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  • MACD Board Meeting

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    Monday, August 8th at 7:30am via zoom Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85142078080?pwd=QmlUZU1hWlFsc0ZEdnVVMlJGN1BtQT09

  • Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Mini-Grant Opportunity

    Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Mini-Grant Opportunity The 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,…

  • Employee Roundtable

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    EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.

  • CD Admin Exit Procedures

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    Don’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. We were supposed to have had an IT person from the USDA on this…

  • Soil Team Office Hours

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    BSWC Soils Team Funding Available: MACD 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. Meeting Information Soils Team  Info Session - Monday, August 22nd at 10:00am…

  • BSWC Intro Call

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    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.…

  • Education Committee Meeting

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    Education Committee Meeting The 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. August 24, 2022 Draft Agenda for the…

  • Soil Team Office Hours

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    BSWC Soils Team Funding Available: MACD 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. Meeting Information Soils Team  Info Session - Wednesday, August 24th at 1:00pm…

  • Leadership Training Series: Working with Volunteers

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    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…

  • Montana Tree Worker Academy

    Helena, Montana Helena, MT, United States

    Montana Tree Worker Academy The 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. August 29 – September 1, 2022 Brochure  |  Website Memorial Park, Helena, Montana Goal: To help prepare arborists to take the ISA Tree Worker Specialist practical exam.…

  • 2022 Range Tour

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    Great Falls Great Falls, MT, United States

    2022 Range Tour Attached 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…

  • BSWC Hosting Application Deadline

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    A reminder THIS FRIDAY is the BSWC Hosting Application DEADLINE!  If you need more time, this can be extended, if you contact Rebecca (rebecca@macdnet.org) or Kay Webb (littlebeavercd@macdnet.org) BEFORE the deadline!   NOTE: Kay Webb has a Board meeting on Thursday, September 1st - and I only work until NOON the day after a Board…

  • RCAC Meeting

    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,…

  • Nutrient Work Group

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    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…

  • MISC Webinar: Predicting suitable habitat

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    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…

  • Leadership Training Series: Working with Staff

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    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…

  • Low-Tech Restoration Workshop

    Winnet, MT Winnet, MT, United States

    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…

  • 2022 Area Meetings

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    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  

  • MISC Webinar: Plant invasions at multiple spatial scales

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    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…

  • Workshop Principles of Biological Systems

    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…

  • Planning Grants Due

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    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…

  • 2022 AERO Expo

    Great Falls Great Falls, MT, United States

    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…