and find out if it is safe to drink!

Reduced Cost Water Sampling Kits Available.  Annual well water testing is the only way to know if your water is safe.  Stop by the City-County Building, room 224 to pick up your drinking water sampling kit.  This kit is offered at a reduced cost, plus you can receive an additional $25 reimbursement from the L&C Conservation District. For more information on the program click here: MSU Extension Water Quality

Montana Water Supply Report - Tizer Basin Snow Data   Frohner Meadow Snow Data

Current Condition Maps (NRCS)

Stream Gage reports - Surface Water Assessment and Monitoring Program

National Groundwater Awareness Week  is March 8-14, 2020 but anytime is a good time to sample your well.  Stop by and see us and let's talk about your well. 

This is a great reminder to test and protect your groundwater.  What will you do to protect your groundwater?  Take advantage of the reduced cost sampling program.  Kits are available at the City/County Building, Room 224.