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/
The MCDEO, MACD, and the CDB invite you to a wellness training Wednesday, February 21 from 10-11 a.m. From Surviving to Thriving: Nurturing Well-Being through Emotional First Aid, Stress Management, and Resilience This course is an introduction to the concept of taking care of ourselves psychologically, just as we do physically. It is designed to…
This month's MCDEO Director's Meeting will be held from 11am-12pm via Zoom. Link to Join Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87391658208?pwd=cGR6TE4yWENsbCsrckdqTFU3aGxsdz09 Please note: the above link is only for the MCDEO Director's Meeting, and not for the February Roundtable meeting. This month's Roundtable is not being held via Zoom, but hosted as a webinar by MCDEO, MACD, and the…
Missouri River Conservation Districts Council Quarterly Meeting February 21, 2024 from 2:30pm – 5:30pm Fergus County Conservation District Office (211 McKinley St #3, Lewistown, MT 59457) Full Agenda Here More Information Here
Rocky Mountain Soil Health Roundtable - Virtual Stakeholder Event Join us at this Virtual Stakeholder Event hosted by IN-RICHES to review a draft of a conference report for the Rocky Mountain Soil Health Roundtable. This event will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM We are pleased to share this draft of a conference report…
CMR Community Working Group Meeting February 22, 2024 from 10:00am – 3:00pm Fergus County Fairgrounds and Zoom Full Agenda Here More Information Here
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Click Here For More Information
Missouri River Conservation District Council Executive Committee Meeting The Missouri River Conservation District Council will be meeting March 26, 2024 More Information Here
Fort Peck Test Flow Stakeholder Meeting Tuesday February 27 More Information Here
News and Brews Presented by MSU Extension Gallatin County & the Gallatin Conservation District February 27 at 6 pm Sawdust and Steel Brewing, Three Forks Making Regenerative Grazing Work, by Dave Scott (MT Highland Lamb) Register Here
CEMIST Meeting February 28, 2024 More Information Here
DIY Strategic Planning Training Opportunities March 5 at 9a.m and March 6 at 5p.m. Please join the CD Bureau to learn how to craft a thoughtful and compelling roadmap for your conservation district’s future. These sessions will guide participants through a four-step process of crafting a strategic plan without the assistance of a hired planning…
MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Sessions Tuesday, March 5 Three Forks, MT 5pm at the Headwaters Livestock Auction The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will hold a series of listening sessions throughout the spring as part of their Producer Profitability Initiative, aiming to gather input and ideas from livestock producers on ways to strengthen the American livestock…
Registration is now open for MWCC’s 2024 Annual Meeting. March 6 from 9 am to 1 pm Each year, MWCC hosts an annual meeting to provide updates on our programs and resources to partners, as well as to provide opportunities for the collaborative conservation community to connect and learn. Register Here More Information Here
Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program Meeting March 7, 2024: 1:00pm-3:00 pm Helena DNRC Headquarters, Montana Meeting Room 1539 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601 The Montana Sage Grouse Oversight Team (MSGOT) will take executive action to approve the November 20, 2023 and December 11, 2023 MSGOT meeting minutes. MSGOT members with hear presentations from the…
MRNRC 2024 Conference March 11-13 Nebraska City, Nebraska or Zoom Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm(2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410) More Information Here
