Programs
Division Manager: Casey Ryan, Casey.Ryan@cskt.org, (406) 675-2700 ext. 6207
Water Rights
Protects the Tribes' inherent water rights and makes sure they are recognized, quantified and preserved for current and future generations.
Ongoing program, 2 named contacts
Water Management
Uses data-driven approaches to balance the many water needs on the Flathead Indian Reservation as demands and climate change.
Ongoing program, 1 named contact
Monitoring & Measurement
Quantifies snow, surface water and groundwater on the Flathead Reservation and supports other Tribal programs and partner agencies.
Ongoing program, 2 named contacts
Irrigation & Infrastructure
Plans and builds the rehabilitation of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project so it delivers water more efficiently, with modern controls.
9 projects, 1 named contact
Environmental Restoration
Restores and mitigates historical and current impacts of the irrigation project on natural resources, and handles NEPA and permitting.
2 projects, 1 named contact
Safety of Dams
Oversees the Reservation's 15 high-hazard dams and the BIA National Monitoring Center that monitors 141 BIA high-hazard dams.
3 projects, 3 named contacts
Roads
Maintains and builds BIA roads within the Reservation and runs the Tribal Transportation Program with the Federal Highway Administration.
1 project, 2 named contacts
Information & Education
Shares DEWR's work through maps, multimedia and outreach with schools, youth programs, universities and community groups.
Ongoing program, 1 named contact