Big picture overview of ranch-scale to regional monitoring across multiple jurisdictions and the value of data for decision-making in complex and shifting systems (i.e., influenced by drought, market fluctuations and regulatory dynamics).
Rethinking Crisis in Crisis Conservation Dr. Libby Lunstrum, Associate Professor in the Environmental and Global Studies Programs at Boise State University Wednesday February 23, at 12:00 p.m Libby Lunstrum is an Associate Professor in the Environmental Studies and Global Studies Programs at Boise State University. Her research examines conservation-induced displacement, environmental displacement more broadly, the…
Considerations for developing a monitoring plan – exploring data collection and analysis partners, relevant metrics and management platforms to meet monitoring objectives.
A free Mental Health First Aid virtual course, led by a trained facilitator from the University of Montana, is being offered to Montana farmers and ranchers through the Montana Organic Assn. The two four-hour virtual sessions are March 1 and March 3 beginning at 8 am each day. Two hours of self-paced pre-work are required prior to the start…
Michelle McNamee will be doing a Q&A session for the ARPA Water and Sewer Grants (this includes the RRGL and other CD related grants that are drawing from ARPA money) on Tuesday March 22, 2022 from 1 to 2 pm. This will be recorded and posted for anyone who cannot attend.
March 3: CRP Renovation—A Crested Wheatgrass and Smooth Brome Case Study. March 10: How to Better Partner MT-DEQ 319 Non-Point Source Grant Dollars into Proposed or Approved MFC TIPs. March 17: The Basics of Wind Erosion, What Causes it and How to Fix It.
USDA is committed to supporting a diverse set of farmers, ranchers and forest owners through climate solutions that increase resilience, expand market opportunities and strengthen rural America. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022.
EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
Three examples of community-based and regional cooperative monitoring approaches.
Demi Blythe, CARDD MEPA Coordinator, will provide an overview of the MEPA process as well as how to draft and prepare an ‘Environmental Checklist’ at this training. For those that won’t be able to…
Reminder: Training for Grant Recipients DNRC Conservation and Resource Development Division is moving to a new Grant Management System called Submittable. Please join us for a webinar on Friday, March…
How data can support and enhance collaborative efforts and outcomes for land stewards and local communities. Steward (verb): to manage or look after (another’s property)
Soil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health Assessment, A New Approach Panelists: Patrick Freeze, Willie Pretorius, Zach Wright, Ray Ward, Nick Ward Date: April 16 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5316474401423/WN_22epqjaEQg6RWcQaruZS7A Description: Dr. Ray Ward, Dr. Nick Ward, Willie Pretorius and Patrick Freeze of Ward Laboratories along with Zach Wright of Living Soil Compost Lab LLC discuss a NEW…
MEPA for CDs Demi Blythe, CARDD MEPA Coordinator, will provide an overview of the MEPA process as well as how to draft and prepare an ‘Environmental Checklist’ at this training. For those that won’t be able to attend, it will be recorded. In our training we’ll cover: Why we have to consider and think about MEPA Step-by-step instructions on the…
Mill Levy, Permissive Mills Training Darla Erickson with Local Government Services will discuss mill levies, permissive mill levies and touch on budgets during this presentation. There will be time for Q & A, too, so bring your questions! An agenda will be sent to you before the training. Topic: Mill Levy, Permissive Mills Training Time:…
Soil Health Webinar Series: Practical Example of Nature’s Functions Panelists: Patrick Freeze, Willie Pretorius, Zach Wright Date: April 12 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316474401119/WN_VM5gb0ZZSk64qabKIwsvfg Description: Willie Pretorius and Patrick Freeze of Ward Laboratories and Zach Wright of Living Soil Compost Lab LLC follow up from part 1 of our webinar series with a practical example of nature…
Montana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is pleased to present a live webinar on the PL-566 Program on April 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (MT). Join NRCS staff as they discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the planning process for these funding opportunities. A question-and-answer panel will be hosted…
EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
Spring workshop series: Sip sip hooray! Join us for an educational happy hour. Register on our website or by scanning the QR code. JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==
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…
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…
EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
] 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…
