Resolution 25-04: Resolution to Encourage Non-Governmental Organizations to “Qualify” for Ag Status Taxation
25-04_ Resolution to encourage non-governmental organizations to “Qualify” for Ag status taxation (Area 1) (5) This resolution is available for download here: Download PDF Read full resolution
Resolution 25-02: Requirement to Adhere to MACD Resolution Process
25-02_ Requirement to Adhere to MACD Resolution Process (Area 6) (2) (1) This resolution is available for download here: Download PDF Read full resolution
Resolution 25-01:Requirement to Adhere to MACD Resolution Process
25-01_ Requirement to Adhere to MACD Resolution Process (Area 5) (4) This resolution is available for download here: Download PDF Read full resolution
24-02: NACD Encourages NRCS to Return Some Hiring Responsibilities Back to Individual States
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23-01: A resolution to coordinate reuse of infrastructure materials
Therefore be it resolved that MACD will coordinate the development of a procedural template that conservation districts can use to work with state and local governments to encourage contractors of infrastructure projects to coordinate with local CD’s to distribute materials to local producers and landowners.
Read full resolution22-03: Modify Montana Code Annotated 2-2-302
22-03_Revise Nepotism Law_Petroleum CD_11.17.22.docx (1) Download PDFThis resolution is available for download here: Download PDF Download Resolution PDF Action taken by MACD: HB 295 Revise nepotism laws relating to small… Read full resolution
21-05: Resolution Opposing the Federal Government’s “30×30” Land Preservation Goal
AMENDED WHEREAS The Montana Conservation Districts are mandated by statute (75-15-102 MCA) to protect the soils, water, citizens, and economic base of Montana; and WHEREAS, Montana is a large state…
Read full resolution20-04: A resolution to approve a set of bylaws for the new MACD
WHEREAS The Montana Association of Conservation Districts will be dissolved on January 1, 2021 and its assets conveyed to the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana; and WHEREAS the…
Read full resolution20-03: A resolution to combine the Montana Association of Conservation Districts, a 501(c)(4) and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana, a (501(c)(3).
(This resolution was withdrawn during the District Operations Committee, as it is the same as resolution 20-01) WHEREAS the 58 Conservation Districts formed a State Association in the 1940’s as…
Read full resolution20-01: Combine the Montana Association of Conservation Districts, a 501(c)(4) and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana, a (501(c)(3).
WHEREAS: The 58 Conservation Districts formed a State Association in the 1940’s as a 501(c)(4) and formed a second association to hold property and manage programs in the 1970’s as…
Read full resolution19-11: Ensure That Counties Distribute PILT Funds
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The MACD requests the Montana Association of Counties (MACO) to correct this oversight and assure that PILT funds are distributed in the same manner as the property taxes they replace.
Read full resolution19-10: Acquire PILT Funds for US Reacquired Reservation Lands
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the MACD requests the Montana Congressional Delegation to focus their attention on acquiring PILT funding to counties for reservation lands as well.
Read full resolution18-01: Reinstating 310 Administration Program Funding
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) be directed to coordinate possible solutions to reinstate funding the 310 permit application process that is vital to many conservation districts within Montana to serve the public as mandated by law.
Read full resolution14-04: Supporting Collaboration and Communication among Agencies and Local Entities
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) contact and encourage the development of memoranda of understanding (MOU’s) among the agencies, colleges and research teams, non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) and conservation districts to encourage collaboration, cooperation and communication among NGO’s, state and federal agencies with local people such as producers, field office staff, district staff and supervisors, and county commissioners.
Read full resolution14-05: Cooperation before Litigation in Natural Resource Conflicts
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts seek legislation requiring that all organizations, agencies, and individuals bringing litigation to contest natural resource management on public lands in Montana, be required to provide proof that they have worked through the local Conservation Districts and watershed groups and exhausted all efforts to find a workable solution for the sustainability of the land, the wildlife, and the communities that are economically, culturally, and socially dependent on that land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts work closely with NRCS, Montana State University Extension, DNRC and other agencies or seek funding for private consultation to aid with the technical support required for finding solutions.
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