Montana Association of Conservation Districts

MCDEO Spring Board Meeting
2024-06-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Montana DNRC Headquarters, 1539 11th Ave, Helena, MT, United States
MCDEO Spring Board Meeting
June 12, 2024
02:30pm-05:30pm
Montana Conference Room, DNRC, 1539 11th Ave
Helena, MT
We will be reviewing the new framework of the organization’s strategic plan, for which we’ll be seeking feedback and ideas from our members. Those will be incorporated into the plan as possible, and the final draft will be available for review by the MCDEO Fall Membership meeting. Following the Spring Board meeting, in-person attendees are invited to take part in the MACD Sponsored dinner at Ten Mile Brewery.
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Yellowstone CD Meeting
2024-06-12 09:00

Daniels County CD Meeting
2024-06-12 13:00

Valley County CD Meeting
2024-06-12 13:30

MACD Annual Barbeque
2024-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Ten Mile Brewing, Helena
MACD Annual Barbeque
June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm
Ten Mile Brewing 48 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601
Following the MACD Spring Board Meeting you are invited to the Annual MACD Barbeque at Ten Mile Brewing, food will be provided by Bad Betty’s Barbeque.
MACD BBQ Invitation

Fergus CD Meeting
2024-06-12 19:00

Big Sandy CD Meeting
2024-06-12 19:30

Upper Musselshell CD Meeting
2024-06-12 19:30

Lewis & Clark CD Meeting
2024-06-13 13:00
Please see the Lewis & Clark CD website for more info.

Lewis & Clark CD Meeting
2024-06-13 13:00 - 15:00
Lewis and Clark meets the 2nd Thursday at 1 pm. Summer meetings are different times, so be sure to check with the conservation district to get the most up-to-date information.

Richland County CD Meeting
2024-06-13 13:30

Carbon CD Meeting
2024-06-13 17:00

Liberty County CD Meeting
2024-06-13 19:00

Lake CD Meeting
2024-06-13 19:00
Please see the Lake County CD website for more info.

RVCD Stream Team training
2024-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Sheridan, MT, Sheridan, MT, 59749, United States
RVCD Stream Team training
June 14 , 2024
10:00am-03:00pm
402 S Main Street
Sheridan, MT
Are you fond of being outdoors and contributing positively to your community? Would you enjoy the opportunity to learn about water resources and the tools used to monitor them in the Ruby Valley? As the weather begins to warm up and snowpack melts from higher elevations, the RVCD is kicking off our volunteer Stream Monitoring Team for the season! We have a handful of monitoring sites open this year, and we would appreciate your help.
Our training day will occur on Friday, June 14 at 10 AM. We will meet at the Ruby Valley Conservation District office in Sheridan, located at 402 S Main Street. All volunteers should bring waders or muck boots, snacks and water, rain gear, sunscreen, and whatever else they want for a day spent in the field.
Contact Aleda Miller at bswc@rubyvalleycd.macdnet.org to sign up or to ask any questions you may have.

Pollinator Week
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-22
Pollinator Week
June 17-22

This week is Pollinator Week (June 14-17, 2024). The Education Work Group’s Outreach Team has updated last year’s resources and they are available online.

CD Pollinator Stories for Social Media
A couple years ago, the CD Outreach Team asked MT conservation districts for their pollinator stories, and created a collection of social media stories featuring conservation district pollinator initiatives. These are mostly still relevant in 2024, but next year we will re-poll districts for an update on their pollinator related activities.

View the Tool Kit Page

Social Media Posts: (pdf | png) and a Canva template for CDs

Other Resources
The Pollinator Partnership has put together a collection of outreach resources for the 2024 Pollinator Week. Check out their 2024 toolkit webpage for activities, social media kits, posters, educational material, and more.

MACD Board Meeting
2024-06-17 07:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
The MACD Board meets on the third Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
https://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/

Jefferson Valley CD Meeting
2024-06-18 07:00

AIS Early Detection and Monitoring Training
2024-06-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Fort Peck, Fort Peck, MT, 59248, United States
AIS Early Detection and Monitoring Training
June 18,2024 10:00am-5:00pm
Fort Peck Interpretive Center
157 Yellowstone Road
Fort Peck, MT
The Central & Eastern Montana Invasive Species Team, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, and Valley Conservation District are hosting an Aquatic Invasive Species Detection & Monitoring Training. Free lunch will be provided. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE, so please RSVP by June 7, 2024.
Things to bring:
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Magnifying lens or loupe if you have one (I’ll have some available but not enough
for the whole group)
• Field clothes – There is a field portion of this workshop so it is expected
participants will get wet and dirty. It is advisable to wear clothing suitable for field
work. It is encouraged to bring waders if you have them so you can get in the
water to sample, but at a minimum rubber boots. You are welcome to wet wade
as well.
• Excitement to learn about sampling for AIS!
Sampling gear will be provided for the class so no need to bring any nets or plant rakes.

RSVP Contact Information Below:
Brent Smith: cemist.manager@gmail.com
(406) 599-5120
Hayley Young: vccdmt20@gmail.com
(406) 228-4321
Event Agenda

National Watershed Coalition Webinar
2024-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
National Watershed Coalition Webinar
PIFR Mastery: Navigating PIFR Preparation
June 18, 2024
01:00PM
Come join us as we explore solutions to overcome common challenges and obstacles and navigate through the complexities of Preliminary Investigation Feasibility Report (PIFR) preparation. This engaging session is designed to share innovative strategies and valuable insights, streamline and track the process, and share lessons we’ve learned to effectively and efficiently prepare PIFRs. We will also share best practices in setting the stage for planning readiness, fostering inclusive collaboration, engaging multiple sponsors so everyone has a voice, and increasing understanding of the critical path elements and program requirements. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry experts and peers.
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Carter CD Board Meeting
2024-06-18 13:30 - 17:30 | Carter County CD Office, 308 Mormon Avenue, Ekalaka, MT, 59324
Contact Carter CD for the most up-to-date meeting information.

Blaine County CD Meeting
2024-06-18 17:15

Mineral County CD Meeting
2024-06-18 18:00

Employee Roundtable
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). [Note: The EO Roundtable meetings for July 2025 and August 2025 have both been cancelled. For more information, contact Chris Evans.]

Topic: MCDEO Roundtable
Time: 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Prairie County CD Meeting
2024-06-19 15:00

Lincoln Conservation District
2024-06-19 16:00
The Lincoln Conservation District Meetings alternate bimonthly between the U.S.F.S. Office in Eureka, and Plum Creek Timberlands Office in Libby.

Green Mountain CD Meeting
2024-06-19 19:00

BHWC Monthly Meeting
2024-06-19 19:00 - 22:00

Montana Range Tour
2024-06-20 | Stanford, Stanford, MT, 59479, United States
Montana Range Tour
June 20 in Stanford
Registration Ends: May 27, 2024
This Montana Range Tour will feature a tour of the 2023 Leopold Conservation Award winners, Kurt & PJ Myllymaki’s ranching operation. The Montana Range Tour is an educational field day for ranchers desiring to learn from others who are leaders in implementing innovative on-the-ground grazing and agricultural practices.
The cost of MRT registration is $65 per person and includes the tour, presentations, a banquet breakfast, and lunch. Transportation from Lewistown to Stanford is also provided.
If you need assistance registering, contact Stacey Barta at (406) 594-8481
or Shantell Martin at (406) 531-4584
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Range Tour Informational Flyer

Gallatin CD Meeting
2024-06-20 09:30 - 14:30
Please go to the Gallatin CD website https://gallatin.macdnet.org/ for more info.
