Montana Association of Conservation Districts

BHWC Monthly Meeting
2025-01-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver)

Gallatin CD Meeting
2025-01-16 09:30 - 14:30
Please go to the Gallatin CD website https://gallatin.macdnet.org/ for more info.

Hill County CD Meeting
2025-01-16 17:00

DEQ Smith River Water Quality Studies Open House
2025-01-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Meagher County Community Center, 101 1st Ave SE, White Sulphur Springs, MT, 59645
DEQ Smith River Water Quality Studies Open House
January 16
05:00PM-07:00PM
Meagher County Community Center
101 1st Ave SE
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
DEQ invites the public to an open house to discuss the findings of two water quality studies and a Smith River Watershed Restoration Plan. DEQ and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will have staff available to answer questions about the studies, and ways DEQ and the public can contribute to a healthier Smith River.
Click here for more information.

Glacier County CD Meeting
2025-01-16 19:00

Beaverhead CD Meeting
2025-01-16 19:00
Please go to the Beaverhead CD website at http://www.beaverheadwatershed.org/beaverhead-conservation-district/ for more information.

Lower Musselshell CD Meeting
2025-01-16 19:30 - 22:00
Please go to the Lower Musselshell CD website http://lmcdistrict.com/ for more info.

MACD Board Meeting
2025-01-20 07:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
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/

Jefferson Valley CD Meeting
2025-01-21 07:00

MACD Legislative Committee
2025-01-21 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-01-28 07:00 - 08:00 | Zoom
During the legislative session, the MACD Legislative Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7am via zoom. Please contact rebecca@macdnet.org for further information and the zoom link.

Carter CD Board Meeting
2025-01-21 13:30 - 17:30 | Carter County CD Office, 308 Mormon Avenue, Ekalaka, MT, 59324
Contact Carter CD for the most up-to-date meeting information.

Blaine County CD Meeting
2025-01-21 17:15

Mineral County CD Meeting
2025-01-21 18:00

NCDEA Successful Youth Education Webinar
2025-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
NCDEA Successful Youth Education Webinar
January 22
10:00AM-11:30AM Mountain Time
Join NCDEA on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:00am PST/11:00am CST for a discussion on Successful Youth Education – building and supporting programming. They have districts from Colorado and South Dakota presenting. Grab some coffee or your lunch and bring your questions on how to start a program or how to continue to grow and support existing programs. Registration is required and open at www.ncdea.us. These webinars will be recorded and posted on the NCDEA website following the program if you’re unable to join them live.

If you have any questions, contact sarah.tunge@ncdea.org for more information.

NASCA Webinar: Engaging State Legislators & Influencing Policy
2025-01-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
NASCA Webinar:
Engaging State Legislators & Influencing Policy: Effective Strategies and Activities (Part 2)
January 22, 2025
11:30AM-01:00PM
Join us for our January 22 webinar, “Engaging State Legislators and Influencing Policy: Effective Strategies and Activities (Part 2)”. The second part of our webinar series will discuss activities that are making a difference at the state level. This session will focus on how states are effectively engaging with their legislators and influencing policy, featuring real-world examples from our member organizations.
Our presenters from Alabama and Oklahoma will discuss successful approaches, such as crafting impactful one-pagers, organizing state visits, and building meaningful relationships with policymakers. Learn firsthand from experts representing our organizations who will share strategies, experiences, and insights on advocating for change within state legislative frameworks.
Register Here

MWCC Conservation Conversations: Contracting for Watershed Conservation
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
MWCC Conservation Conversations:
Contracting for Watershed Conservation
January 22, 2025
12:00pm-01:00pm
It’s hard to avoid contracting outside of our organizations – for everything from restoration projects to accounting, and maybe even for your own watershed coordinator. Join MWCC and Lynn Job, Director of Finance and Grants for the Blackfoot Challenge, as she shares processes, tips, and tricks for hiring and working with contractors, including special requirements for contracting with state and federal grant funds. Come with your questions and examples!
Register Here
Learn More About Conservation Conversations Here

Conservation Districts Awareness Day in the Capitol
2025-01-23 | Montana State Capitol, 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601
Conservation Districts Awareness Day in the Capitol
January 23, 2025
Helena, MT
Join the DNRC Conservation Districts Bureau and MACD for the 2025 Conservation Districts Awareness Day in the Capitol Rotunda on January 23rd! This event is an opportunity to connect with legislators and partners and highlight the important work done by conservation districts across the state. Lunch will be provided and tables are still available for interested districts, please contact Steph Criswell at (406)558-9912 for details.

MACD Legislative Meet and Greet
2025-01-23 | Montana State Capitol, 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601
MACD Legislative Meet and Greet
January 23, 2025
The Union
361 N Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601
MACD will be holding a special legislative meet and greet. More information coming soon!
More Information Flyer

Rural Resilience Webinar: Grass Growth Via Goat
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Rural Resilience Webinar:
Stimulating Native Grass Growth With Goat Grazing Techniques
January 23, 2025
07:00PM-08:30PM
Join us for the fifth year of the Rural Resilience Webinar Series, where we’re growing our ranching and rural community’s financial, ecological, and social resilience with experienced speakers and actionable insights. This free, four-part series will tackle key topics designed to support ranchers and rural residents.
Each webinar will take place on the fourth Thursday of the month, January through April, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Mountain Time. Each session includes a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A, allowing you to engage directly with our expert speakers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and connect with others dedicated to building resilient ranching and rural communities. Pre-registration is required—Zoom link will be emailed upon registration.
January: Stimulating native grass growth with goat grazing techniques. Presenter: Lani Malmberg (Goat Green LLC);
Register Here

Mile High CD Meeting
2025-01-27 11:00
Please call or email CD administrator Kris Hugulet for more information.

Flathead CD Business Meeting
2025-01-27 19:00 - 22:00
Please see the Flathead CD website http://flatheadcd.org/ for more info.

Broadwater Conservation District Monthly Meeting
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:00
Monthly Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Bitterroot CD Meeting
2025-01-28 19:00
Please see the Bitterroot CD website for more info.

Western Montana Grazing & Ag Conference
2025-01-30 - 2025-01-31
Western Montana Grazing & Ag Conference
January 30-31, 2025
Missoula, MT
Join us for two days of planned sessions around grazing and agriculture topics! Learn from your peers and experts in their fields! Keynote Speaker: Glenn Elzinga; Regenerative Grazing & Ranching. Learn more on soil fertility, rotational grazing, agritourism, pest management, panels for beef marketing & market farming!!
Locally sourced food will be provided!
More Information Here
Register Here

Montana Farmer's Union Annual Women's Conference
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-01 | Great Northern Hotel, 2 S 1st Street E, Malta, MT, 59538, United States
Montana Farmer’s Union Annual Women’s Conference
January 31-February 1, 2025
Great Northern Hotel, Malta, & Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs, Saco
Join us for two exciting Montana Farmers Union’s Women’s Conferences where we will work on building new connections, community, and celebrate together.
These conferences (Malta 1/31-2/1 and Fairmont 2/7-9) are about food, farming and beyond, from connections in community to the science of our farms.
Click here for more information.

MACD Executive Committee
2025-02-03 07:30 - 09:00 | Zoom
The MACD Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
Board Organization Documents

2025 MWCC Virtual Annual Meeting
2025-02-03 08:00 - 2025-02-04 17:00 | Zoom
2025 MWCC Virtual Annual Meeting
February 3-4, 2025
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.
Please save the date for our upcoming Virtual Annual Meeting on February 3 & 4!
More Information Here

North Powell CD Meeting
2025-02-03 13:30

2025 Soil Health Symposium
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-06 | Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln #6391, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
2025 Soil Health Symposium
February 4-6, 2025
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings, MT
Join us for the 5th Annual Montana Soil Health Symposium, an event that brings together local producers, leaders in regenerative agriculture, and technical specialists to share their knowledge and learn about new innovations in soil health.
More Information Here!
