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SUMMARY:SET Training
DESCRIPTION:Statewide Employee Training (SET)  |  Oct 20-21\nThe dates for the SWAT training will be October 20-21st in Red Lodge!  Please view the FAQ for more informations or contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org) \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/set-training/
LOCATION:Pollard Hotel\, 2 Broadway Ave N\, Red Lodge\, MT\, 59068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Funding Opportunities through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 
DESCRIPTION:NRCS to Host Public Webinars on Funding Opportunities through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act \nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing funding for watershed programs available through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, which help communities recover from the impacts of natural resources. Programs include: \n\nWatershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program;\nWatershed Rehabilitation Program;\nEmergency Watershed Protection Program.\n\nFunding will be available for existing and new projects. To help prepare eligible sponsors\, NRCS is holding webinars on Dec. 6 and 7. \nNo registration is required. Simply click on the date most convenient for you. \nDecember 6\, 2021 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST \nQuestions will be answered via live chat during the open forum at the end of the training. Training webinars will be presented via Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/webinar-on-funding-opportunities-through-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20211203T212041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T212121Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Funding Opportunities through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 
DESCRIPTION:NRCS to Host Public Webinars on Funding Opportunities through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act \nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing funding for watershed programs available through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, which help communities recover from the impacts of natural resources. Programs include: \n\nWatershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program;\nWatershed Rehabilitation Program;\nEmergency Watershed Protection Program.\n\nFunding will be available for existing and new projects. To help prepare eligible sponsors\, NRCS is holding webinars on Dec. 6 and 7. \nNo registration is required. Simply click on the date most convenient for you. \nDecember 6\, 2021 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST \nDecember 7\, 2021 – 10 a.m. – noon EST \nQuestions will be answered via live chat during the open forum at the end of the training. Training webinars will be presented via Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/webinar-on-funding-opportunities-through-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20211210T212320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T212507Z
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SUMMARY:NACD Webinar on Collaborative Invasive Species Management 
DESCRIPTION:NACD Webinar on Collaborative Invasive Species Management \n\nDate and Time: Thursday\, Dec. 16th at 2pm Mountain\nRegistration: Click here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/nacd-webinar-on-collaborative-invasive-species-management/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20211215T223008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T223008Z
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SUMMARY:NACD Urban and Community Conservation Webinars
DESCRIPTION:NACD’s Urban and Community Conservation webinar series highlights programs related to urban and community conservation\, outreach to underrepresented clients\, small-scale natural resource concerns\, stormwater management\, and other related themes. Webinars will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM MST. More information and registration available here: https://www.nacdnet.org/general-resources/webinars/ \nNACD Webinar on Collaborative Invasive Species Management \n\nDate and Time: Thursday\, Dec. 16th at 2pm Mountain\nRegistration: Click here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/nacd-urban-and-community-conservation-webinars/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220108T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220105T194234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T194246Z
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SUMMARY:49th Annual Livestock Seminar
DESCRIPTION:49th Annual Livestock Seminar at the Community Center in Deer Lodge\nYou won’t want to miss out on an afternoon of education on January 8\, 2022\, at the Annual Livestock Seminar hosted by the Deer Lodge Valley Conservation District. The Seminar will start with registration taking place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Powell County Community Center located at 416 Cottonwood Avenue in Deer Lodge. Special thanks to the North Powell Conservation District for helping sponsor the speakers this year! \nLearn More
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/49th-annual-livestock-seminar/
LOCATION:Powell County Community Center\, 416 Cottonwood Avenue\, Deer Lodge\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220119T221635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T000447Z
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SUMMARY:Building Relational and Effective Partnerships with Indigenous Communities
DESCRIPTION:Building Relational and Effective Partnerships with Indigenous Communities\nWith James Rattling Leaf and Gwen Bridge \nThe Rising Voices Center for Indigenous and Earth Sciences is hosting an online event focused on recommendations for working with Indigenous communities based on the knowledge that long-term relationship building with these communities is the foundation upon which educational programs\, research collaborations\, and other initiatives must be co-created. This presentation will define best practices in building relationships and clarify a process for establishing and maintaining effective collaborations with Indigenous communities that respect sovereignty and self-determination. \nPlease register for the event\, https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOqqrTgvHNLwG9lXUmQQYCcSqMKd5-Ub
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/building-relational-and-effective-partnerships-with-indigenous-communities/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220122T170000
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CREATED:20220119T220743Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Firsthand Winter Grazing Techniques from Sieben Livestock
DESCRIPTION:Learn Firsthand Winter Grazing Techniques from Sieben Livestock’s 20 Years of Experience \nCooper Hibbard\, from Sieben Livestock\, located near Cascade\, Montana\, will be hosting four winter grazing sessions on January 22nd\, February 15th\, March 15th\, and April 15th.  \nThese full-day on-site workshops will cover every thing you need to set up a regenerative grazing system on your ranch. With over 20 years of winter grazing knowledge\, Cooper will walk you through:  \n\nEstimating feed available and stocking capacity \nForage production\, budgeting\, and allocation \nAssessing range and soil condition/health \nCattle behavior\, condition/health\, genetic considerations\, grazing habits\, and herd instinct • Winter strategies to water availability and distance \nSupplemental and replacement feeding  \nPlanning and practical experience making a move \nHow will these impact and be implemented on summer pasture \n\nThere is so much more you will take away from these workshops. It’s one thing to talk about how to implement  these techniques continually\, but it’s a whole other ballgame actually to see it working on the ground. The cost  of one workshop is $150 per person\, with each additional ranch employee/owner only $75. For those who at tended the workshops last year and would like to join again\, the cost is also $75. Checks can be mailed to  Sieben Live Stock Co.\, 2469 Adel Road\, Cascade\, MT 59421  \n“It was amazing to see firsthand how differently cattle behaved and how  well the grass responded to this management style. I picked up plenty of  practical information I could apply right away on my place\,”   \n– Ron Halverson\, Halverson Ranch Big Timber\, Montana  \nContact Cooper for more information and to register. cooper@siebenlivestock.com 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/learn-firsthand-winter-grazing-techniques-from-sieben-livestock/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220119T222525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T222604Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Permitting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stream Permitting Workshop\nMarena Gilbert and Jason Garber are offering a Stream Permitting Workshop on Febuary 2nd\, 2022 in Miles City Montana. \nTo register contact: \n\n406-944-3242 – Carol Watts\, Custer Co. CD \n406-943-3001 – Julie Goss\, Richland Co. CD \n406-778-2965 – Kay Webb\, Little Beaver CD\n\nAGENDA \n10:00 -10:15 INTRODUCTIONS  \n10:15-11:00 KNOW THE PROCESS – 310 LAW AND RULES  \n\nA brief history of the 310 \npermitting program \nWhat is the CD’s Role\, FWP’s \nrole in the 310 Law \nThe law\, Administrative Rules\, \nCD Rules\, Forms \nDetermining Jurisdiction – \nStream\, Project\, Immediate \nBanks\, Applicability \nWhat is an emergency \n\n11:00-11:15 TOOLS AVAILABLE  \n11:15-11:30 GENERAL 310 INFO Quorums  \n\nPotential Projects Discussion \nEmerging projects \n\n11:30-12:00 QUESTIONS \n12:00- 1:00 LUNCH \n1:00 – 1:45 USACE Regulatory Program Mission and Goals  \n\nRivers and Harbors Act (Section \n10) and Clean Water Act \n(Section 404) \nGeographic and Activity \nJurisdiction \nTypes of Permits \nNationwide Permit Reissuance \nExempt Activities \nApplication Submission \nProcess \n\n1:45 – 2:30 USACE Regulatory Program Wetland Delineations  \n\nCultural Resource Surveys and \nConsultation \nEndangered Species \nConsultation \nCompensatory Mitigation \nProject Examples \n\n2:30 – 3:00 QUESTIONS 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/stream-permitting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211
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CREATED:20210929T222627Z
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SUMMARY:MT Soil Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:MACD & NRCS host a 2 day Soil Health Symposium Feb. 9th-10th plus a pre-conference workshop on Feb. 8th. \nSee https://soilhealth.macdnet.org/ for more information and registration \nRegistration Opens in October\, 2021
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mt-soil-health-symposium/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Ln #6391\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220215T170000
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CREATED:20220119T220854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T220854Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Firsthand Winter Grazing Techniques from Sieben Livestock 
DESCRIPTION:Learn Firsthand Winter Grazing Techniques from Sieben Livestock’s 20 Years of Experience \nCooper Hibbard\, from Sieben Livestock\, located near Cascade\, Montana\, will be hosting four winter grazing sessions on January 22nd\, February 15th\, March 15th\, and April 15th.  \nThese full-day on-site workshops will cover every thing you need to set up a regenerative grazing system on your ranch. With over 20 years of winter grazing knowledge\, Cooper will walk you through:  \n\nEstimating feed available and stocking capacity \nForage production\, budgeting\, and allocation \nAssessing range and soil condition/health \nCattle behavior\, condition/health\, genetic considerations\, grazing habits\, and herd instinct • Winter strategies to water availability and distance \nSupplemental and replacement feeding  \nPlanning and practical experience making a move \nHow will these impact and be implemented on summer pasture \n\nThere is so much more you will take away from these workshops. It’s one thing to talk about how to implement  these techniques continually\, but it’s a whole other ballgame actually to see it working on the ground. The cost  of one workshop is $150 per person\, with each additional ranch employee/owner only $75. For those who at tended the workshops last year and would like to join again\, the cost is also $75. Checks can be mailed to  Sieben Live Stock Co.\, 2469 Adel Road\, Cascade\, MT 59421  \n“It was amazing to see firsthand how differently cattle behaved and how  well the grass responded to this management style. I picked up plenty of  practical information I could apply right away on my place\,”   \n– Ron Halverson\, Halverson Ranch Big Timber\, Montana  \nContact Cooper for more information and to register. cooper@siebenlivestock.com 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/learn-firsthand-winter-grazing-techniques-from-sieben-livestock-2/2022-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T143905Z
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SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). [Note: The EO Roundtable meetings for July 2025 and August 2025 have both been cancelled. For more information\, contact Chris Evans.]\n\nTopic: MCDEO Roundtable\nTime: 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlcO6vqj4vH9JCgJL-Wxx0Fi_fv8J3lFOD/ics?icsToken=DEGG1umcCWKBUYQiuQAALAAAADwKmtGvG2Rvb0Ff-PjxGh-OCZo8B4pWN1MFq51i9EHWuYLq0wiyxAIgdIFl_0MckQV3gWP3-FYgUYYRQTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=lPa1Rf1TSMegj2n2gdrRKQ\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82877745556Meeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512— \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US (Houston)\n+16694449171\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US \nMeeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2/2022-02-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220119T214612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T215533Z
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SUMMARY:Applications of Data in Adaptive Management
DESCRIPTION:Flexibility with Accountability: Applications of Data in Adaptive Management Feb 17th\, 11:00 – 12:30 MT\nBig 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). \nRegister Now
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/flexibility-with-accountability/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220216T232359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T232359Z
UID:25926-1645617600-1645624800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Rethinking Crisis in Crisis Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Rethinking Crisis in Crisis Conservation\nDr. Libby Lunstrum\, Associate Professor in the Environmental and Global Studies Programs at Boise State University\n\nWednesday February 23\, at 12:00 p.m\nLibby 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 illegal wildlife trade\, the militarization of conservation practice\, and Indigenous-led conservation and ecological restoration. Her work focuses on Southern Africa and North America.\nJoin Rough Cut seminar online: \nLink: https://montana.webex.com/montana/j.php?MTID=m6add3c84d2a3ed89f3c7c39c3c8a37c7\n– Meeting number: 120 585 9939\n– Password: CBnkKwKk244
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rethinking-crisis-in-crisis-conservation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220119T215044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T215535Z
UID:25053-1645700400-1645705800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Data Collection and Management with Multiple Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Where Does the Data Go? Data Collection and Management with Multiple Stakeholders\nConsiderations for developing a monitoring plan – exploring data collection and analysis partners\, relevant metrics and management platforms to meet monitoring objectives. \nLearn More
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/data-collection-and-management-with-multiple-stakeholders/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220202T194946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T195020Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid – Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION: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 of the course. Participants will receive a certificate of completion if all course requirements are met. \nMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. It teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of addictions and mental stresses and illnesses. \nBased on the concept of CPR\, the Mental Health First Aid course teaches you the following. \n\nRisk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.\nInformation on depression\, anxiety\, trauma\, psychosis\, and addiction disorders.\nA 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.\nWhere to turn for help — professional\, peer\, and self-help resources.\n\nPre-registration is required and is limited to the first 20 applicants. Sign up and learn more here: Mental Health First Aid Course.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mental-health-first-aid-virtual-training/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220302T170000
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SUMMARY:ARPA Money Q&A
DESCRIPTION:ARPA Money Q&A\nMichelle 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. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/85136439687?pwd=NVIzbHYxbmQ3cnowWVlPbkc2SVhwZz09\nMeeting ID: 851 3643 9687\nPassword: 267202\nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656 or +1 406 444 9999\nMeeting ID: 851 3643 9687\nPassword: 267202
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/arpa-money-qa/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220302T194418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T194648Z
UID:26057-1646308800-1646310600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:USDA Tech Brown Bag Webinars
DESCRIPTION:  \nMarch 3: CRP Renovation—A Crested Wheatgrass and Smooth Brome Case Study Kristin McRae\, Resource Conservationist  \nMarch 10: How to Better Partner MT-DEQ 319 Non-Point Source Grant Dollars into Proposed or Approved MFC TIPs Cory Wolfe\, State Engineer  \nMarch 17: The Basics of Wind Erosion\, What Causes it and How to Fix It Susan Tallman\, State Agronomist \n\nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app\nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only)\n+1 202-650-0123\,\,247975902#   United States\, Washington DC \nPhone Conference ID: 247 975 902#\nFind a local number | Reset PIN\nLearn More | Meeting options
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-tech-brown-bag-webinars/2022-03-03/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220302T205750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T205750Z
UID:26118-1646312400-1646319600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Climate-Smart Commodities: Second Funding Pool
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities: Second Funding Pool Outreach\nUSDA 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. \n\nLearn more and register on the USDA Website
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/climate-smart-commodities-second-funding-pool/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T201339Z
UID:25091-1647424800-1647432000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:March Employee Roundtable\nMeeting Information\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95758528510?pwd=NzNVVFY5dyt0c3dVcWl0SlcyNjh2QT09\nMeeting ID: 957 5852 8510\nPasscode: 077549\nOne tap mobile\n+14086380968\,\,95758528510#\,\,\,\,*077549# US (San Jose)
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2-2022-03-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220119T215317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T215539Z
UID:25056-1647514800-1647520200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Collaborative Monitoring Successes
DESCRIPTION:Putting People and Data to Work: Collaborative Monitoring Successes\nThree examples of community-based and regional cooperative monitoring approaches. \nLearn More
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/collaborative-monitoring-successes/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220316T193207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T193407Z
UID:26353-1647522000-1647529200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MEPA Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn our training we’ll cover: \n\nWhy we have to consider and think about MEPA\nStep-by-step instructions on the Environmental Checklist\nHow the Checklist is used for DNRC (e.g.\, Environmental Assessments\, Categorical Exclusion determinations)\nResources\nQuestion/Answer session – we’re here to help!\n\nThank you for your participation! We hope this will help and clarify our MEPA process! \nZOOM Information: \nTopic: MEPA for CDs\nTime: Mar 17\, 2022 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86176705227?pwd=MllObll3aFNNcmExSzJLRTI3bkxLUT09\nMeeting ID: 861 7670 5227\nPassword: 205314 \nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656 or +1 406 444 9999\nMeeting ID: 861 7670 5227\nPassword: 205314\nFind your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/khue4imbH
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mepa-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220316T202602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T202704Z
UID:26379-1647597600-1647601200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Submittable Training for Grant Recipients
DESCRIPTION:Reminder: Training for Grant Recipients\nDNRC Conservation and Resource Development Division is moving to a new Grant Management System called Submittable.  Please join us for a webinar on Friday\, March 18 at 10 AM to introduce our grantees to the new system.   \nWebinar:  Introduction to Submittable for Grant Recipients\nFriday\, March 18 at 10 AM \nAgenda \nStarting your application or form \n\nActive Grants\nNew Applications\n\nViewing your Submission \nManaging your grant in Submittable \n\nHow to find your project\nSubmitting Progress Reports\, Reimbursement Requests\, and other forms\nEditing forms\nMessaging in Submittable\n\nQuestions and Discussion \nHow to Join:   \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:  https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/81594808692?pwd=ekFKNnYzMllaN1Q4WjRxQitQTkFVQT09\nPasscode: 724580 \nOr One tap mobile : US: +12063379723\,\,81594808692#\,*724580#  or +12133388477\,81594808692#\,*724580#\nOr Telephone: Dial (for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):       US: +1 206 337 9723  or +1 213 338 8477  or +1 646 558 8656 \nWebinar ID: 815 9480 8692\nPasscode: 724580
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/submittable-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220119T215504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T215542Z
UID:25061-1648119600-1648125000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Monitoring in Service to Local Communities
DESCRIPTION:Data Stewardship: Monitoring in Service to Local Communities\nHow 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) \nLearn More
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/monitoring-in-service-to-local-communities/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220330T204628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T204628Z
UID:27146-1648627200-1648659600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health Assessment
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSoil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health Assessment\, A New Approach\nPanelists: Patrick Freeze\, Willie Pretorius\, Zach Wright\, Ray Ward\, Nick Ward\nDate: April 16 \nZoom Link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5316474401423/WN_22epqjaEQg6RWcQaruZS7A \nDescription: 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 way to measure soil health: the Soil Health Assessment. This test combines everything we’ve learned about soil fertility and soil health into a single test\, helping farmers and ranchers measure and manage soil health without compromising productivity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-health-webinar-series-soil-health-assessment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220321T185623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T185623Z
UID:26993-1648720800-1648724400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-environmental-policy-act-mepa-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220330T203758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T203758Z
UID:27140-1648720800-1648728000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MEPA Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nMEPA for CDs\nDemi 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. \nIn our training we’ll cover: \n\nWhy we have to consider and think about MEPA\nStep-by-step instructions on the Environmental Checklist\nHow the Checklist is used for DNRC (e.g.\, Environmental Assessments\, Categorical Exclusion determinations)\nResources\nQuestion/Answer session – we’re here to help!\n\nThank you for your participation! We hope this will help and clarify our MEPA process! \nZoom Info\nTime: Mar 31\, 2022 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86363769910?pwd=NTc1dDZqdmMzMlR5TW1tVncvdk9UQT09\nMeeting ID: 863 6376 9910\nPassword: 154703 \nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656 or +1 406 444 9999\nMeeting ID: 863 6376 9910\nPassword: 154703[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mepa-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220316T201629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T201630Z
UID:26377-1648731600-1648738800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Mill Levy\, Permissive Mills Training
DESCRIPTION:Mill Levy\, Permissive Mills Training\nDarla 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. \nTopic: Mill Levy\, Permissive Mills Training\nTime: Mar 31\, 2022 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/82689338023?pwd=TEhpQ2doOENGd1RDZG9XbVByTzZOdz09\nMeeting ID: 826 8933 8023\nPassword: 841999 \nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656 or +1 406 444 9999\nMeeting ID: 826 8933 8023\nPassword: 841999\nFind your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/keIwadIs0d
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mill-levy-permissive-mills-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220413
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220330T204238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T204624Z
UID:27143-1649721600-1649807999@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Webinar Series: Nature’s Functions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSoil Health Webinar Series: Practical Example of Nature’s Functions\nPanelists: Patrick Freeze\, Willie Pretorius\, Zach Wright\nDate: April 12 \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316474401119/WN_VM5gb0ZZSk64qabKIwsvfg \nDescription: 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 functioning in soil.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-health-webinar-series-natures-functions/
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171659
CREATED:20220413T184252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T184252Z
UID:27670-1650376800-1650382200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nMontana 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 after the presentation and a recording of the presentation will be accessible. \nNatural Resources Conservation Service ― Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program Webinar \nThrough the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566)\, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with partners to co-invest and implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions meeting the following purposes: \n\nFlood Prevention (Flood Damage Reduction)\,\nWatershed Protection\,\nPublic Recreation\,\nPublic Fish and Wildlife\,\nAgricultural Water Management\,\nMunicipal and Industrial Water Supply\,\nWater Quality Management\,\nWatershed Structure Rehabilitation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Microsoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 202-650-0123\,\,955314676#   United States\, Washington DC \nPhone Conference ID: 955 314 676# \nFind a local number | Reset PIN \nLearn More | Meeting options[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/watershed-protection-and-flood-prevention-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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