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SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Snake Savvy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWildlife Speaker Series: Songbirds | June 1\nJoin the Ruby Habitat Foundation on the evening of June 1st for a free presentation on songbirds! \nWildlife Speaker Series: Scaup | June 8\nJoin the Centennial Valley Association for a free presentation on scaup. Jeff Warren of the US FWS will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Stoats and Mink | July 1\nJoin the Ruby Valley Conservation District for a free presentation on stoats and mink. The Montana Trappers Association will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Snake Savvy | Aug 3\nJoin the Madison Valley Ranchlands Group for a free presentation on snakes. Dr Jared Beaver (MSU) and Stephen M. Vantassell (MT Dept of Ag) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Pika | July 9\nJoin the Jack Creek Preserve for a free presentation on pika. Dr. Eric Beever (USGS) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Beavers | July 14\nJoin the Big Hole Watershed Committee for a free presentation on beavers. Torrey Ritter (FWP) and Elissa Chott (Clark Fork Coalition) will present.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/wildlife-speaker-series-snakes/
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220808T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220808T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220202T204005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T204234Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nMonday\, August 8th at 7:30am via zoom \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85142078080?pwd=QmlUZU1hWlFsc0ZEdnVVMlJGN1BtQT09 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-board-meeting-3-2022-08-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220816
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
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SUMMARY:Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Mini-Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Mini-Grant Opportunity\nThe application for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Mini-Grant program is now open! This program was created to address mental health needs in rural communities and the agriculture industry through the use of mental health speakers\, workshops and new or expanding trainings that support emotional\, psychological\, and social well-being. \nLearn More
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/farm-and-ranch-stress-assistance-network-mini-grant-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T212149Z
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SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employee Roundtable | Aug 17 @ 10 am\nDNRC will be rolling out their new CD Project Grants and you will be able to get all (or at least most) of the details that day. \nEO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2-2022-08-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220817T204806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T204824Z
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SUMMARY:CD Admin Exit Procedures
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nDon’t forget that there’s a meeting at 10 am on Thursday the 18th for this topic.  I’m attaching my list to-date.  Whether you can be on the zoom or not\, if you have input\, please feel free to forward it to me. \nWe were supposed to have had an IT person from the USDA on this meeting\, but they apparently couldn’t make it to this one.  We’ll have another one of these meetings and hopefully\, they can make that one. \nDusty Olsen prompted me recently to consider what the CD supervisors are responsible for.  If you want to forward this to your supervisors\, please feel free to do so!  If anyone has guidance on that\, I’d appreciate it.  I asked my board and they have no idea what they have to do when there’s an admin change. \nZoom Information \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81770492909?pwd=SlJyTXNBeXBRUnJYVWZNak4xT0NkQT09 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/30969/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220818T083224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T171603Z
UID:31008-1661162400-1661166000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Soil Team Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nBSWC Soils Team Funding Available:\nMACD and Little Beaver CD\, with the support of the DNRC Conservation Districts Bureau\, have funding for conservation districts and partners to host BSWC members focused on soils-related programs and projects as part of a ‘Soils Team’ pilot. \nMeeting Information\nSoils Team  Info Session – Monday\, August 22nd at 10:00am \nZoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81392961567?pwd=eWRLb1RZS3lVV1RKSWFGRnRTd2FiQT09\nMeeting ID: 813 9296 1567 Passcode: 110161 Call-in Number: +12532158782 or +13462487799 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-team-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220824T100000
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CREATED:20220818T083413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T171823Z
UID:31010-1661331600-1661335200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:BSWC Intro Call
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This will be an introduction/orientation webinar for anyone interested in potentially hosting a BSWC member(s) for the first time. This one-hour virtual meeting will cover the basics of the BSWC program and address questions of potential first-time host sites and supervisors. It is NOT required but highly recommended for any first time host site partners/supervisors. \nBSWC Intro Call – Wednesday\, August 24th @ 9:00am\nZoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86735831500\nCall-in Number: (669)-900-6833\nMeeting ID: 867 3583 1500 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/bswc-intro-call/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220216T205945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T204410Z
UID:25846-1661335200-1661342400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nEducation Committee Meeting\nThe MACD Education Committee meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday of each month. For zoom information and other meeting information\, contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). For additional information about the education committee such as previous meeting minutes and agenda items\, visit the education committee blog: education.macdnet.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nAugust 24\, 2022 Draft Agenda for the Education Committee\n\nCall to order\nApproval of past meeting minutes (April)\nResolutions\n\nNew format for resolutions\nDiscussion about any resolutions pertinent to Education Committee\n\n\nPoster Contest\nUpdates:\n\nDNRC\nMACD\nMCDEO\nCDOWG\nRolling Rivers Trailers\n\n\nQuarterly reporting/Annual report for MACD\nContinuity document for transitions\nWhat’s next as the Ed Committee transitions to a work group\n\nZoom Information \nMonthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrf-CurTwiGtWbsLvBE6TiTl6CRWGD_HG-/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDMjHNeSuBmGRpwqBIqgXe7ztmZHjbdqngzJFQJ2NDf_Au4UEYBIN_zv \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83689637801?pwd=YUhiYmxleFd6RFlYdWptSnE0cVdydz09 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_rss items=”3″ title=”Recent Posts from the Education Blog” url=”https://education.macdnet.org/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/education-committee-2-2022-03-23-2022-08-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220824T140000
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CREATED:20220818T083051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T171427Z
UID:31005-1661346000-1661349600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Soil Team Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nBSWC Soils Team Funding Available:\nMACD and Little Beaver CD\, with the support of the DNRC Conservation Districts Bureau\, have funding for conservation districts and partners to host BSWC members focused on soils-related programs and projects as part of a ‘Soils Team’ pilot. \nMeeting Information\nSoils Team  Info Session – Wednesday\, August 24th at 1:00pm \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83854270571?pwd=UitRd2ZqZWp1d2w3N21YMzBtdXB6QT09 \nMeeting ID: 838 5427 0571 Passcode: 087119 Call-in Number: +12532158782 or +13462487799 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-team-office-hours/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220825T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220407T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T184313Z
UID:27351-1661428800-1661434200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Training Series: Working with Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nLeadership Training Series\nMACD 2022 Virtual Leadership Training Series for Conservation District Supervisors\, Employees\, and Partners.\nThe 2022 MACD Leadership Training series will consist of five\, 75-minute sessions surrounding leadership topics relevant to conservation district staff. board\, and officials.\nSessions will be delivered live by Shannon Stober and recorded for viewing. \nRecorded sessions will be housed on the MACD membership website. \n\nWorking with the Community  |  June 23\nWorking with Projects  |  July 21\nWorking with Volunteers  |  August 25\nWorking with Staff  |  September 22\nWorking with Boards  |  October 20\n\nZoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6536456726 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27347″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/leadership-training-series-working-with-the-community-2022-06-30-2022-08-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220902
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220706T184647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T184647Z
UID:29504-1661731200-1662076799@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Montana Tree Worker Academy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nMontana Tree Worker Academy\n\n\nThe Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association (MUCFA)\, City of Helena\, and ISA Rocky Mountain Chapter are offering four-days of hands on Tree Worker training.\nAugust 29 – September 1\, 2022 \nBrochure  |  Website \n\nMemorial Park\, Helena\, Montana \n\n\nGoal: To help prepare arborists to take the ISA Tree Worker Specialist practical exam.\nWho Should Attend: Anyone who works with trees in the field. (Grounds person\, beginning arborist\, advanced arborist)\nInstructors:  We will have two instructors on site. Combined they have over 40 years of experience in tree work.  Training will include indoor and outdoor hands-on experience.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-tree-worker-academy/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220721T210400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T210757Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Range Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n2022 Range Tour \nAttached is the registration form for this years Montana Range Tour.  If you would like to register online by use of a credit/debit card\, please email: secretary@cascadecd.com and an invoice will be sent to you for payment.  You can also send in your registration form with a check to Cascade Conservation District at 600 6th Street NW Suite 1\, Great Falls MT 59404. \n\n2022 RANGE TOUR POSTER\nRange Tour Registration\n\nIf you have any questions please call 406-403-3767. \nWe look forward to seeing you August 30th & 31st\, 2022 at Great Falls International Airport.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2022-range-tour/
LOCATION:Great Falls\, Great Falls\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220903
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220831T191304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T191304Z
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SUMMARY:BSWC Hosting Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nA reminder THIS FRIDAY is the BSWC Hosting Application DEADLINE! \nIf you need more time\, this can be extended\, if you contact Rebecca (rebecca@macdnet.org) or Kay Webb (littlebeavercd@macdnet.org) BEFORE the deadline!\n  \nNOTE: Kay Webb has a Board meeting on Thursday\, September 1st – and I only work until NOON the day after a Board Meeting.  Reach out if you need help or have questions\, but please do not wait until the last minute!\n\nBSWC Hosting Application Site** DUE SEPTEMBER 2nd!\n\n \nBSWC FAQs\n\n\nInformational resources on the funding opportunity:\n\n\n \nOutreach Informational Letter\n\nFunding Application Letter **this is a guide\, not the actual application\n\n \nSoils Team Funding Application ** this is the APPLICATION\, DUE SEPTEMBER 16th\n \nBig Sky Watershed Corps – Introduction Webinar \nPasscode: WgE?Wps7\n\n\n\nRecording from the Soils Corp Pilot Info Session\n\n \nProgram Overview Slideshow – feel free to use this for review\, or to share with your Board\n\n \nList of Soil Health Outreach Ideas\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/bswc-hosting-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220907T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220831T174902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T174902Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session for Carbon Outcome Report Participants
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URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/information-session-for-carbon-outcome-report-participants/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220831T161037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T161037Z
UID:31235-1662544800-1662566400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:RCAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Resource Conservation Advisory Council Meets September 7 \nHELENA\, 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\, September 7\, 2022\, at Montana Wild in Helena. The meeting will take place from 10-4 pm. Click here to view the agenda. \nThe purpose of the newly established Council is to advise and assist the CDB on programs\, activities\, and programs relating to conservation districts. Specifically\, the Council will: \n\nAdvise and assist the Conservation Districts Bureau on district operations and conservation-related issues including impending conservation matters.\nFacilitate communication between the Conservation Districts Bureau and districts.\nAdvocate about the importance of the work and value of the districts to the public\, partners\, and stakeholders.\nActively participate in recruiting\, training\, and engaging district supervisors.\n\nTo participate via zoom\, email Katherine Certalic at Kcertalic@mt.gov with your name and a request. Instructions will be sent for joining and participating in the meeting by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to CDB staff and forwarded to the Council.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rcac-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220623T143939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T161714Z
UID:29351-1663146000-1663153200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Nutrient Work Group
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DEQ Response to EPA Action Letter \nAs 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 letter can also be found at the same location on DEQ’s website under the May 17\, 2022 meeting. \nThe next Nutrient Work Group meeting is September 14\, 2022 from 9 to 11 a.m. An agenda with Zoom links will be provided the week prior to the meeting. Please contact Christina Staten with any questions: CStaten@mt.gov or (406) 444-2836 \n\n2022_DEQResponse_EPASB358Action_8_22-22.pdf\n\n  \nNutrient Work Group Meeting Schedule \nAs discussed at this week’s meeting\, Nutrient Work Group meetings will be held every two weeks starting in August. A monthly meeting will be held in June and July. The July meeting time has been adjusted to help with scheduling conflicts. Please see the schedule below. Agendas with Zoom links will be provided in advance of each meeting. Meetings will be added to the calendar\, according to the schedule below\, as discussions with the Nutrient Work Group progress. If you have any questions\, concerns or comments\, please reach out to Christina using the contact information below. \n\nWednesday\, June 22: 9 – 11 a.m.\nWednesday\, July 20: 8:30 – 10 a.m.\n2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month beginning August 2022 from 9 to 11 a.m.\n\nFirst regular meeting Wednesday\, August 10: 9-11 a.m.\n\n\n\nThe DEQ website will be updated with the above dates. Please contact Christina Staten with any questions: CStaten@mt.gov\, (406) 444-2836[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/nutrient-work-group-2-2022-09-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220914T194512Z
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UID:32323-1663754400-1663758000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MISC Webinar: Predicting suitable habitat
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nBRYCE MAXELL\nMONTANA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM\nPredicting suitable habitat for both weeds and biocontrol species – tools resources managers can use to measure risk\, save time\, and allocate resources. \nThis 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\, and how the model output should be interpreted and used\, including limitations. With authorization\, natural resource managers are able to view model output on the Montana Natural Heritage Program’s Natural Heritage Map Viewer and anyone can view model write ups on the program’s Predicted Suitable Habitat Models web page. \nRegister Here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/misc-webinar-predicting-suitable-habitat/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220407T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T172821Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Training Series: Working with Staff
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nLeadership Training Series\nMACD 2022 Virtual Leadership Training Series for Conservation District Supervisors\, Employees\, and Partners.\nThe 2022 MACD Leadership Training series will consist of five\, 75-minute sessions surrounding leadership topics relevant to conservation district staff. board\, and officials.\nSessions will be delivered live by Shannon Stober and recorded for viewing. \nRecorded sessions will be housed on the MACD membership website. \n\nWorking with the Community  |  June 23\nWorking with Projects  |  July 21\nWorking with Volunteers  |  August 25\nWorking with Staff  |  September 22\nWorking with Boards  |  October 20\n\nZoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/6536456726 \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27347″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/leadership-training-series-working-with-the-community-2022-06-30-2022-09-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220818T080448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T080448Z
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SUMMARY:Low-Tech Restoration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nLow-Tech Restoration Workshop\nThe 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 the practice of adding simple\, low-cost structures to riverscapes to mimic the functions and processes of healthy watersheds. It will also include information on what LTPBR resources may be available in other communities. Travel stipends available\, and lunch will be provided. More details to come! RSVP with winnett.aces.education@gmail.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/low-tech-restoration-workshop/
LOCATION:Winnet\, MT\, Winnet\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220316T215825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T215912Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Area Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2022 Area Meetings\n09/27 – Area 1 Mtg McCone \n09/28 – Area 2 Mtg – Custer \n09/29 – Area 4 Mtg – Stillwater \n09/30 – Area 6 Mtg – Gallatin \n10/04 – Area 3 Mtg – Pondera \n10/05 – Area 5 Mtg – Flathead \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2022-area-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220914T194908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T194908Z
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SUMMARY:MISC Webinar: Plant invasions at multiple spatial scales
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nPlant invasions at multiple spatial scales: assessment\, prevention\, and management\nPresenter: Tim Seipel – Montana State University\nThis 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 the Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN). The aim of MIREN is to understand the effects of global change on species’ distributions and biodiversity in mountainous areas. \nRegister Here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/misc-webinar-plant-invasions-at-multiple-spatial-scales/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220914T183937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T184010Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop Principles of Biological Systems
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nDan 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 nutritionists\, students\, researchers\, chefs\, and advocates—to learn current research and proven methods for producing healthier\, better tasting food crops.\n\n“My goal is that\, by the end\, you see everything as being part of a biological system and use that to inform your choices….When you learn to see what’s going on through the perspective of the microbes\, then you can make intelligent management decisions accordingly.” —Dan Kittredge\n\nRegistration includes meals and lodging.  Learn more and register here: https://aeromt.org/dan-kittredge-workshop/\n\nGot questions? Contact Gillian at getintouch@aeromt.org\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/workshop-principles-of-biological-systems/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220831T161812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T162055Z
UID:31239-1664409600-1664495999@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Planning Grants Due
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1661962850630{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nReclamation and Development Grants Program\nPlanning Grants Available!\nDNRC 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. \nApplications are due Thursday September 29\, 2022 by 5:00 pm \nThe RDG Program funds planning for the following project types: \n\nMineral Development: Projects that repair\, reclaim\, and/or mitigate environmental damage to public resources from non-renewable resource extraction (mining\, hazardous waste\, and oil and gas)\nCrucial State Need: Projects that identify clear measurable benefits to natural resources across a watershed or region of the state. The primary goal of the project must be to improve natural resources in the State. Eligible project types include:\n\nDrought Mitigation – Projects that identify and mitigate drought and develop management plans in line with the State Water Plan. The primary purpose of the project must be to address drought and have a benefit to natural resources across a watershed or region of the state. Examples include:\n\nDevelopment of drought plans that lead to project implementation and address drought management or mitigation.\nPlanning for specific projects that address drought across a watershed or region of the State\, as the main purpose of the project.\n\n\nFlood Assessment and Mitigation – Projects addressing natural resource impacts to a watershed or region of the State. Examples include:\n\nPlanning for large-scale flood assessment and mitigation projects that identify clear benefits to natural resources across a watershed.\n\n\nOther projects that meet a crucial State need to protect Montana’s resources\n\n\n\nPlease call if you have questions about project eligibility or would like your application reviewed prior to submitting. \nFor more information: RDG Planning Grants \nFind this application and more at grants.dnrc.mt.gov Look below for more funding opportunities from the Resource Development Bureau. \nPlease contact us with any questions on the project grants and application process.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Apply Now [/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/31239/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220914T184259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T184259Z
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SUMMARY:2022 AERO Expo
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCULTIVATING RESILIENCY\nThis 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 businesses in their stewardship efforts.  Session tracks:\n\nReimagining the Economy of Stewardship Agriculture\nFood Sovereignty and Food Culture\nAccess Routes to Resilient Stewardship\n\nRegistration includes meals and lodging.\n\nLearn more and register here: https://aeromt.org/event/expo-2022/\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2022-aero-expo/
LOCATION:Great Falls\, Great Falls\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220914T195256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T195256Z
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SUMMARY:MISC Webinar: Climate-smart regulations across jurisdictions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe case for consistent climate-smart regulations across jurisdictions.\nPresenters: Dr. Emily Fusco and Dr. Eve Beaury\nInvasive 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 Montana and neighboring states. We’ll also examine list proactivity based on current distributions and potential range shifts with climate change. \nRegister Here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/misc-webinar-climate-smart-regulations-across-jurisdictions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20210920T235757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T200338Z
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SUMMARY:Little Beaver CD Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please see the Little Beaver CD website for more info.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/__trashed-33__trashed-2022-10-06/
CATEGORIES:CD Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221006T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220914T200634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T200647Z
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SUMMARY:Flathead Basin Commission Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFlathead Basin Commission Fall Meeting\nThursday\, October 6th | 10:00am – 5:30pm\nNorthwest Montana History Museum\n124 Second Ave E. Kalispell\, MT\nJoin 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 to see the Flathead Rain Garden Initiative in action! \nAll meetings are open to the public. See the DRAFT agenda below. To participate in the meeting virtually please register in advance with the button below.  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nRegister for Zoom Participation \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/flathead-basin-commission-fall-meeting/
LOCATION:Northwest Montana History Museum\, 124 Second Ave E.\, Kalispell\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221018T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221018T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20221013T185239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T185239Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Finance Committee
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The MACD Finance Committee will at 7:30am via Zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for meeting details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-finance-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220902T205343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T205343Z
UID:31323-1666260000-1666274400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MRCDC CMR Community Working Group
DESCRIPTION:CMR Community Working Group
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mrcdc-cmr-community-working-group/
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri Conservation District River Council (MRCDC)":MAILTO:mrcdc@macdnet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20220910T151418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T151418Z
UID:31410-1666260000-1666274400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:CMR Community Working Group - Revitilization meeting
DESCRIPTION:CMR Community Working Group – Revitilization meeting
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cmr-community-working-group-revitilization-meeting/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri Conservation District River Council (MRCDC)":MAILTO:mrcdc@macdnet.org
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