"[Present well water in this area] looks bad, it tastes bad, it smells bad. The only good thing about it is that it's wet."
-McCone County Resident
Creating Access to Clean, Safe Drinking Water in Eastern Montana.
Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority (DRWA) is locally owned by the McCone, Dawson, Garfield, and Richland County Conservation Districts. Board of Directors consists of individuals appointed by each of the conservation districts. The goal of DRWA is to own and operate a water system to provide good quality household and livestock water to the owners and members of the coverage area.
DRWA coverage area includes the Counties of McCone, Dawson, Garfield, Richland, northern Prairie, and McKenzie west of the Yellowstone River.
We’re Hiring!!
Position Description: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Reports To: Board of Directors
Position Status: Full-Time
Updated: 2025
Position Summary
The Executive Director is responsible for overall leadership, planning, and administration of DRWA’s operations, projects, and programs. This position provides executive-level oversight of day-to-day administration, project planning and implementation, grant and contract management, financial oversight, and board/government relations. The Executive Director serves as the primary point of contact with the DRWA Board of Directors, federal, state, and local agencies, contractors, engineers, legal counsel, and the public.
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We’re Hiring!!
Position Description: BILLING CLERK/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Reports To: Executive Director
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Updated: 2025
Position Summary
The Billing Clerk/Administrative Assistant is the primary point of contact for DRWA customers and the general public. This position provides customer service, utility billing support, office administration, and clerical assistance to ensure efficient operations. The Billing Clerk/Administrative Assistant supports the Executive Director in carrying out day-to-day activities, board preparation, and special projects, while maintaining a professional and welcoming presence for the Authority.
Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority
Launches New Online Payment Portal
We can’t make this happen alone. DRWA has an incredible team working with us to make the dream of clean, accessible drinking water for the people in our service area a reality.
DRWA Was Established in 2005
To learn more about where we’ve been and where we’re going, check out our History page.
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Eastern Montana Needs a Rural Water Project like DRWA
To learn why, visit our Need page.
Photo Credits:
Meet Our Team Image: Wendy Johnson
Water Samples: DRWA
Need Image: Ellie Nyberg