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…
2022 Envirothon The Cascade Conservation District is now accepting registration for this year’s Montana Envirothon Competition. This event is a great competition involving Range, Soils, Aquatics, Wildlife and Forestry. There is a written test portion along with an oral presentation to solve a current issue. The event will be held April 25th & 26th, 2022 in…
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.
MACD 2022 Spring Board Meeting The MACD Spring Board Meeting will take place in Helena at the State Capitol from June 14th-16th. Check back here for more updates.
How Spokane Conservation District Became a Conservation Powerhouse Eat, Learn, and Grow during the 2022 MACD Spring Board Meeting Learn how Spokane Conservation District (SCD) grew from a modest district to a self-sustaining one. Vice Chair Randy James and SCD Director, Vicki Carter, will share their districts journey, so you can learn how they became…
MACD invites you to its 2022 Annual Barbecue following Wednesday's Spring Board Meeting. We will be gathering at Ten Mile Brewing on Wednesday, June 15th. Food will be provided by Bad Betty's Barbeque.
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…
Leadership Training Series MACD 2022 Virtual Leadership Training Series for Conservation District Supervisors, Employees, and Partners. The 2022 MACD Leadership Training series will consist of five, 75-minute sessions surrounding leadership…
MACD previously hosted an informational session about the resolution and committee updates on May 26th. There is an upcoming informational session on the updated resolution process. This session will be…
Leadership Training Series MACD 2022 Virtual Leadership Training Series for Conservation District Supervisors, Employees, and Partners. The 2022 MACD Leadership Training series will consist of five, 75-minute sessions surrounding leadership…
The 2022 River Rendezvous, hosted by the MRCDC, is July 22nd in Winnett, Montana. If you would like to attend, please sign up by July 8th at www.EventBrite.com and search for River Rendezvous 2022 or you…
Resolutions Q and A Session: Thursday, July 28th at 1pm via zoom This session will be recorded and posted on the MACD youtube page. If you have questions and are…
Monday, August 8th at 7:30am via zoom Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85142078080?pwd=QmlUZU1hWlFsc0ZEdnVVMlJGN1BtQT09
Leadership Training Series MACD 2022 Virtual Leadership Training Series for Conservation District Supervisors, Employees, and Partners. The 2022 MACD Leadership Training series will consist of five, 75-minute sessions surrounding leadership topics relevant to conservation district staff. board, and officials. Sessions will be delivered live by Shannon Stober and recorded for viewing. Recorded sessions will be…
2022 Range Tour Attached is the registration form for this years Montana Range Tour. If you would like to register online by use of a credit/debit card, please email: secretary@cascadecd.com and an invoice will be sent to you for payment. You can also send in your registration form with a check to Cascade Conservation District…
A reminder THIS FRIDAY is the BSWC Hosting Application DEADLINE! If you need more time, this can be extended, if you contact Rebecca (rebecca@macdnet.org) or Kay Webb (littlebeavercd@macdnet.org) BEFORE the deadline! NOTE: Kay Webb has a Board meeting on Thursday, September 1st - and I only work until NOON the day after a Board…
Leadership Training Series MACD 2022 Virtual Leadership Training Series for Conservation District Supervisors, Employees, and Partners. The 2022 MACD Leadership Training series will consist of five, 75-minute sessions surrounding leadership topics relevant to conservation district staff. board, and officials. Sessions will be delivered live by Shannon Stober and recorded for viewing. Recorded sessions will be…
Fall 2022 Area Meetings 09/27 - Area 1 Mtg McCone 09/28 - Area 2 Mtg - Custer 09/29 - Area 4 Mtg - Stillwater 09/30 - Area 6 Mtg - Gallatin 10/04 - Area 3 Mtg - Pondera 10/05 - Area 5 Mtg - Flathead
Reclamation and Development Grants Program Planning Grants Available! DNRC Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) is now accepting applications for RDGP Planning Grants. Grants are available to any city, county, Tribe, conservation district or other political subdivision in Montana. Applications are due Thursday September 29, 2022 by 5:00 pm The RDG Program funds planning for…
Leadership Training Series MACD 2022 Virtual Leadership Training Series for Conservation District Supervisors, Employees, and Partners. The 2022 MACD Leadership Training series will consist of five, 75-minute sessions surrounding leadership topics relevant to conservation district staff. board, and officials. Sessions will be delivered live by Shannon Stober and recorded for viewing. Recorded sessions will be…
Statewide Administrators Bootcamp | Oct 27-28, 2022 Area 4 is hosting a Statewide Administrators Bootcamp October 27th and 28th 2022 in partnership with the MCDEO and DNRC CARDD. This is a 2 day workshop for new administrators or CD Employees being taught by Senior Administrators! This training will be a day in the life of…
The 2022 Annual Convention will be held in Helena Montana. Check convention.macdnet.org for the most up-to-date information.
The MACD Board will meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7:30am. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. For the duration of the legislative session the board meetings will be moved to 7:00am.
