About CD Area Meetings
Each fall, MACD attends meetings for each of Montana’s six Conservation District Areas. At these meetings, neighboring conservation districts, MACD area directors, staff, and partners get together to discuss issues facing their areas, programs the districts are implementing, proposed resolutions, election of MACD Area Directors, and more. Area Meetings are annually scheduled for the last week of September and first week of October.
Meeting Information
Area 4
September 22, 2025
Hosting: Upper Musselshell Conservation District
Administrator: Sarah Hereim
Registration Cost: $35
Venue: IAGT Building (formerly the Federated Church), 15 1st St. NW, Harlowton, MT 59036
Accommodations in Harlowton: Country Side Inn, (406)-632-4119 (no room block); Corral Motel, (406) 632-4331 (no room block
Addresses for Accommodations: Country Side Inn, 309 Third St NE, Harlowton, MT 59036; Corral Motel, 1307 US-12, Harlowton, MT 59036
Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/252097709550159
Area 2
September 23, 2025
Hosting: Carter County Conservation District
Administrator: Karen Kreitel
Registration Cost: $30
Venue: Ekalaka Event Center, 209 W Speelmon St. Ekalaka, MT 59324 (Just west of the high school)
Accommodations in Ekalaka: Midway Motel, 406-775-6619 (Room block under “MACD” is available through the end of August, rooms are $75/night for single occupancy)
Address of Accommodations: Midway Motel, 129 Mormon Ave, Ekalaka, MT 59324
Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/251946930620054
Area 1
September 24, 2025
Hosting: Sheridan Conservation District
Administrator: Grace Wagler
Registration Cost: $60
Venue: Cousins Family Restaurant, 118 S Main St, Plentywood, MT 59254
Accommodations in Plentywood: Sherwood Inn, (406)-765-2810 (no room block)
Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/252095332217149
Area 3
September 25, 2025
Hosting: Big Sandy Conservation District
Administrator: Barbra Martin
Registration Cost: $35
Venue: Big Sandy City Hall, 115 Johannes Ave, Big Sandy, MT 59520
Accommodations in Big Sandy: The Motel of Big Sandy (406) 378-2389 (no room block)
Address of Accommodations: The Motel, 98 Judith Landing Rd, Big Sandy, MT 59520
Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/252097706072155
Area 5
September 30, 2025
Hosting: Lake County Conservation District
Administrator: Caroline McDonald
Registration Fee: $40
Venue: Ninepines Lodge, 69286 US-93 South, Charlo, MT 59824
Accommodations in Charlo: Ninepipes Lodge, 406-644-2588 (Room block under “MACD” is available through the end of August, rooms are $150/night)
Address of Accommodations: See Venue section.
Registration Form: https://www.jotform.com/build/252014954595159?iak=bea975800b4b1ca9351f18af5f700927-881126f826d2a340
Area 6
October 1, 2025
Hosting: Madison Conservation District
Administrator: Colin Threlkeld
Registration Fee: $40
Venue: El Western Conference Center
4787 US-287, Ennis, Montana 59729
Accommodations in Ennis: Red Bear Inn (406)-682-5200 (Room block at government rate under “MACD” is
available through August 30th, room prices range from $109 – $139)
Address of Accommodations: Red Bear Inn, 204 W Main St, Ennis, MT 59729
Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/251966266814164
Resources for Partners
Resources for Hosts
- Area Meeting Guide
- Sample Agenda
- Sturgis Nomination Guidance
- Resolution and Election Voting Guidance
- List of state partners to invite (not exhaustive, please see Area Meeting Guide for further recommendations)
Please also refer to the Area Hosts Binder and the shared Area Hosts Google Drive.
Resources for Districts
Districts are asked to create reports each year ahead of MACD’s area meetings. These reports are a valuable tool to help communicate your district’s accomplishments to partners, legislators, and members of your community.
This year, we are asking districts to try out a template for these reports. This template is designed to help you put together a report that is visually appealing, concise, and interesting. It is available to districts on Canva and as a downloadable Word document, or districts can submit information through a Jotform for direct formatting assistance from MACD. Please note that this is a guide and not a required format – feel free to make adjustments, add/remove sections, and be creative to make sure your district’s unique accomplishments shine through!
Resolutions
Resolutions for consideration at 2025 Area Meetings will be announced as soon as they are available!
| Conservation District | Area | Type | Subcommittee | Number | Title | Status | Notes |
| Missoula CD | 5 | Policy Statement | CD Operations | 25-01 | Requirement to Adhere to MACD Resolution Process | Submitted to MACD | 25-01: Requirement to Adhere to MACD Resolution Process (Area 5) |
| Lewis & Clark CD | 6 | Policy Statement | CD Operations | 25-02 | Requirement to Adhere to MACD Resolution Process | Submitted to MACD | 25-02: Requirement to Adhere to MACD Resolution Process (Area 6) |
| Green Mountain CD | 5 | Policy Statement | Soil and Land Use | 25-03 | Stabilize and build capacity for Montana’s Forest Products Industry | Submitted to MACD | 25-03: Stabilize and build capacity for Montana’s Forest Products Industry (Area 5) |
| Valley County CD | 1 | Policy Statement | CD Operations | 25-04 | Resolution to encourage non-governmental organizations to “Qualify” for Ag status taxation | Submitted to MACD | 25-04: Resolution to encourage non-governmental organizations to “Qualify” for Ag status taxation (Area 1) |
| Valley County CD | 1 | Legislative Directive | Soil and Land Use | 25-05 | Resolution to adjust MT Fish Wildlife and Parks Fee and Cannabis Tax structure | Submitted to MACD | 25-05: Resolution to adjust MT Fish Wildlife and Parks Fee and Cannabis Tax Structure (Area 1) |
| Valley County CD | 1 | Legislative Directive | Soil and Land Use | 25-06 | Resolution to Reduce and Eliminate Geoengineering | Submitted to MACD | 25-06: Resolution to Reduce and Eliminate Geoengineering (Area 1) |
| Blaine County CD | 3 | Legislative Directive | Water Resources | 25-07 | Process to develop legislation to reform the civil penalty provisions of the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975 | Submitted to MACD | 25-07: Process to develop legislation to reform the civil penalty provisions of the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975 (Area 3) |
For information on the Resolution process, view the Resolution and Committee Process document. Past resolutions are available in the Resolutions Library.
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