We hope you will join us from November 14-16, 2023, for this year’s Annual Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Billings, MT.
Contact Rebecca Boslough-King (rebecca@macdnet.org) for meeting details. The November MACD Board Meeting will take place in Billings at the Double Tree Hotel as part of the MACD Annual Convention. The Meeting will be a hybrid format and zoom will still be available. Draft agenda here.
Fish, Wildlife and Parks Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) Deadline: late November, 2023 The Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) is a federal grant program for large-scale noxious weed control projects to restore wildlife habitats. Grant awards are based on project eligibility and competitive ranking criteria, which include: enhancement of ecologically important wildlife habitat and native…
This funding opportunity provides funding for collaborative, grassroots watershed groups to complete group development activities, watershed restoration planning, and watershed management project design. The Bureau of Reclamation (BoR) can provide up to $300,000 (with a min. grant of $10,000) in Federal funds to an applicant over a three-year period, with no more than $100,000 to…
This meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd on account of the New Years holiday. The MACD Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. https://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/
The MACD Finance Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. (This is typically the Wednesday prior to MACD Board Meetings). Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
The MACD Board typically meets on the third Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. For January this meeting has been pushed to Tuesday due to MLK Day. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. https://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/
The Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) has been working with the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) to gain access to the MMIA Health Benefits Pool for conservation districts. MACD and MMIA will be hosting Info Sessions for districts via zoom. Please bring any questions you have about the potential for MMIA health insurance and…
MSGA is hosting two webinars which will focus on grasshopper biology and population and the USDA Rangeland Grasshopper Suppression Program. Gary Adams, Montana’s State Plant Health Director, who has more than 35 years with APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine office in Montana will be discussing grasshopper management options in rangeland; available treatments and their limitations,…
CEMIST has scheduled our first quarterly meeting of 2024 for January 24th from 1-3pm. The meeting will be virtual only. Join Zoom Meeting Telephone 1 253 215 8782 US Meeting ID: 826 6277 4491 Passcode: 5555
Montana Association of Conservation Districts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Liability Insurance Q and A with RMIC Chris Hindoien Time: Jan 25, 2024 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85124676174?pwd=h3K80bGGaaj1flXzgX0n2zf35bjn0b.1 Meeting ID: 851 2467 6174 Passcode: 278743 --- One tap mobile +12532050468,,85124676174#,,,,*278743# US +12532158782,,85124676174#,,,,*278743# US (Tacoma) …
The Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee (PLPW) will meet Jan. 30 and 31 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. . Participants can attend in person at the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation headquarter in Helena or via Zoom. The committee will hear updates from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and discuss its priorities…
The Big Horn Conservation District is hosting meetings to gather input from local stakeholders to help prioritize natural resource concerns and guide NRCS funding opportunities. The purpose of the local working group meeting is to develop a Big Horn County conservation needs assessment that will identify priority resource agricultural and natural resource concerns of the…
Rangeland Resources Committee Meeting will take place at the Billings Hotel & Convention Center on 2/6/2024 from 1pm-5pm. Please review the Bylaws, Strategic Plan, and 10/17/2023 Minutes prior to the meeting because much of the agenda will focus on these documents. Meeting Packet
The theme of the 2024 Invasive Species Forum is Empowering Action. The virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighboring U.S. States. Click Here for More Information and to Register
The objectives of the meeting include providing updates on action items from the Water Planning, Growth, and Exempt Wells (PGE) and Final Decree Transition sub-working group discussions, prioritizing exceptions to the permitting process, reviewing and determining PGE priorities for the 2025 legislative session, discussing the selection process for judges, fostering shared understanding of issues, developing…
Upcoming Woody Invasives Working Group Meeting The Woody Invasives Working Group Meeting is going to take place in Lewistown at the Yogo Inn from around 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The important topics to be covered include presenting and discussing the results and implications of the Land Manager Survey, exploring funding opportunities and strategies, examining UAV (Unmanned…
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Yellowstone Conservation District Office at 1670 S. 48th St. West, Suite 2 Billings, MT 59108 Yellowstone County citizens are invited to join the Yellowstone Conservation District and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for a meeting to identify natural resource needs, community concerns, recommend new conservation…
The USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum provides a valuable platform for individuals in agriculture to gain insights into industry trends and advancements from experts, with opportunities for networking. Featuring over 30 sessions and 120 speakers, the forum covers a broad spectrum of topics including commodity markets, trade, technology, and climate change, making it an ideal space…
Conservation Districts Advisory Council Meets February 16 The Conservation Districts Advisory Council (CDAC) will meet on February 16 at Cascade Conservation District's office in Great Falls from 10:00a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Council serves to advise and support the Conservation Districts Bureau (CDB) on matters pertaining to conservation districts, including operations and impending conservation issues.…
Due to Presidents Day the February Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 20th at 7:30am The MACD Board meets on the third Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. https://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/
