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…
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…
The case for consistent climate-smart regulations across jurisdictions. Presenters: Dr. Emily Fusco and Dr. Eve Beaury Invasive 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…
Please see the Little Beaver CD website for more info.
Flathead Basin Commission Fall Meeting Thursday, October 6th | 10:00am - 5:30pm Northwest Montana History Museum 124 Second Ave E. Kalispell, MT Join 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…
The MACD Finance Committee will at 7:30am via Zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for meeting details.
CMR Community Working Group
CMR Community Working Group - Revitilization meeting
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…
Register Now for the 2022 Montana Invasive Species Summit! October 25th and 26th at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena, Montana To attend or purchase a vendor booth (state employees don't use this link): Register Here! State of Montana Employees: Register Here! You can register free of charge for these meetings held in conjunction with the Summit…
Statewide Administrators Bootcamp | Oct 27-28, 2022 Area 4 is hosting a Statewide Administrators Bootcamp October 27th and 28th 2022 in partnership with the MCDEO and DNRC CARDD. This is a 2 day workshop for new administrators or CD Employees being taught by Senior Administrators! This training will be a day in the life of…
To join the Executive Committee Meeting please contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for the zoom link and more information.
Montana Association of Conservation Districts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81248130393?pwd=QndQUUtDUFFIbmJmbTVNWXhtYTd2dz09 Meeting ID: 812 4813 0393 Passcode: 792350 One tap mobile +12532158782,,81248130393#,,,,*792350# US (Tacoma)
Contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for zoom link and meeting information. To learn more about the latest policy news visit the MACD Policy Blog: policy.macdnet.org.
Call your forest management partners and start planning now! Grants up to $500,000 will be available for projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health through active management on state, county, Tribal, and private land, and federal land through the Good Neighbor Authority program. Online applications open September 19 and will be accepted through…
PLEASE RSVP BY PHONE, EMAIL, OR FACEBOOK MESSAGE 406-787-5232 RCCD17@GMAIL.COM Workshop sponsored by Roosevelt County Conservation District, Sheridan County Conservation District, and Montana DNRC Lunch and Refreshments will be served
The 2022 Annual Convention will be held in Helena Montana. Check convention.macdnet.org for the most up-to-date information.
Education Committee Meeting For the November 2022 meeting the MACD Education committee is meeting on the 29th instead of the 4th Wednesday of the 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…
You can call into the Legislative Committee call using the following information: Phone:+16694449171 Meeting ID: 846 6449 0223 Passcode: 148142
MACD Legislative Meetings occur every Tuesday at 7am. Contact Rebecca Boslough to for more information and for meeting information: rebecca@macdnet.org
The MACD Board will meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7:30am. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. For the duration of the legislative session the board meetings will be moved to 7:00am.
Jan 16th is MLK Day, which is a holiday for most Districts and other organizations. Although the Legislature is in session, MACD will be moving the Legislative trainings for 1/16 (originally planned at 12pm and 5pm) in order to allow for higher attendance). The EO Legislative Training on 1/18 at 10am will still take place.
The MACD Finance Committee will meet at 7:30am. Please contact larinda@macdnet.org for the zoom link. Updated MACD Financials will be posted on the MACD Conservation District Members page (login required)
Madison CD Board Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month November through March at Noon at the Madison Valley Public Library and March through October at 7PM at Madison Valley Public Library Ennis Montana.
