Conservation District Law Updates
The 2025 Legislative Session commences January 6. In preparation for session and by request of conservation districts, DNRC reviewed two CD laws and is issuing new information on the following…
NRCS Seeks Feedback from EQIP Customers
NRCS Seeks Feedback from EQIP Customers Have you participated in NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in the last three years? If so, NRCS wants to hear from you! EQIP…
Montana FWP is looking to fill position on the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) Advisory Council
WHIP advisory council members are responsible for advising the department on Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program administration and for reviewing, ranking and recommending proposed projects for funding. FWP completes the final…
Montana FWP is looking to fill position on Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Advisory Council
The UGBEP advisory council provides ongoing monitoring of Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program activities. Council members represent all FWP administrative regions and include upland game bird hunters, chamber of commerce…
FWP Gearing up For a New Watercraft Inspection Station Season
FWP Gearing up For a New Watercraft Inspection Station Season Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird boat traffic returning from mussel-positive areas such as…
Dates for 2024 Comprehensive Water Review – Stakeholder Working Group (SWG)
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…
FWP seeking comment on proposals for October commission meeting
(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…
License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity
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…
Governor Gianforte signs HB 321 – CD Funding Bill
At the end of May, Governor Gianforte signed HB 321, which will create and, over the next 5-6 years fill, a $100 million trust for conservation districts. Starting in FY…
HB 321 Passes the Legislature!
Last night HB 321 passed its final legislative vote in the House and is headed to the Governor's desk! Governor Gianforte will sign HB 321 in the coming days. HB 321…
Action Alert: SB 28 (CD Funding)
Critical Action Alert SB 28: Provide funding for conservation districts (from marijuana tax dollars) - Sponsored by Sen. Lang SB 28 will be up for a vote on the Senate floor this week…
Upcoming testimony in support of CD Funding
January 25th: Testimony on CD Account BudgetThe Conservation District Budget will be in front of the Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (Section C) starting at 9am (time subject to change). This will be an…
Schedule: Jan 23-25
Monday, January 23 Events Get together & Testimony Prep for those already in town 4:30 PM - 6:30PM MACD Office: 1101 11th Ave Drinks and light snacks will be provided…
Hearings on HB6 – Renewable Resources Grant and Loan Program (CD Projects included) Jan 18-20th
Starting today, the Section F Budget Subcommittee (Long Range Planning) will begin hearings on HB6, sponsored by Rep. Hopkins (R-Missoula), are taking place January 18th-20th. HB includes funding for the…
Public Comment on CD Budget – now on Jan 25th
Public comment on the CD Account Budget (within DNRC) will now take place on Wednesday January 25th (as opposed to the 23rd). In light of this, the CDAC meeting has…
