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…
Celebrate the Earth!
Montana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is pleased to present a live webinar on the PL-566 Program on April 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (MT). Join NRCS staff as they discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the planning process for these funding opportunities. A question-and-answer panel will be hosted…
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…
Spring workshop series: Sip sip hooray! Join us for an educational happy hour. Register on our website or by scanning the QR code. JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==
Celebrate the Earth! There is a toolkit on the earth day 2022 website: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/. This site has links to logos and graphics as well as recommended topics for posting on…
NACD Stewardship Week NACD Stewardship Week is one of the largest national programs to promote natural resource conservation. Celebrated annually since 1955 between the last Sunday in April and the first Sunday in May, NACD Stewardship Week reminds us of our individual responsibilities to care for natural resources. NACD’s 67th Stewardship Week will be held…
2022 Envirothon The Cascade Conservation District is now accepting registration for this year’s Montana Envirothon Competition. This event is a great competition involving Range, Soils, Aquatics, Wildlife and Forestry. There is a written test portion along with an oral presentation to solve a current issue. The event will be held April 25th & 26th, 2022 in…
Contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for meeting information.
April meeting for the CD Outreach Work Group.
The FY 23 cycle for Conservation District Administration (CDA) grants is now open. Apps due April 29.
CDB Project Grants The 2021 Legislature provided additional funding for CDB project grants. The Bureau is requesting proposals for on-the-ground conservation projects that address District issues and needs. The projects must address a landscape-scale resource concern, cover multiple CDs, and result in tangible resource benefits. Projects that also build district capacity will be given priority.…
The MACD Board will meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7:30am. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
MACo Insurance Rates for CDs May 12 @ 10:30, Zoom Bonnie Knopf from MACo has agreed to host an informational session for conservation districts to explain insurance changes and answer any questions. Zoom Information https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87245732428?pwd=SW1UNVUrTnBNaG1xbm5RN1RvWHp2Zz09 Meeting ID: 872 4573 2428 Passcode: 893362 Phone: +16699006833,,87245732428#,,,,*893362#
On Wednesday, June 15th from 9 am-4 pm the Montana Conservation Districts Employee Organization (MCDEO) will host a Conservation District specific training for all things finance. We will cover personal financial considerations like retirement and health insurance, CD financial protocols and Board Member responsibilities and we will hold our in-person Quickbooks training to accompany the online training held in March…
Legislative Committee Jun 1 @ 1pm, Zoom Contact Rebecca Boslough for zoom meeting information: rebecca@macdnet.org
RDGP Project Grants For projects that compensate Montana citizens for the effects of exploration and mining on Montana lands and serve the public interest and the State of Montana. Learn More on the DNRC Website Grant Amount: DNRC will recommend no more than $300,000 for most projects. DNRC may recommend up to $500,000 for a…
MRCDC Quarterly Meeting in Sidney, Montana.
EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
] Procurement 101 Training Please join us for a Procurement 101 Training on Wednesday, May 18th, at 10 AM on Zoom (as part of the regularly scheduled Roundtable Discussion). In this training we’ll discuss topics such as selecting the appropriate solicitation process for your project, understanding procurement law for CDs, contracting basics, and where to…
Increasing the Sustainability and Impact of Our Work Future West and the Montana Watershed Coordination Council invite local conservation leaders to attend an in-person capacity-building workshop on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Virginia City. We will focus on increasing the sustainability and impact of our work, including building stronger relationships to achieve local conservation goals.…
