NACD Stewardship Week NACD Stewardship Week is one of the largest national programs to promote natural resource conservation. Celebrated annually since 1955 between the last Sunday in April and the first Sunday in May, NACD Stewardship Week reminds us of our individual responsibilities to care for natural resources. NACD’s 67th Stewardship Week will be held…
The MACD Executive Committee meets on the last Monday of the Month. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
Tuesdays at 1pm. Contact Cole Mannix (exploringsoil@macdnet.org) with questions and for the call-in information
CDB Project Grants The 2021 Legislature provided additional funding for CDB project grants. The Bureau is requesting proposals for on-the-ground conservation projects that address District issues and needs. The projects must address a landscape-scale resource concern, cover multiple CDs, and result in tangible resource benefits. Projects that also build district capacity will be given priority.…
The MACD Board will meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7:30am. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
Tuesdays at 1pm. Contact Cole Mannix (exploringsoil@macdnet.org) with questions and for the call-in information
On Wednesday, June 15th from 9 am-4 pm the Montana Conservation Districts Employee Organization (MCDEO) will host a Conservation District specific training for all things finance. We will cover personal financial considerations like retirement and health insurance, CD financial protocols and Board Member responsibilities and we will hold our in-person Quickbooks training to accompany the online training held in March…
Legislative Committee Jun 1 @ 1pm, Zoom Contact Rebecca Boslough for zoom meeting information: rebecca@macdnet.org
MACo Insurance Rates for CDs May 12 @ 10:30, Zoom Bonnie Knopf from MACo has agreed to host an informational session for conservation districts to explain insurance changes and answer any questions. Zoom Information https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87245732428?pwd=SW1UNVUrTnBNaG1xbm5RN1RvWHp2Zz09 Meeting ID: 872 4573 2428 Passcode: 893362 Phone: +16699006833,,87245732428#,,,,*893362#
The schedule for Nutrient Work Group meetings moving forward was decided at a Nutrient Work Group meeting on December 8. Beginning in January, meetings will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month through May 2022. The dates of those meetings are included below. Agendas with Zoom links…
Lewis and Clark meets the 2nd Thursday at 1 pm. Summer meetings are different times, so be sure to check with the conservation district to get the most up-to-date information.
RDGP Project Grants For projects that compensate Montana citizens for the effects of exploration and mining on Montana lands and serve the public interest and the State of Montana. Learn More on the DNRC Website Grant Amount: DNRC will recommend no more than $300,000 for most projects. DNRC may recommend up to $500,000 for a…
Tuesdays at 1pm. Contact Cole Mannix (exploringsoil@macdnet.org) with questions and for the call-in information
] Procurement 101 Training Please join us for a Procurement 101 Training on Wednesday, May 18th, at 10 AM on Zoom (as part of the regularly scheduled Roundtable Discussion). In this training we’ll discuss topics such as selecting the appropriate solicitation process for your project, understanding procurement law for CDs, contracting basics, and where to…
The Lincoln Conservation District Meetings alternate bimonthly between the U.S.F.S. Office in Eureka, and Plum Creek Timberlands Office in Libby.
Increasing the Sustainability and Impact of Our Work Future West and the Montana Watershed Coordination Council invite local conservation leaders to attend an in-person capacity-building workshop on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Virginia City. We will focus on increasing the sustainability and impact of our work, including building stronger relationships to achieve local conservation goals.…
310 Permitting Workshop for CD Staff and Supervisors. Please RSVP by May 11 to Chris Evans. Phone: 406-389-3884 | Email: chris@lewisandclarkcd.org
CMR Community Working Group - May 19 topic is invasive species, highlighting invasive, annual grasses. Location is Circle, MT.
Please go to the Beaverhead CD website at http://www.beaverheadwatershed.org/beaverhead-conservation-district/ for more information.
Please go to the Lower Musselshell CD website http://lmcdistrict.com/ for more info.
Please see the Flathead CD website http://flatheadcd.org/ for more info.
Interdisciplinary Regional Workshop, Toward Convergent Solutions to Water Security The Montana Water Center is hosting a workshop on solutions to Water Security May 24-26, and they're offering to pay for travel for those who participate and apply by Jan. 24. The Montana Water Center is excited to co-sponsor Water in the West: Toward Convergent Solutions to…
For those of you who may be interested in CDOWG working through the process of tracking the special days of recognition (weeks/months too) through the year, and how we may be able to help provide social media and/or other materials to CDs to alleviate the burden of everyone having to recreate the wheel, there will…
REALTOR education workshop hosted by Gallatin CD Gallatin Conservation District is hosting a free, in-person workshop to update REALTORS® about land and water regulations in our area. We'll provide refreshments, important information about irrigation basics/regulations, and a space for local REALTORS® to connect with each other.JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==
Developer, Contractor, and REALTOR® Education Gallatin CD is to co-hosting a workshop titled Protecting Water and Managing Urban Growth. The purpose of this event is to educate contractors, developers, REALTORS, and other professionals about water issues in the county. We will cover: Irrigation ditch basics Pond installation Stream permitting Various other land and water-related topics Attached…
Tuesdays at 1pm. Contact Cole Mannix (exploringsoil@macdnet.org) with questions and for the call-in information
Monthly Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Education Committee Meeting The MACD Education Committee meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday of each month. For zoom information and other meeting information, contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). For additional information about the education committee such as previous meeting minutes and agenda items, visit the education committee blog: education.macdnet.org.
The schedule for Nutrient Work Group meetings moving forward was decided at a Nutrient Work Group meeting on December 8. Beginning in January, meetings will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month through May 2022. The dates of those meetings are included below. Agendas with Zoom links…
From Sept 2021 - July 2022, MACD and partners are reaching out across the state to ask: "What more might be done to better support farmers and ranchers in managing soils in Montana?" The purpose of this outreach effort is to understand how to help increase the pace and scale at which land stewards implement voluntary…
Montana Association of Conservation Districts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MACD Info Session on Committee and Resolution Updates Time: May 26, 2022 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84264421032?pwd=dkEvUU0zVG03c1ZMUzhzL3pCdXRhdz09 Meeting ID: 842 6442 1032 Passcode: 254665 One tap mobile +12532158782,,84264421032#,,,,*254665# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,84264421032#,,,,*254665# US (Houston) Dial by…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities, Expanding Markets, Strengthening Rural America The U.S. Department of Agriculture is delivering on its promise to expand markets by investing $1 billion in partnerships to support America’s climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity will finance pilot projects that create…
Tuesdays at 1pm. Contact Cole Mannix (exploringsoil@macdnet.org) with questions and for the call-in information
Scholarship Opportunity - Wetlands Training Institute Wetland Delineation Refresher Course The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Montana Wetland Council has funding to sponsor up to five individuals to attend the Wetland Training Institute (WTI) Wetland Delineation Refresher Course June 1 – 2, 2022 in Helena, Montana. This course is designed for those who…
Join us for a tour of the Haughian Ranch to learn about the Haughian Ranch's history and management.
Montana Invasive Species Council to meet Early June. Montana Invasive Species Council meets June 1, 2022 HELENA, Mont — The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) will hold its next meeting Wednesday, June 1, in Helena. The meeting will take place from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Montana State Capitol room 102, a virtual…
Get to know your wildlife neighbors and listen in on these free speaker series!