The Montana Watershed Coordination Council (MWCC) has opened registration for the 2026 Columbia River Basin Watershed Tour, taking place September 14–18, 2026. Hosted in partnership with the Flathead Lake Biological…
Registration is now open for the 2026 Statewide Employee Training (SET), taking place August 3–5, 2026, in Miles City, Montana. Hosted by MCDEO, this annual training brings together Conservation District…
Montana farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to participate in Probing Our Country's Soil Health, a nationwide public-private partnership working to improve how soil health information can support on-the-ground management…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced updates to 32 conservation practice standards aimed at strengthening conservation solutions for farmers, ranchers, and private landowners. The…
MACD encourages Conservation District supervisors, employees, and partners to participate in a brief, anonymous Conflict Management Survey. The survey is being used to help customize the upcoming Conflict Management training…
Welcome to Helena! Use this page as your quick-reference guide for meeting information, schedules, and important resources for the 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting & MACD Spring Board Meeting…
Montana’s Conservation Districts and conservation partners are leading important work across the state every day, from improving soil health and water quality to restoring watersheds, supporting working lands, and strengthening…
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has announced a public comment period for proposed administrative rules related to Conservation District grants. The rulemaking, authorized in HB 2,…
MACD is pleased to share NRCS conservation planning outreach resources designed to help conservation districts connect local producers with conservation planning assistance. Summer is one of the best times for…
The Montana Association of Conservation Districts 310 Civil Penalties Working Group has developed proposed changes to how civil penalties are evaluated and assessed by conservation districts, and is seeking stakeholder…
The annual call for resolutions is open! All districts in good standing may submit resolutions for consideration at the 2026 Area Meetings and Convention. Resolutions play a critical role in…
Join MACD and conservation partners from across the region for the 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting and MACD Spring Board in Helena, Montana, June 22–25, 2026. Registration is now…
The 2025 Conservation District Law Book is now available to download. Click Here to Download the 2025 CD Law Book
Conservation districts are invited to submit photos for the District Directory Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of this year’s Conservation District Directory! Deadline to…
Attention BSWC Supervisors!Applications are now open to host Big Sky Watershed Corps Member(s) in 2026. Deadline: September 5, 2025, by 5:00 PM MSTEarly applications are welcome and encouraged. Apply Now…
