BUTTE, Mont. – The Western Montana Conservation Commission (WMCC) will hold its next two-day meeting on Tuesday, January 20 and Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
In 2025, the WMCC awarded over $2.8 million for projects across Western Montana that enhance water quality by mitigating effects from stormwater and septic leachate. With many of these projects launching in 2026, WMCC’s January meeting will dig into what’s next for the Commission and how to best support these efforts in Western Montana communities.
For their first meeting of 2026, the Commission will dive into annual reviews for each committee, reflect on WMCC’s accomplishments so far, and plan for future next steps. The Commission will also provide updates on their aquatic resource protection projects including aquatic invasive species prevention and ongoing water quality outreach events.
Guest speakers, including the Clark Fork Coalition, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and Montana Department of Environmental Quality, will provide information about water quality and resource protection in Western Montana.
“WMCC meetings bring together partners, friends and allies to build and strengthen relationships in service of aquatic preservation across western Montana. WMCC provides a space to share ideas, learn from one another, and spark new partnerships that turn those shared ideas into action,” explained WMCC’s Grant Administrative Specialist, Krista Lammers.
The meeting is open to the public, and a public comment period will be held each day. To view the agenda, visit the WMCC meeting and events webpage. You will also find links there to register to attend the meeting by Zoom. You will also find links there to register to attend the meeting by Zoom.