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.
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 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.
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).
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.
After a few meetings to re-envision what the MACD Education Work Group will work on, the smaller group wanted to get a meeting of a larger group together to inform people as to the process and structure of the new Education Work Group. The attached document details the basic structure of the group, and how…
We will be going through some outreach tools, primarily Canva, and how to use it for editing and creating your own outreach materials. MACD has created a Pro account for each of the MACD areas in the state and you can browse through and find tools that you can then copy and edit for your…
I'm writing because the MWCC Watershed Fund has funding currently available for professional development opportunities (trainings, events, and workshops) that will allow BSWC members and host site personnel to acquire skills and knowledge relevant to: 1) Reducing and preventing nonpoint source pollution in their watersheds and 2) Building long-term capacity to implement DEQ-accepted Watershed Restoration Plans. Awards…
The MACD Finance Committee will meet on Feb. 21st at 7:30am. For meeting details, contact rebecca@macdnet.org
LOR Field Work Initiative Funding Opportunity Accepting Applications Application Opens February 1, 2023 Helena, Mont. – The LOR Foundation is now accepting applications for their Field Work Initiative. The application opens February 1st, 2023 and will provide funding for research into innovative approaches to using water in agriculture. Up to $10,000 will be available for farmers…
USDA is making available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. Learn more.
Call for Applications - Open through April 7th Application for Funding
Contact LaRinda Spencer for zoom information (larinda@macdnet.org)
MACD Board Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82832056923?pwd=bGR3RTBoR05vb0R2V3pYeUdFdzU4Zz09 Passcode: 673923 One tap mobile +16694449171,,82832056923#,,,,*673923# US +16699006833,,82832056923#,,,,*673923# US (San Jose)The MACD Board will meet on the second Monday of the Month at…
Forestry Professionals and Partners Increase your weather and climate knowledge. Network with others and build connections. Grow your confidence to effectively communicate about climate with local agricultural producers. Develop new…
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EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
