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SUMMARY:Wetland Delineation Refresher Course
DESCRIPTION:Scholarship Opportunity – Wetlands Training Institute Wetland Delineation Refresher Course\nThe 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 would like a refresher on wetland delineation field practices. More information on the course can be found at: https://wetlandtraining.com/course/wetland-delineation-refresher/.  Along with covering the cost of the registration\, DEQ will also cover lodging for one night in Helena\, at the state rate\, for those receiving a scholarship. Depending on interest and need\, a combination of scholarships may be used to fund one participant for the full WTI Basic Wetland Delineation Course and 2 participants for the Wetland Delineation Refresher. \nScholarship Application
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/wetland-delineation-refresher-course/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Funding and Opportunities,Trainings and Workshops
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SUMMARY:406 Grazing Academy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Registration Open for 406 Grazing Academy \nLearn More: 2022 406 Grazing Academy \nRanchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register for this year’s 406 Grazing Academy. The 3-day\, hands-on workshop is offered by the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)\, Montana State University (MSU) Extension Range Management\, and MSU’s Dan Scott Ranch Management Program. Additional partners include the Montana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and Winnett ACES.   \nParticipants will gain practical information to help them make strategic decisions for their ranch. Topics include economic optimum stocking rates\, diverse grazing strategies\, range monitoring\, extending the grazing season\, livestock-wildlife relations\, targeted grazing\, and coping with drought\, wildfire and poisonous plants. Successful Montana ranchers and other range managers from across the state will share their expertise and complement presentations by the educators.  \nThe workshop will be held June 7-9\, 2022. Classroom activities will occur in Lewistown\, MT at the Yogo Inn with field activities held on working ranches near Winnett\, MT.  \nRegistration is $150/person or $250 for two people from the same ranch. Registration covers educational materials\, noon and evening meals. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging expenses. \nRegistration closes May 16 and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. To register\, contact Teresa at Judithbasincd@macdnet.org  or call 406-599-2311 ext. 107. To learn more\, contact Stacey Barta at 406-594-8481 (sbarta@mt.gov)\, Jeff Mosley at 406-994-5601 (jmosley@montana.edu)\, or Rachel Frost at 406-994-3724 (frost@montana.edu). [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAgenda is still being finalized\, topics include\, but not limited to the following: \nDay 1 \n\nHealthy Plants\, Healthy Soils (plant growth and development\, mineral cycle\, energy flow\, water cycle\, soil health)\nBalancing Forage Supply with Livestock Demand\nStocking Rate and Stock Density (including economic optimum stocking rate)\nGrazing Concepts (timing\, intensity\, frequency\, selectivity)\n\nDay 2 \nField day \n\nReading the Range: Identification of Indicator Plant Species (small groups)\nReading the Range: Range Health Checklist (including hands-on practice\nUtilization Monitoring (including hands-on practice)\nPhoto Monitoring for Range Trend\n\nDay 3 \n\nGathering Time\nReview and Looking Forward\nRangeland Analysis Platform and Other Technology Tools Grazing Decisions for Drought and Wildfire\nCoping with Poisonous Plants\nRiparian Area Grazing\nTargeted Livestock Grazing for Weed Control\nLUNCH\nCan Livestock and Wildlife Coexist?\n\nEvenings of day 1 and 2\, we will have our campfire discussions where Montana ranchers will describe their operations followed by open discussion with workshop participants \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:lewiston\, lewiston\, MT\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tribal Nonpoint Source Management: Protect & Restore Waters
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWebinar Overview\nLearn more about how to connect your Tribe/Nation with financial or technical support for projects that reduce nonpoint sources of pollution. This webinar explores how your Tribe/Nation can take advantage of leveraging opportunities between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Water Act Section 319 Program and resources available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and local conservation districts. It will feature EPA’s new fact sheet\, Tribal Nonpoint Source Management: Leveraging Opportunities to Protect and Restore Waters – Focus: USDA NRCS. Join representatives from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe\, Penobscot Indian Nation\, NRCS\, and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) to learn about partnership and assistance opportunities to advance Tribal nonpoint source program work. \nKey Topics \n\nMake connections with NRCS and conservation district staff\nPlan projects and coordinate conservation services\nSeek financial assistance and leverage resources\nImplement and maintain projects successfully\nMake your voice heard—advise NRCS on Tribal/Nation issues\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/tribal-nonpoint-source-management-protect-restore-waters/
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SUMMARY:CD Financial Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 2021. All employees should attend!! There will be something for everyone\, $25 for EO Members and $50 for non-EO members. Cost includes lunch!!! RSVP ONLINE NOW CLICK HERE TO RSVP.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Leadership Training Series: Working with the Community
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nLeadership Training Series\nMACD 2022 Virtual Leadership Training Series for Conservation District Supervisors\, Employees\, and Partners.\nThe 2022 MACD Leadership Training series will consist of five\, 75-minute sessions surrounding leadership topics relevant to conservation district staff. board\, and officials.\nSessions will be delivered live by Shannon Stober and recorded for viewing. \nRecorded sessions will be housed on the MACD membership website. \n\nWorking with the Community  |  June 23\nWorking with Projects  |  July 21\nWorking with Volunteers  |  August 25\nWorking with Staff  |  September 22\nWorking with Boards  |  October 20\n\nZoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/6536456726 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27396″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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