Resource Conservation Advisory Council Meets September 7 HELENA, Mont — The former Resource Conservation Advisory Council (RCAC) sunsetted July 1 and the Conservation District Advisory Council (CDAC) has been established in its place to advise the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's (DNRC) Conservation Districts Bureau (CDB). CDAC will have its inaugural meeting on Wednesday,…
DEQ Response to EPA Action Letter As discussed at the August 24, 2022 Nutrient Work Group meeting, linked below is DEQ’s response to EPA’s May 2022 action letter. The response letter has also been posted to the DEQ website under the “Agendas, Meeting Summaries and Materials” accordion of the Nutrient Work Group. As a reminder, EPA’s Action…
BRYCE MAXELL MONTANA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM Predicting suitable habitat for both weeds and biocontrol species - tools resources managers can use to measure risk, save time, and allocate resources. This webinar will provide an overview of how natural resource managers and weed control specialists can access the information online for prioritizing survey and control efforts,…
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…
Low-Tech Restoration Workshop The Winnett ACES and their partners are hosting a Low-Tech, Process-Based Restoration (LTPBR) Workshop and Field Day on Friday, September 23, in Winnett. Hosted in partnership with Pheasants Forever, the Montana Conservation Corps, the Montana Association of Conservation Districts, the Bureau of Land Management, and the MWCC Watershed Fund, this event will feature…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Please see the Little Beaver CD website for more info.
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…
The MACD Finance Committee will at 7:30am via Zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for meeting details.
CMR Community Working Group
CMR Community Working Group - Revitilization meeting
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…
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…
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…
To join the Executive Committee Meeting please contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for the zoom link and more information.
Montana Association of Conservation Districts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81248130393?pwd=QndQUUtDUFFIbmJmbTVNWXhtYTd2dz09 Meeting ID: 812 4813 0393 Passcode: 792350 One tap mobile +12532158782,,81248130393#,,,,*792350# US (Tacoma)
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.
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…
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
