2022 Area Meetings
2022-09-27 - 2022-10-05
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

MISC Webinar: Plant invasions at multiple spatial scales
2022-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Zoom
Plant invasions at multiple spatial scales: assessment, prevention, and management
Presenter: Tim Seipel – Montana State University
This webinar will share how invasive species spread across multiple spatial scale, discuss their biogeography and how the past, present, and future affect our management decisions. Much of this will be put in context through research conducted by the Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN). The aim of MIREN is to understand the effects of global change on species’ distributions and biodiversity in mountainous areas.
Register Here

Workshop Principles of Biological Systems
2022-09-29 - 2022-09-30
Dan Kittredge, teaching his first Montana class, is leading his signature workshop “Principles of Biological Systems” at Arrowpeak Lodge, Sept 29-Sep 30. This is a rare, not-to-be-missed opportunity, affordably priced because Dan is also keynoting at Expo. The class is designed for all participants in the food system community—experienced farmers, ranchers and gardeners, as well as nutritionists, students, researchers, chefs, and advocates—to learn current research and proven methods for producing healthier, better tasting food crops.

“My goal is that, by the end, you see everything as being part of a biological system and use that to inform your choices….When you learn to see what’s going on through the perspective of the microbes, then you can make intelligent management decisions accordingly.” —Dan Kittredge

Registration includes meals and lodging. Learn more and register here: https://aeromt.org/dan-kittredge-workshop/

Got questions? Contact Gillian at getintouch@aeromt.org

Planning Grants Due
2022-09-29
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 the following project types:

Mineral Development: Projects that repair, reclaim, and/or mitigate environmental damage to public resources from non-renewable resource extraction (mining, hazardous waste, and oil and gas)
Crucial State Need: Projects that identify clear measurable benefits to natural resources across a watershed or region of the state. The primary goal of the project must be to improve natural resources in the State. Eligible project types include:

Drought Mitigation – Projects that identify and mitigate drought and develop management plans in line with the State Water Plan. The primary purpose of the project must be to address drought and have a benefit to natural resources across a watershed or region of the state. Examples include:

Development of drought plans that lead to project implementation and address drought management or mitigation.
Planning for specific projects that address drought across a watershed or region of the State, as the main purpose of the project.

Flood Assessment and Mitigation – Projects addressing natural resource impacts to a watershed or region of the State. Examples include:

Planning for large-scale flood assessment and mitigation projects that identify clear benefits to natural resources across a watershed.

Other projects that meet a crucial State need to protect Montana’s resources

Please call if you have questions about project eligibility or would like your application reviewed prior to submitting.
For more information: RDG Planning Grants
Find this application and more at grants.dnrc.mt.gov Look below for more funding opportunities from the Resource Development Bureau.
Please contact us with any questions on the project grants and application process. Apply Now

2022 AERO Expo
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | Great Falls, Great Falls, MT, United States
CULTIVATING RESILIENCY
This is the theme of the 2022 AERO Expo taking place at Arrowpeak Lodge outside Great Falls, Sep 30-Oct 02. Keynotes by Liz Carlisle (author of Lentil Underground) and Dan Kittredge (organic farmer and founder of the Bionutrient Food Association). 12 sessions divided into 3 tracks focusing on supporting purpose-driven Montana food and farming businesses in their stewardship efforts. Session tracks:

Reimagining the Economy of Stewardship Agriculture
Food Sovereignty and Food Culture
Access Routes to Resilient Stewardship

Registration includes meals and lodging.

Learn more and register here: https://aeromt.org/event/expo-2022/

MISC Webinar: Climate-smart regulations across jurisdictions
2022-10-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The case for consistent climate-smart regulations across jurisdictions.
Presenters: Dr. Emily Fusco and Dr. Eve Beaury
Invasive plant regulations are most likely to reduce invasive species spread if they are consistently enacted across political borders and proactively restrict species early in the invasion process. In this talk, we’ll discuss list consistency with a focus on Montana and neighboring states. We’ll also examine list proactivity based on current distributions and potential range shifts with climate change.
Register Here

Little Beaver CD Meeting
2022-10-04 17:30 - 19:30
Please see the Little Beaver CD website for more info.

Flathead Basin Commission Fall Meeting
2022-10-06 10:00 - 17:30 | Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave E., Kalispell, MT, United States
Flathead Basin Commission Fall Meeting
Thursday, October 6th | 10:00am – 5:30pm
Northwest Montana History Museum
124 Second Ave E. Kalispell, MT
Join the Flathead Basin Commission (FBC) for a fall meeting featuring FBC project updates and a special panel presentation discussing Growth & Development in the Flathead Basin, followed by a walking field trip in downtown Kalispell to see the Flathead Rain Garden Initiative in action!
All meetings are open to the public. See the DRAFT agenda below. To participate in the meeting virtually please register in advance with the button below.

Register for Zoom Participation

MACD Finance Committee
2022-10-18 07:30 - 09:00 | Zoom
The MACD Finance Committee will at 7:30am via Zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for meeting details.

MRCDC CMR Community Working Group
2022-10-20 10:00 - 14:00
CMR Community Working Group

CMR Community Working Group - Revitilization meeting
2022-10-20 10:00 - 14:00
CMR Community Working Group – Revitilization meeting

Leadership Training Series: Working with Boards
2022-10-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
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 housed on the MACD membership website.

Working with the Community | June 23
Working with Projects | July 21
Working with Volunteers | August 25
Working with Staff | September 22
Working with Boards | October 20

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/6536456726
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2022 Montana Invasive Species Summit
2022-10-25 - 2022-10-26 | Helena, Montana, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Register Now for the 2022 Montana Invasive Species Summit!
October 25th and 26th at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena, Montana

To attend or purchase a vendor booth (state employees don’t use this link): Register Here!
State of Montana Employees: Register Here!

You can register free of charge for these meetings held in conjunction with the Summit

October 24th – Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks AIS Meeting
October 27th – Upper Colombia Conservation Commission Meeting

Statewide Administrators Bootcamp
2022-10-27 - 2022-10-28 | Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln #6391, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
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 an CD employee, a great opportunity to meet other CD employees and a great learning opportunity!
This page will be updated with registration and additional details as they become available.

Executive Committee Meeting
2022-10-31 07:30 - 08:30 | Zoom
To join the Executive Committee Meeting please contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for the zoom link and more information.

Convention Planning - Area 6
2022-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Montana Association of Conservation Districts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81248130393?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 812 4813 0393
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile +12532158782,,81248130393#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (Tacoma)

MACD Legislative Meeting
2022-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for zoom link and meeting information. To learn more about the latest policy news visit the MACD Policy Blog: policy.macdnet.org.

DNRC Forestry Grant Applications Due
2022-11-06
Call your forest management partners and start planning now! Grants up to $500,000 will be available for projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health through active management on state, county, Tribal, and private land, and federal land through the Good Neighbor Authority program.
Online applications open September 19 and will be accepted through November 6. Additional information will be available when applications open. Funds are available through the State Fire Suppression Fund and will continue the implementation of the Montana Forest Action Plan.
Projects should focus on bringing together partners to work collaboratively across ownership boundaries. Proposed projects should address at least one of the following:
– Forest health
– Wildfire risk
– Working forests and economies
– Biodiversity and habitat
– Human and community health
– Urban and community forests
FireSafe Montana
Tri-County FireSafe Working Group
Montana Association of Conservation Districts
Montana Logging Association
Montana State University Extension Forestry
The Nature Conservancy in Montana

Grazing Workshop with Jim Gerrish
2022-11-09 | Culbertson, Montana, 5808 MT Hwy 16, Culbertson, MT, United States
PLEASE RSVP BY PHONE, EMAIL, OR FACEBOOK MESSAGE

406-787-5232
RCCD17@GMAIL.COM

Workshop sponsored by Roosevelt County Conservation District, Sheridan County
Conservation District, and Montana DNRC
Lunch and Refreshments will be served

MACD 2022 Annual Convention
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-17 | Helena, Montana, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
The 2022 Annual Convention will be held in Helena Montana. Check convention.macdnet.org for the most up-to-date information.

Education Committee Meeting
2022-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Education Committee Meeting
For the November 2022 meeting the MACD Education committee is meeting on the 29th instead of the 4th Wednesday of the 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.

Legislative Committee
2022-11-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
You can call into the Legislative Committee call using the following information:
Phone:+16694449171 Meeting ID: 846 6449 0223 Passcode: [REDACTED]

MACD Legislative Committee Meetings
2023-01-03 07:00 - 08:30
MACD Legislative Meetings occur every Tuesday at 7am. Contact Rebecca Boslough to for more information and for meeting information: rebecca@macdnet.org

MACD Board Meeting
2023-01-09 07:00 - 08:30 | Zoom
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.

Jan 16 Legislative Training - moved due to holiday
2023-01-16 08:00 - 17:00
Jan 16th is MLK Day, which is a holiday for most Districts and other organizations. Although the Legislature is in session, MACD will be moving the Legislative trainings for 1/16 (originally planned at 12pm and 5pm) in order to allow for higher attendance).
The EO Legislative Training on 1/18 at 10am will still take place.

MACD Finance Committee
2023-01-17 07:30 - 09:00 | Zoom
The MACD Finance Committee will meet at 7:30am. Please contact larinda@macdnet.org for the zoom link.
Updated MACD Financials will be posted on the MACD Conservation District Members page (login required)

Madison Conservation District Board Meetings
2023-01-19 12:00 - 14:00
Madison CD Board Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month November through March at Noon at the Madison Valley Public Library and March through October at 7PM at Madison Valley Public Library Ennis Montana.

CD Educational Event in the Capitol Rotunda
2023-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Montana State Capitol, 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601
Conservation Districts and partners will have an educational and outreach event in the Capitol Rotunda from 10am-2pm on January 24th.
Steph Criswell from DNRC is coordinating tables for the event. Please reach out to Steph if you would like a table for your organization (scriswell@mt.gov).

Legislative Meet and Greet
2023-01-24 17:00 - 21:00 | The Montana Club, 24 W 6th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601
Conservation Districts and partners will be hosting at Legislative Meet and Greet at the Montana Club in Helena the evening of January 24th from 5 to 9pm. Heavy appetizers will be available. Sponsoring partners will be able to set up a table to share information about their organizations.

Soil Health Symposium
2023-02-07 - 2023-02-09 | Billings, MT, Billings, MT, United States
