Resolution 25-06: Resolution to Reduce and Eliminate Geoengineering
25-06_ Resolution to Reduce and Eliminate Geoengineering (Area 1) (3) This resolution is available for download here: Download PDF Read full resolution
Resolution 25-05: Resolution to adjust MT Fish Wildlife and Parks Fee and Cannabis Tax structure
25-05_ Resolution to adjust MT Fish Wildlife and Parks Fee and Cannabis Tax Structure (Area 1) (5) This resolution is available for download here: Download PDF Read full resolution
Resolution 25-03: Stabilize and build capacity for Montana’s Forest Products Industry
25-03_ Stabilize and build capacity for Montana’s Forest Products Industry (Area 5) (3) This resolution is available for download here: Download PDF Read full resolution
24-03: MTDOT/BNSF Invasive Species Cooperation
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24-01: Support Reducing the Use of Neonicotinoids in Montana
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23-05: Resolution to Support the Governor’s Recommendation to Exclude Grizzly Bear Encroachment Into Eastern Montana
Therefore, it be resolved: MACD supports the State of Montana and the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks efforts to delist the grizzly bear and return its management to the state wildlife agency. Be it further resolved: MACD will also support Governor Gianforte’s efforts to exclude eastern Montana from any grizzly bear recovery plans.
Read full resolution23-04: Opposition to BLM’s Proposed Public Lands Rule for Conservation Leasing
Therefore, NACD supports removing Conservation Leasing from the Bureau of Land Management proposed Public Lands Rule BLM-1004-AE92.
Read full resolution22-07: Pre-Hunting Bird Dog in Area 6 State Land
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22-05: Incentives for Cover Crops
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21-06: Resolution to Declare Wolves a Predator in Eastern Montana
As amended at the 2021 Area 1 Meeting Submitted by Valley CD, 2021 WHEREAS, Conservation Districts are legal subdivisions of the State of Montana; and WHEREAS, the declared policy of…
Read full resolution19-06: Requesting the BLM Deny the American Prairie Reserve Proposal to Remove Interior Fences and Graze Bison/Buffalo Year Round
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) strongly opposes the APR’s request to ignore over 80 years of proven grazing management success and their proposal to implement practices that have been proven to be disastrous to the natural resources; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the MACD requests the BLM to protect the soil, water, economy and livelihoods in our districts by conducting an EIS that will address the concerns of our constituents.
Read full resolution19-04: Declare Wolves a Predator in Eastern Montana
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) requests the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission to declare the wolf a predator in eastern Montana.
Read full resolution18-03: Promote Noxious Weed Control
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is to work with the: 1) Montana Department of Natural Resource and Conservation on an easement development education/outreach project, 2) Montana Weed Control Association, Montana Association of Counties, & other partners, as appropriate, to inform them of Conservation District issues, & 3) Montana Invasive Species Council regarding their potential review of Invasive Species Law.
Read full resolution17-01: Promote Agency Policies to Limit the Spread of Invasive Species
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that MACD request that all state and federal regulatory agencies have written policies in place for cleaning vehicles, equipment and watercraft that travel off-road or move to different waterbodies, to minimize chances of spreading invasive species when performing field work; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that MACD work with agencies to ensure that a periodic review of policies, practices and implementation take place, with the goal being to lead by example to better protect our natural resources from terrestrial and aquatic invasive species.
Read full resolution16-04: Continued Funding for CBMPA Program
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montana Association of Conservation Districts approach the next Montana Legislature to request continued funding for the CBMPP for program management, water sampling, and reimbursement to landowners for approved claims.
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