Blake Creek Project Management

08/04/2025

AGAI Members explain the importance if access to clean water for the livelihoods of Gallatin Valley farmers, ranchers, and the community. The importance of p...

06/13/2024

MABA (MT Agricultural Business Assoc) is looking for an executive director! Check it out at mtagbiz.org. It’s a great group to work with and I will miss this role. It’s a great opportunity!

Montana Agricultural Business Association - Our members include retailers, distributers, seed companies, and fertilizer suppliers.

01/13/2024

Great story on PBS about Montana’s water rights database. The take away is …. Check your records at DNRC and make sure they are accurate.

More than 40 years ago Montana embarked on an ambitious effort todefine, adjudicate, and maintain a central system for all water rights in thestate. Decades ...

01/05/2024

MABA/MGEA Comvention is right around the corner! Vendor booths are SOLD OUT but we have a waiting list for 2025! Register today at

Our members include retailers, distributers, seed companies, and fertilizer suppliers. Currently, we have registered members from more than 230 companies. Actively involved in policy development, we support sound science-based policies that protect the crop and fertilizer industries. We look forward...

09/07/2023

Be involved in water policy. The DNRC Interim Comprehensive Water Review process is ongoing this interim. Primary issues to be discussed are role of the judiciary after final decrees and exempt well policies. All the information is available on the DNRC website - https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Comprehensive-Water-Review/. You can attend virtually or in person.

04/11/2023

by Rich Roth As a third-generation rancher from Big Sandy, I am absolutely aware of the importance of water, water rights and the protection of Montana’s p

11/22/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! Blake Creek is looking for part time administrative help! Planned start date is January 1. Reach out if you are interested. I’m open for discussions on all the different pieces!!!

06/15/2022

Highwater may impact irrigation infrastructure. Check out the information below for details on proper permitting before you do work in a river or creek.

06/14/2022

6:00 PM – 7:45 PM

AGENDA
Several local area people speaking.

6:00 PM – Welcome and Discussion/Process Outline – Representative Ken Walsh

6:05 PM – Review the Language of I 191 – Krista Lee Evans, AGAI

6:10 PM – Presentation of current statutory requirements –Chris Dorrington, DEQ

6:20 PM – Impacts on Agriculture – Bob Sitz, Sitz Angus Ranch

6:30 PM – Public Safety Concerns - Impacts to Road Maintenance and Improvements – Dwane Kailey, DOT

6:40 PM –Habitat Improvement and Maintenance Concerns -- Scott Vollmer

6:50 PM – Impacts on Access – Kerry White, Citizens for Balance Use

7:00 PM – Impacts on Hydropower – Ryan McLane, Northwestern Energy

7:10 PM – Campaign plan, how to get involved – Chuck Denowh

7:20 PM – Brief wrap up and outline of question/answer period – Representative Ken Walsh

7:30 PM – Question and Answer

7:45 PM – Wrap up

05/12/2022

Dozens of organizations representing agriculture, conservation, public access, and economic development are banding together to oppose Ballot Initiative 191.

03/11/2022

Great news for MT agriculture.

The lawsuit contended that the law harmed the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s ability to negotiate lease terms with respect to water rights.