Montana Title 75. Environmental Protection § 75-5-704. Watershed advisory groups

(a) livestock-oriented agriculture;

(b) farming-oriented agriculture;

(c) conservation or environmental interests;

(d) water-based recreationists;

(e) the forestry industry;

(f) municipalities;

(g) affected or potentially affected point source dischargers;

(h) mining;

(i) existing local watershed groups;

(j) federal land management agencies;

(k) state trust land management agencies;

(l) the tourism industry;

(m) the hydroelectric industry, if applicable; and

(n) fishing-related businesses.

(a) prior to consultation with the statewide TMDL advisory group pursuant to 75-5-702(7) and (8), schedule meetings with appropriate local conservation districts and the watershed advisory groups at a location within their affected geographic area to review and revise the list of water bodies provided for in 75-5-702; and

(b) at a meeting held pursuant to subsection (2)(a), request whether there is new information that may affect the listing or priority ranking on water bodies within the affected area and solicit comments on revising the list.