MWC Purpose

The coalition is made up of three water-user groups, several conservation districts, and state and federal agencies across Musselshell, Golden Valley, Wheatland, Garfield, and Petroleum Counties.

Partners of the Coalition

Board Members

The Musselshell is surrounded by a tight-knit community. Nothing shows just how strong a group of neighbors can be more than disaster. Through floods and fires the community has stood the test of time.

The watershed coalition has a three-part goal to achieve a desirable quality of life for

both water users, the residents of the Musselshell Valley, and the river itself:

Goal 1: Water Quantity

Meet decreed and contract water rights obligations by sustaining sufficient water in the Musselshell through cooperative flow management and a well-maintained irrigation infrastructure system.

Goal 2: Water Quality

Pro-actively work with State agencies to meet State Water Standards using a volunteer local approach.

Goal 3: Provide Governance, Planning & Outreach for the Coalition.

MWC operates on the volunteer efforts of its members, which consist of the Upper Musselshell Conservation District, Lower Musselshell Conservation District, Petroleum County Conservation District, Garfield County Conservation District, Upper Musselshell Water Users Association, Deadman’s Basin Water Users Association, Delphia-Mel Canal Users Association, Mosby-Musselshell Watershed Group, MT DNRC, MT DEQ, NRCS, and dedicated local landowners and residents. The watershed coalition works to create volunteer opportunities for both youth and adults across the basin. In 2013, these included streambank stabilization, tree planting, photo point monitoring, salinity monitoring, and more.