Irrigation is the dominant commercial use of Montana’s water and is a key component of Montana’s economy, accounting for 96% of surface and ground water withdrawals. The irrigation development grant program was created to increase the value of irrigated crops while preserving natural resources and the environment for future generations.
EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
From Sept 2021 - July 2022, MACD and partners are reaching out across the state to ask: "What more might be done to better support farmers and ranchers in managing soils in Montana?" The purpose of this outreach effort is to understand how to help increase the pace and scale at which land stewards implement voluntary…
Three examples of community-based and regional cooperative monitoring approaches.
From Sept 2021 - July 2022, MACD and partners are reaching out across the state to ask: "What more might be done to better support farmers and ranchers in managing soils in Montana?" The purpose of this outreach effort is to understand how to help increase the pace and scale at which land stewards implement voluntary…
Demi Blythe, CARDD MEPA Coordinator, will provide an overview of the MEPA process as well as how to draft and prepare an ‘Environmental Checklist’ at this training. For those that won’t be able to attend, it will be recorded. In our training we’ll cover: Why we have to consider and think about MEPA Step-by-step instructions on the Environmental Checklist How…
Two $750 Scholarships and one $500 Scholarship are available for Montana students—high school seniors or students who are attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Montana may apply.
Reminder: Training for Grant Recipients DNRC Conservation and Resource Development Division is moving to a new Grant Management System called Submittable. Please join us for a webinar on Friday, March 18 at 10 AM to introduce our grantees to the new system. Webinar: Introduction to Submittable for Grant Recipients Friday, March 18 at 10 AM…
They have created a really nice social media packet for people to use to promote Ag Day at https://www.agday.org/promote#:~:text=Ag%20Day%20is%20celebrated%20on,falls%20during%20National%20Ag%20Week. Purpose The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture's vital role in our society. The Agriculture…
Groundwater-Making the Invisible Visible
Contact Tahnee Benson (SheridanCD@macdnet.org) or Eric Rannestad (eric@macdnet.org) for zoom information.
Monthly Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
From Sept 2021 - July 2022, MACD and partners are reaching out across the state to ask: "What more might be done to better support farmers and ranchers in managing soils in Montana?" The purpose of this outreach effort is to understand how to help increase the pace and scale at which land stewards implement voluntary…
The Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Community Working Group (CMR CWG) was formed to enhance and preserve the ecological, economic, and social well-being of the 6 counties (Fergus, Garfield, McCone, Petroleum, Phillips, and Valley) surrounding the Refuge. Participants in the group include agency representatives, landowners, grazing permittees, county commissioners, conservation districts, interest groups, and…
CMR Community Working Group To all past and present participants to the CMR Community Working Group, The CMR CWG Planning Committee, with the help of Valley County Conservation District, is planning to hold our next meeting on March 24, 2022 from 10:00am-3:00pm in Glasgow, Montana at the Cottonwood Inn & Suites. The topic focus for this meeting will…
How data can support and enhance collaborative efforts and outcomes for land stewards and local communities. Steward (verb): to manage or look after (another’s property)
Soil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health Assessment, A New Approach Panelists: Patrick Freeze, Willie Pretorius, Zach Wright, Ray Ward, Nick Ward Date: April 16 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5316474401423/WN_22epqjaEQg6RWcQaruZS7A Description: Dr. Ray Ward, Dr. Nick Ward, Willie Pretorius and Patrick Freeze of Ward Laboratories along with Zach Wright of Living Soil Compost Lab LLC discuss a NEW…
WATERSMART COOPERATIVE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GRANTS FOR WATERSHED GROUP DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, AND PROJECT DESIGN The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I funding opportunity is now available from the Bureau of Reclamation to develop a watershed group, complete watershed management planning activities, and design watershed management activities. Applicants may request up to $200,000 for projects to…
MEPA for CDs Demi Blythe, CARDD MEPA Coordinator, will provide an overview of the MEPA process as well as how to draft and prepare an ‘Environmental Checklist’ at this training. For those that won’t be able to attend, it will be recorded. In our training we’ll cover: Why we have to consider and think about MEPA Step-by-step instructions on the…
Mill Levy, Permissive Mills Training Darla Erickson with Local Government Services will discuss mill levies, permissive mill levies and touch on budgets during this presentation. There will be time for Q & A, too, so bring your questions! An agenda will be sent to you before the training. Topic: Mill Levy, Permissive Mills Training Time:…
The Watershed Management Grant (WMG) Program goals are to provide financial support for the development and implementation of locally led watershed related planning and capacity building activities that conserve, develop, improve or preserve state natural resources. These goals are aligned with Montana Code Annotated (MCA) Title 85, Chapter 1, Part 6.
March Executive Committee Meeting. Conservation District staff and supervisors are welcome.
Contact Rebecca Boslough for the most up to date meeting information (rebecca@macdnet.org)
