House Ag Committee advances Farm Bill
(via NASCA) The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee passed its version of the Farm Bill on May 23. The bill passed on a vote of 33-21, with four Democrats…
(via NASCA) The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee passed its version of the Farm Bill on May 23. The bill passed on a vote of 33-21, with four Democrats…
On March 18th, CDs presented to the Water Policy Interim Committee (WPIC) on the topic of water storage. Sheridan, Madison, Phillips, and Lewis & Clark presented ongoing projects, potential projects,…
Reminder for all Conservation Districts: Please fill out the MMIA Health Insurance Survey by January 31st The Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) has been working with the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority…
On December 18th, 2023 the MACD Board met to discuss topics including: Approval of 2024 Budget Approval of Education Work Group recommendations for scholarship eligibility Annual Review for Executive Director…
On both November 14th and November 16th the MACD Board met in-person at the MACD Annual Meeting to discuss topics including: Election of Board Officers and NACD Delegate and Alternate…
On October 16th, 2023 the MACD Board met to discuss topics including: MACD Finances Approval of the Associate Board Member job description Update on Annual Convention planning Review of Q3…
On September 18th the MACD Board met to discuss topics including: Fall 2023 Area Meetings Proposed changes to MACD Dues structure Partner reports MACD Board Minutes - September 18th, 2023…
The Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) has been working with the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) to gain access to the MMIA Health Benefits Pool for conservation districts. This…
Montana is at a crossroads of new opportunities in water management and administration. We need to protect existing uses while still ensuring reliable supplies for growing communities and economies. The…
(Reposted from FWP)Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting October 19, comment deadline Sept. 19HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the…
On Monday, August 21st at 7:30am the MACD Board met via zoom. Topics discussed included: Approval of Consent Agenda (committee minutes) Financial Report Partner Reports Approval of Resolution and Policy…
From National Association of Conservation Districts: The August recess also allows Congressional staff to focus on the development of the 2023 Farm Bill. There are significant policy decisions that both…
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The National Park Service (NPS) released today a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park. The Draft EIS introduces…
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Missouri Basin and Western Montana Resource Advisory Councils for existing and upcoming member vacancies. All resource advisory councils consist…
During the 2023 Legislative Session, MACD worked on SB 280, focused on licenses for bird dog training, which related directly to MACD relation Resolution 22-07 from Daniels CD. The season…