Montana Association of Conservation Districts

MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Session 5
2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Glendive, Glendive, MT, 59330, United States
MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Sessions
Wednesday, April 10 Glendive, MT
5pm at the Glendive Livestock Exchange
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will hold a series of listening sessions throughout the spring as part of their Producer Profitability Initiative, aiming to gather input and ideas from livestock producers on ways to strengthen the American livestock industry. The listening sessions are part of the organization’s Producer Profitability Initiative, a grassroots movement started and led by cattle ranchers who have a vision to create a sustainable future for the American livestock industry. All livestock producers are invited to attend, attendees do not need to be MSGA members.
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Montana Department of Agriculture Waste Pesticide Disposal Event
2024-04-11 | Polson, Polson, MT, 59860, United States
Montana Department of Agriculture Waste Pesticide Disposal Event
Thursday April 11
Polson, MT
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting spring pesticide disposal events in the Columbia River Basin region through the Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program (MT PSPP). These events aim to improve the health and water quality of the upper Columbia River Basin.
There is no charge for the first 200 pounds of material; amounts over 200 pounds are assessed at $1.00 per pound, and products are weighed on site. Additional fees may apply to pesticides with dioxins or dioxin precursors.
More Information Here
2024 Waste Pesticide Disposal Event Brochure
Informational Flyer
Press Release
Registrations for pesticide waste collection events are accepted on a first come, first-serve basis.
The pre-registration deadline for the spring event is Monday, April 1, 2024
Register Here

NACD Conservation Coffee
2024-04-11 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom
NACD Conservation Coffee
Join NACD and our District and Partner Relations Committee for the next Conservation Coffee, a virtual learning and networking opportunity for districts and their partners!
On April 11 at 1:00 PM via Zoom, learn from Aimee Figgatt, NACD’s Stewardship and Education Coordinator, about NACD’s Stewardship Week (April 28-May 5) and the variety of free resources available to districts to support their programming. Aimee will also share information on other educational resources available through NACD.
Registration Here
If you’re unable to attend live, the session will be recorded and shared later. Check out the previous coffees, as well as a variety of other recorded learning and networking sessions, on NACD’s YouTube here.

MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Session 6
2024-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Miles City, Miles City, MT, United States
MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Sessions
Thursday, April 11 Miles City, MT
5pm at the Miles City Livestock Commission
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will hold a series of listening sessions throughout the spring as part of their Producer Profitability Initiative, aiming to gather input and ideas from livestock producers on ways to strengthen the American livestock industry. The listening sessions are part of the organization’s Producer Profitability Initiative, a grassroots movement started and led by cattle ranchers who have a vision to create a sustainable future for the American livestock industry. All livestock producers are invited to attend, attendees do not need to be MSGA members.
Full Event Information Here

Montana Department of Agriculture Waste Pesticide Disposal Event
2024-04-12 | Butte, Butte, MT, 59701, United States
Montana Department of Agriculture Waste Pesticide Disposal Event
Friday April 12
Butte, MT
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting spring pesticide disposal events in the Columbia River Basin region through the Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program (MT PSPP). These events aim to improve the health and water quality of the upper Columbia River Basin.
There is no charge for the first 200 pounds of material; amounts over 200 pounds are assessed at $1.00 per pound, and products are weighed on site. Additional fees may apply to pesticides with dioxins or dioxin precursors.
More Information Here
2024 Waste Pesticide Disposal Event Brochure
Informational Flyer
Press Release
Registrations for pesticide waste collection events are accepted on a first come, first-serve basis.
The pre-registration deadline for the spring event is Monday, April 1, 2024
Register Here

Montana Matters Youth Outdoor Experience
2024-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, 98 W Custer Ave, Helena, MT, 59602, United States
JOIN US FOR THE 2024 MONTANA MATTERS YOUTH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
The 2024 Montana Youth Matters Outdoor Experience will take place Saturday April 13th 2024 from 10AM-3PM at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds.
This event will have booths set up to interact with students and young adults and give them a chance to learn about conservation and go to a summer camp of their choice.
There will be 30-40 booths from organizations such as: Montana Fish and Wildlife Parks, US Forest Service, and the Wildlife Center. There they will learn about each of the organizations and participate in activities led by them. Guests will travel booth to both filling out a report card that will be signed off at each station. When they have filled out their report card for at least 12 stations they can put in for a summer camp of their choice! Camp hosts will be available to explain each of the summer camps that will be offered this year.
At the end of the day around 3PM we will be giving out multiple scholarships to summer camps via lottery drawings for kids aged 7-17 to attend the conservation related summer camps. There is no cost for kids to attend these camps! All of the camps will be located in western Montana, some of these camps include: The Theodore Roosevelt Ranch at Dupuyer, MT and The Glacier Institute located north of Columbia Falls.
Official Event Poster
Setup can be done Friday the 12th from 1PM to 5PM or Saturday from 8AM to 9:30 AM.
EVENT HISTORY
We started this event in the Bitterroot valley in 2013 and have been awarding these summer camps ever since. Our funds are gathered from some of the Wildlife organizations, private donations. Also we are now holding an annual banquet to raise funds to cover the camp costs.

MACD Board Meeting
2024-04-15 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.
The agenda and meeting details can be found here
Board Organization Documents

Montana Watershed Coordination Council Fundraising Workshop
2024-04-16 08:00 - 18:00 | Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel, 835 Great Northern Blvd,, Helena, MT, 59601, United States
Montana Watershed Coordination Council Fundraising Workshop
April 16-17
Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel
835 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, MT 59601
Join the Montana Watershed Coordination Council for a workshop on fundraising. Certified Fund Raising Executive Chany Ockert will focus on conservation fund development, stewarding donor relationships, and building an annual fund development calendar. Lara Tomov from Stories for Action will host a Life in the Land film screening and discussion as well as a story workshop that will include creating a story pitch packet and budget.
Full Agenda Here
Register Here
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Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting
2024-04-17 08:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting
April 17th, 2024 at 8:30am via Zoom
Public comments will be accepted on the following proposals through March 28, 2024
More Information and Public Comment Form Here

Montana Invasive Species Council Meeting
2024-04-17 08:30 - 15:10 | Montana State Capitol, 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601
Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) Meeting
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
Montana State Capitol Building Room 152. Hybrid Meeting
8:30am-3:10pm
The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) will hold its next council meeting on Wednesday, April 17th, at the Montana State Capitol Building. The meeting will run from 8:20 am – 3:10 pm.
MISC is a statewide partnership working to protect Montana’s economy, natural resources, and public health through a coordinated approach to combat invasive species. All MISC meetings are open to the public.
Full Agenda Here
To attend the meeting in-person or via zoom, register before noon on April 16th by emailing anna.connerton@mt.gov or registering here. Include your name, email and affiliation when registering. Written comments can be emailed to staff and will be forwarded to the Council.

CMR Community Working Group Meeting
2024-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Fort Peck, Fort Peck, MT, 59248, United States
CMR Community Working Group Meeting
Who Are The Ecosystem Providers?
April 18, 2024
Fort Peck
More Information Here

Conservation District Advisory Council Meeting
2024-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Conservation Districts Advisory Council Meets April 18
HELENA, MT — The Conservation Districts Advisory Council (CDAC) will meet on April 18 from 10:00 a.m.- noon to review Conservation District Planning, Project, and Pollinator grant applications.
The purpose of the Council is to advise and assist the CDB on programs, activities, and programs relating to conservation districts. Specifically, the Council will:

Advise and assist the Conservation Districts Bureau on district operations and conservation-related issues including impending conservation matters.
Facilitate communication between the Conservation Districts Bureau and districts.
Advocate about the importance of the work and value of the districts to the public, partners, and stakeholders.
Actively participate in recruiting, training, and engaging district supervisors.

To participate via zoom, email Denise Cook at dcook3@mt.gov with your name and a request. Instructions will be sent for joining and participating in the meeting by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to CDB staff and forwarded to the Council.
Zoom Link Here
Meeting ID: 868 9927 7264 Password: [REDACTED]
Dail by Telephone +1 646 558 8656
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Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman, MT, 59715, United States
Gallatin Valley Earth Day Festival
Saturday April 20th, 2024 from 10am-3pm
Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds
Bozeman, MT
Come celebrate Earth Day at the Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds. There will be exhibits, talks, children’s activities, food, music and more!
Full Agenda Here
More Information Here

Earth Day 2024
2024-04-22 | CA

Montana Envirothon 2024
2024-04-22 - 2024-04-23 | Great Falls, Montana
2024 Competition Information invite letter
Hotel and Venue Information
Registration Form

Mile High CD Meeting
2024-04-22 11:00 | CA
Please call or email CD administrator Kris Hugulet for more information.

MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Session7
2024-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Chinook, Chinook, MT, 59523, United States
MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Sessions
Monday, April 22 Chinook, MT
End of Sale ~ 3 pm at the Bear Paw Livestock
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will hold a series of listening sessions throughout the spring as part of their Producer Profitability Initiative, aiming to gather input and ideas from livestock producers on ways to strengthen the American livestock industry. The listening sessions are part of the organization’s Producer Profitability Initiative, a grassroots movement started and led by cattle ranchers who have a vision to create a sustainable future for the American livestock industry. All livestock producers are invited to attend, attendees do not need to be MSGA members.
Full Event Information Here

Flathead CD Business Meeting
2024-04-22 19:00 - 22:00 | CA
Please see the Flathead CD website http://flatheadcd.org/ for more info.

MRCDC Executive Committee Meeting
2024-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Missouri River Conservation District Council Executive Committee Meeting
The Missouri River Conservation District Council will be meeting
April 23, 2024
More Information Here

Broadwater Conservation District Monthly Meeting
2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Monthly Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

CEMIST Quarterly Meeting
2024-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
CEMIST Meeting
April 24, 2024 10am-12pm Via Zoom
Zoom Link Here
Meeting ID: 823 2714 8854
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Updates from CEMIST partners will focus on current activities and the upcoming field season. Also, our newest CEMIST Executive Council Member, Megan Hoyer from Yellowstone County Weed District, will present on Woody Invasive Species Identification and Management. The presentation will help you gain insights into identifying and managing woody invasive plants, covering ecological impacts, identification techniques and control strategies. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to prevent, detect and mitigate the spread of these invasives, preserving ecosystem health and biodiversity.

Full Agenda
Informational Flyer

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National Association of State Conservation Agencies Webinar Meeting
2024-04-24 11:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
NASCA Webinar Meeting
April 24 11:30am-2:30pm
Join the National Association of State Conservation Agency (NASCA) Webinar Meeting. This meeting topic will be about state conservation agency leaders will share the successes (and challenges) in advancing the Local Work Group effort in their states.
Register Here

Habitat Leasing Through Grassland CRP
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Habitat Leasing Through Grassland CRP
April 24 12:00PM-1:00PM
Join Western Landowners Alliance and national experts to learn about habitat leasing through Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Grassland CRP is a voluntary, working lands program managed through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) that contracts with producers and operators to protect grassland, including rangeland, pastureland, and wildlife habitat while also maintaining the areas as grazing lands. In return for maintaining the grazing lands according to an NRCS-approved management plan, the FSA pays producers annual rental payments and cost share assistance while allowing livestock production activities to continue. FSA bases rental rates on 75 percent of the cash rent data provided by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plus a climate- smart practice incentive. While the signup period has not yet been announced, the exact rental rates and program details for each state and county will be available when the sign up period opens this spring. During the webinar, we will cover who qualifies, how to apply, how the program works, what is required of the landowner or producer and general program details.
Our expert panelists include:

Patrick Lewis, FSA Acting Grassland CRP Program Manager;
Katrina Thompson, NRCS National CSP Program Manager;
Chris Robinson, Wyoming Landowner and CEO and co-owner of The Ensign Group
Mathew Stark, California Producer

Zoom Registration Here
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Conservation Outcomes Web Series
2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Conservation Outcomes Web Series: Emerging Findings on the Effects of Cover Crops on Grassland Birds
April 25 12:00pm-1:00pm
As the use of cover crops to improve soil health and reduce water quality concerns on working cropland has increased in recent years, questions have emerged regarding the value of cover crops to wildlife. For example, do cover crops provide needed habitat for grassland birds, a group that has experienced widespread population decline in recent decades? What is the value of cover crop fields to grassland birds during the winter, spring migration, and breeding periods compared to cropland fields without cover crops or areas of perennial cover?
Dr. Adam Janke of Iowa State University and Dr. David Buehler of the University of Tennessee will provide answers to these questions and more during our free, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar. This webinar will share findings from recent studies examining bird use of cover crops in Iowa and Tennessee conducted in partnership with USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project. Findings may be used to support on-the-ground cropland management decisions informed by a better understanding of the potential role of cover crops in grassland bird conservation efforts.
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Phone Number: 202-650-0123
Phone Conference ID: 554 587 395#

Water Quality 101 Webinar
2024-04-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Water Quality 101 Webinar
April 25 1:00pm-2:30pm via Zoom
Learn about the fundamentals of water quality as they relate to water monitoring during a Water Quality 101 webinar collaboratively hosted by Montana State University Extension, Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Monitoring Montana Waters, and MWCC. The webinar is geared for volunteer monitoring program coordinators but is open to anyone with an interest in water quality topics.
This webinar will be led by Dr. Adam Sigler (MSU Extension) and Abbie Ebert (DEQ) in coordination with Dr. Rachel Malison (Flathead Lake Biological Station) and the Montana Watershed Coordination Council.
Register Here

Yellowstone Conservation District Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
2024-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Billings, MT, Billings, MT, United States
Yellowstone Conservation District Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
April 26 10:00am-1:00pm
1670S. 48th St. West Billings, MT 59106

The Yellowstone Conservation District is providing free trees to Yellowstone County residents in celebration of Arbor Day. Over 300 bagged trees will be given away as well as free planting guides for the trees.
The trees that will be given away this year are:
1. Ash, Green – 2-3’ bareroot
2. American Plum – 3’+ – bareroot
3. Amur Maple – 3’+ bareroot
4. Cottonwood Siouxland – 3-5’ bareroot
5. Lilac, Villosa – 3’ bareroot
6. Linden, American – 3-5’ bareroot
7. Ponderosa pine – 10 cubic inch containers
8. Red Osier Dogwood – 2-3’ bareroot
9. Quaking Aspen – 10 & 27 cubic inch containers
Trees will not be given out before 10:00am. Tree quantities are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
Contact Yellowstone Conservation District if you have any questions.
More Information Here

MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Session 8
2024-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Missoula, Missoula, MT, 59808, United States
MSGA Producer Profitability Listening Sessions
Monday April 29 Missoula, MT
5:00 pm at the Five Valleys Livestock Auction
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will hold a series of listening sessions throughout the spring as part of their Producer Profitability Initiative, aiming to gather input and ideas from livestock producers on ways to strengthen the American livestock industry. The listening sessions are part of the organization’s Producer Profitability Initiative, a grassroots movement started and led by cattle ranchers who have a vision to create a sustainable future for the American livestock industry. All livestock producers are invited to attend, attendees do not need to be MSGA members.
Full Event Information Here

Bitterroot CD Meeting
2024-04-30 19:00 | CA
Please see the Bitterroot CD website for more info.

Rangeland Resources Committee Meeting
2024-05-01 | Zoom
Rangeland Resources Committee Meeting
May 1, 2024
Full Agenda Here
Zoom Link Here
Meeting ID: 848 5543 3650
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+1 646 558 8656
Find your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/kEXLns2Yv

Garfield County CD Meeting
2024-05-01 17:00 | CA
