Developer, Contractor, and REALTOR® Education Gallatin CD is to co-hosting a workshop titled Protecting Water and Managing Urban Growth. The purpose of this event is to educate contractors, developers, REALTORS, and other professionals about water issues in the county. We will cover: Irrigation ditch basics Pond installation Stream permitting Various other land and water-related topics Attached…
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…
Montana Association of Conservation Districts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MACD Info Session on Committee and Resolution Updates Time: May 26, 2022 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84264421032?pwd=dkEvUU0zVG03c1ZMUzhzL3pCdXRhdz09 Meeting ID: 842 6442 1032 Passcode: 254665 One tap mobile +12532158782,,84264421032#,,,,*254665# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,84264421032#,,,,*254665# US (Houston) Dial by…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities, Expanding Markets, Strengthening Rural America The U.S. Department of Agriculture is delivering on its promise to expand markets by investing $1 billion in partnerships to support America’s climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity will finance pilot projects that create…
Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting information (rebecca@macdnet.org).
Scholarship Opportunity - Wetlands Training Institute Wetland Delineation Refresher Course The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Montana Wetland Council has funding to sponsor up to five individuals to attend the Wetland Training Institute (WTI) Wetland Delineation Refresher Course June 1 – 2, 2022 in Helena, Montana. This course is designed for those who…
Join us for a tour of the Haughian Ranch to learn about the Haughian Ranch's history and management.
Montana Invasive Species Council to meet Early June. Montana Invasive Species Council meets June 1, 2022 HELENA, Mont — The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) will hold its next meeting Wednesday, June 1, in Helena. The meeting will take place from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Montana State Capitol room 102, a virtual…
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Registration Open for 406 Grazing Academy Learn More: 2022 406 Grazing Academy Ranchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register for this year’s 406 Grazing Academy. The 3-day, hands-on workshop is offered by the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Montana State University (MSU)…
Webinar Overview Learn more about how to connect your Tribe/Nation with financial or technical support for projects that reduce nonpoint sources of pollution. This webinar explores how your Tribe/Nation can take advantage of leveraging opportunities between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Water Act Section 319 Program and resources available from the U.S. Department…
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The next Montana Drought Task Force meeting is March 9, 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
MACD 2022 Spring Board Meeting The MACD Spring Board Meeting will take place in Helena at the State Capitol from June 14th-16th. Check back here for more updates.
How Spokane Conservation District Became a Conservation Powerhouse Eat, Learn, and Grow during the 2022 MACD Spring Board Meeting Learn how Spokane Conservation District (SCD) grew from a modest district to a self-sustaining one. Vice Chair Randy James and SCD Director, Vicki Carter, will share their districts journey, so you can learn how they became…
MACD invites you to its 2022 Annual Barbecue following Wednesday's Spring Board Meeting. We will be gathering at Ten Mile Brewing on Wednesday, June 15th. Food will be provided by Bad Betty's Barbeque.
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…
MACD Annual Barbeque with Partners MACD is hosting its Annual Barbeque with Partners held at Ten Mile Brewery on Wednesday, June 15th @ 5:30 pm. Ten Mile Brewery is located at 48 North Last Chance Gulch (on the walking mall). Free Dinner provided!
Pollinator Week: Wings of Life! Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can…
The 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…
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…
June 24 Meeting Agenda with Zoom Link Linked below is the agenda for the June 24th Water Pollution Control Advisory Council meeting, scheduled at 10 a.m. This will be a virtual meeting held via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda. The agenda and additional meeting materials can also be found on the DEQ…
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is seeking nominations and applications for conservation district supervisors to serve on the newly formed Conservation Districts Advisory Council (CDAC). CDAC was created to replace the former Conservation Resources Advisory Council (RCAC). Council's Name and Agency Conservation Districts Advisory Council, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation…
Feral swine are an invasive species that can damage resources, destroy crops, and spread disease. The threat of feral swine in Montana will mostly likely come from animals that migrate from Canada or humans that transport animals into our state. The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) and MT Department of Livestock are co-hosting a meeting…
