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SUMMARY:MACD Legislative Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-legislative-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
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SUMMARY:Ruby Valley Conservation District Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly RVCD Board Meetings \nEach meeting the board and staff cover: \n\n310’s\nNews in the conservation world\nupdates on ongoing projects\npublic comment
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/ruby-valley-conservation-district-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Montana
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220409
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
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SUMMARY:USDA Funding: Climate Smart Commodities (Funding Pool #1)
DESCRIPTION:USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities\, Expanding Markets\, Strengthening Rural America\nThe 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 market opportunities for U.S. agricultural and forestry products that use climate-smart practices and include innovative\, cost-effective ways to measure and verify greenhouse gas benefits. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022. \n“America’s farmers\, ranchers\, and forest owners are leading the way in implementing climate-smart solutions across their operations\,” said Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Tom Watson in Montana. “Through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities\, USDA will provide targeted funding to meet national and global demand and expand market opportunities for climate-smart commodities to increase the competitive advantage of American producers. We want a broad array of agriculture and forestry to see themselves in this effort\, including small and historically underserved producers as well as early adopters.” \nFor the purposes of this funding opportunity\, a climate-smart commodity is defined as an agricultural commodity that is produced using agricultural (farming\, ranching or forestry) practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or sequester carbon. \nFunding will be provided to partners through the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation for pilot projects to provide incentives to producers and landowners to: \n\nImplement climate-smart production practices\, activities\, and systems on working lands.\nMeasure/quantify\, monitor and verify the carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits associated with those practices.\nDevelop markets and promote the resulting climate-smart commodities.\n\nHow to Apply\nThe primary applicant must be an entity\, not an individual. A range of public and private entities may apply\, including: \n\nCounty\, city or township governments\nSpecial district governments\nState governments\nSmall businesses\nFor profit organizations other than small businesses\nNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)\nNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)\nNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) (other than institutions of higher education)\nNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) (other than institutions of higher education)\nPrivate institutions of higher education\, or\nPublic and State-controlled institutions of higher education.\n\nFunding will be provided in two funding pools\, and applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on: \n\nApril 8\, 2022\, for the first funding pool (proposals from $5 million to $100 million)\, and\nMay 27\, 2022\, for the second funding pool (proposals from $250\,000 to $4\,999\,999).\n\nProposals must provide plans to: \n\nPilot implementation of climate-smart agriculture and/or forestry practices on a large-scale\, including meaningful involvement of small and/or historically underserved producers.\nQuantify\, monitor\, report and verify climate results.\nDevelop markets and promote climate-smart commodities generated as a result of project activities.\n\nUSDA is committed to equity in program delivery and is specifically seeking proposals from entities serving all types of producers\, including small or historically underserved producers. Providing sufficient incentives to encourage producer participation and generating both verifiable greenhouse gas reduction and carbon sequestration benefits are critical to project success and will be considered in the evaluation criteria. \nMore Information\nVisit usda.gov/climate-smart-commodities for additional information\, including details on Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and resources to support your application. Get more information from a virtual meeting hosted Wednesday\, Feb. 16\, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will focus on the details of the funding opportunity. Recordings will be available after the event. \nUSDA published a Request for Information in September 2021 seeking public comment and input on design of this new initiative and used the nearly 400 comments received to inform this funding opportunity.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-funding-climate-smart-commodities-funding-pool-1/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220411T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220411T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220202T204005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T191756Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MACD Board will meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7:30am. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-board-meeting-3-2022-04-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220413
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220330T204238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T204624Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Webinar Series: Nature’s Functions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSoil Health Webinar Series: Practical Example of Nature’s Functions\nPanelists: Patrick Freeze\, Willie Pretorius\, Zach Wright\nDate: April 12 \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316474401119/WN_VM5gb0ZZSk64qabKIwsvfg \nDescription: Willie Pretorius and Patrick Freeze of Ward Laboratories and Zach Wright of Living Soil Compost Lab LLC follow up from part 1 of our webinar series with a practical example of nature functioning in soil.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-health-webinar-series-natures-functions/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220413T120000
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UID:26343-1649844000-1649851200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MT Saltcedar Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MT Saltcedar Team meeting at the Fort Peck Intrepetive Center. Please RSVP by March 13 by going to  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZPRSLGV. \nIf you have questions\, you may email Molly Masters at mrcdc@macdnet.org.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mt-saltcedar-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Montana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220414T140000
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CREATED:20220316T195658Z
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SUMMARY:MT Soil Health Focus Group - Kalispell
DESCRIPTION: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 practices and systems to maintain and improve soil health\, and thereby the long term economic and ecological vitality of agriculture in Montana.\n\nWe are looking to hear from producers & partners through upcoming focus group meetings being hosted throughout the state (listed below). Each meeting will feature a local producer and provide an opportunity for all attendees to voice their ideas.\n\n• March 16 in Great Falls at Holiday Village Mall conference room\n• March 17 in Glasgow at the Valley County Courthouse\n• March 23 in Miles City at Miles City College\, room 106\n• April 14 in Kalispell at Kalispell ImagineIF Library\n• April 15 in Dillion at Armory\n• April 20 in Livingston at Livingston Food Resource Center\n• May 26 virtual meeting via Zoom\n\n* Each meeting will be held from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n \nWe encourage district staff\, district board members\, and any interested producers in your community to attend!\n\nPlease visit https://montanasoiloutreach.macdnet.org/ to RSVP and for additional information
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mt-soil-health-focus-group-kalispell/
LOCATION:Kalispell\, Kalispell\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220416
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220302T204447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T204738Z
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Education & Outreach Mini-Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Education & Outreach Mini-Grant Deadline\nApply: https://macdnet.org/mini-grants/ \nLearn More: 2022-Mini-Grant-Poster \nAbout the Mini Grant Program\n\nThe goal of the mini-grant program is to provide support for  locally-led education and outreach activities that address  nonpoint sources of pollution to Montana’s surface waters.  A priority of this program is to promote new educational  activities\, improve community awareness\, and engage  stakeholders in watershed management. \nEligible Applicants  \n\n Local governmental entity • Nonprofit organization \n Conservation district \n School \n Local watershed or volunteer group  (if a legal entity) \n County \n Extension service
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/water-quality-education-outreach-mini-grant-deadline/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220415T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T195855Z
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SUMMARY:MT Soil Health Focus Group - Dillon
DESCRIPTION: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 practices and systems to maintain and improve soil health\, and thereby the long term economic and ecological vitality of agriculture in Montana.\n\nWe are looking to hear from producers & partners through upcoming focus group meetings being hosted throughout the state (listed below). Each meeting will feature a local producer and provide an opportunity for all attendees to voice their ideas.\n\n• March 16 in Great Falls at Holiday Village Mall conference room\n• March 17 in Glasgow at the Valley County Courthouse\n• March 23 in Miles City at Miles City College\, room 106\n• April 14 in Kalispell at Kalispell ImagineIF Library\n• April 15 in Dillion at Armory\n• April 20 in Livingston at Livingston Food Resource Center\n• May 26 virtual meeting via Zoom\n\n* Each meeting will be held from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n \nWe encourage district staff\, district board members\, and any interested producers in your community to attend!\n\nPlease visit https://montanasoiloutreach.macdnet.org/ to RSVP and for additional information
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/26368/
LOCATION:Dillon\, Dillon\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
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CREATED:20220303T175055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T175055Z
UID:26142-1650240000-1650671999@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Earth Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Earth!
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/earth-week/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220419T153000
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SUMMARY:Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nMontana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is pleased to present a live webinar on the PL-566 Program on April 19\, 2022\, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (MT).  Join NRCS staff as they discuss eligible applicants and project types\, program requirements\, and the planning process for these funding opportunities. A question-and-answer panel will be hosted after the presentation and a recording of the presentation will be accessible. \nNatural Resources Conservation Service ― Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program Webinar \nThrough the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566)\, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with partners to co-invest and implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions meeting the following purposes: \n\nFlood Prevention (Flood Damage Reduction)\,\nWatershed Protection\,\nPublic Recreation\,\nPublic Fish and Wildlife\,\nAgricultural Water Management\,\nMunicipal and Industrial Water Supply\,\nWater Quality Management\,\nWatershed Structure Rehabilitation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Microsoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 202-650-0123\,\,955314676#   United States\, Washington DC \nPhone Conference ID: 955 314 676# \nFind a local number | Reset PIN \nLearn More | Meeting options[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/watershed-protection-and-flood-prevention-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T175117Z
UID:25092-1650448800-1650456000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThis Roundtable will be focused on the Permissive Mill Levy\, as a follow up to the presentation that DNRC hosted on March 31st (can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95uz9nHUakg). \nIf you have any questions that weren’t answered during that training\,  or if you’ve come up with new questions on the process etc.\, please feel free to bring them to this Roundtable. \nIf we have extra time\, I’d like to throw it open for folks to talk about current issues\, questions etc. that they have with other topics. \nIf you haven’t had a chance to sit in on the Roundtables\, and would like to review the recordings of the past Roundtables\, go to the Recorded Roundtable Sessions tab of the Employee Organization website at https://employees.macdnet.org/trainings-recent-and-older/.  There are only a few that we didn’t get recorded. \n\nEO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2-2022-04-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220316T200302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T200302Z
UID:26372-1650452400-1650463200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MT Soil Health Focus Group - Livingston
DESCRIPTION: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 practices and systems to maintain and improve soil health\, and thereby the long term economic and ecological vitality of agriculture in Montana.\n\nWe are looking to hear from producers & partners through upcoming focus group meetings being hosted throughout the state (listed below). Each meeting will feature a local producer and provide an opportunity for all attendees to voice their ideas.\n\n• March 16 in Great Falls at Holiday Village Mall conference room\n• March 17 in Glasgow at the Valley County Courthouse\n• March 23 in Miles City at Miles City College\, room 106\n• April 14 in Kalispell at Kalispell ImagineIF Library\n• April 15 in Dillion at Armory\n• April 20 in Livingston at Livingston Food Resource Center\n• May 26 virtual meeting via Zoom\n\n* Each meeting will be held from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n \nWe encourage district staff\, district board members\, and any interested producers in your community to attend!\n\nPlease visit https://montanasoiloutreach.macdnet.org/ to RSVP and for additional information
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mt-soil-health-focus-group-livingston/
LOCATION:Livingston\, Livingston\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220413T193748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T193812Z
UID:27691-1650477600-1650481200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Gallatin CD: Cocktails & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSpring workshop series: Sip sip hooray! \nJoin us for an educational happy hour. Register on our website or by scanning the QR code. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”27692″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/27691/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220316T203807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T203815Z
UID:26390-1650499200-1650585599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: RDGP Planning Grants
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rdgp-planning-grants/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220303T175033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T183544Z
UID:26147-1650585600-1650671999@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Earth! \nThere is a toolkit on the earth day 2022 website: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/. This site has links to logos and graphics as well as recommended topics for posting on social media.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/earth-day/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220228T173921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T163142Z
UID:26015-1650758400-1651449599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nNACD Stewardship Week\nNACD Stewardship Week is one of the largest national programs to promote natural resource conservation. Celebrated annually since 1955 between the last Sunday in April and the first Sunday in May\, NACD Stewardship Week reminds us of our individual responsibilities to care for natural resources. \nNACD’s 67th Stewardship Week will be held April 24 – May 1\, 2022 with the theme “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life.” Join us in celebrating the 2022 theme by organizing an event in your community celebrating the significance of soil conservation. \nPlease visit NACD’s Stewardship Week webpage for tips\, tools\, and ideas to assist with making your Stewardship Week celebration successful and the talk of the town.\nWe want to know how you plan on celebrating Stewardship Week. Please connect with us via email at stewardship@nacdnet.org and utilize our hashtags #NACDStewardshipWeek or #DistrictsSupportSoilHealth to share your districts celebration.\nResources\nMaterials for Conservation Districts to use and/or distribute are available on the NACD website at https://www.nacdnet.org/news-and-events/stewardship-week/ \nPoster Contest\nThis event is also a way to promote NACD’s annual poster contest.  Instructions for the “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life poster contest are online at: https://www.nacdnet.org/general-resources/stewardship-and-education-materials/contests/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/stewardship-week/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220202T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T211014Z
UID:25450-1650844800-1651017599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:2022 Envirothon
DESCRIPTION:2022 Envirothon\nThe Cascade Conservation District is now accepting registration for this year’s Montana Envirothon Competition. \nThis event is a great competition involving Range\, Soils\, Aquatics\, Wildlife and Forestry.  There is a written test portion along with an oral presentation to solve a current issue. The event will be held April 25th & 26th\, 2022 in Great Falls Montana. This year’s event current issue is “Waste to Resources”. \n\n2022 Competition Information Letter\nHotel Information and Competition Venue\nTeam Registration Form\n\nVisit the DNRC Envirothon page for information. \nFor all other information\, please contact the Cascade Conservation District at 406-866-0020.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2022-envirothon/
LOCATION:Great Falls\, Great Falls\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220425T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220425T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220413T214730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T214730Z
UID:27707-1650871800-1650877200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MACD Executive Committee
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Contact Rebecca Boslough (rebecca@macdnet.org) for meeting information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-executive-committee-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220330T192104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T192105Z
UID:27059-1650967200-1650974400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:CD Outreach Work Group (CDOWG)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nContact Tahnee Benson (SheridanCD@macdnet.org) or Eric Rannestad (eric@macdnet.org) for zoom information. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cd-outreach-work-group-cdowg/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CD Board Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
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SUMMARY:FY 23 cycle for Conservation District Administration (CDA) Grants
DESCRIPTION:The FY 23 cycle for Conservation District Administration (CDA) grants is now open. For information about the program\, eligibility\, guidelines\, and forms visit: http://dnrc.mt.gov/grants-and-loans. The application can be found online\, as well as attached to this message. \nAs previously announced\, DNRC is moving to Submittable to receive and manage all grants including CDB\, ARPA\, RDB\, and watershed. We are slowly migrating. For this cycle\, applicants will need to create a Submittable account\, complete a short form\, and upload the completed application and budget spreadsheet form. Here is the direct application link on Submittable. \nApplications are due Friday\, April 29 by 5 p.m. (Note: Submittable automatically closed the application at 5 p.m. \nCDB hosted a Submittable training on February 17. View the recording: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/rec/share/Z5lMzJH6U3yxdMlHOmtemkxF0-CHiofH-WYyeZ3EcqeBTZY3HgkTj3WVWshdtkQq.C6xjtkn29GoG_biA.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/fy-23-cycle-for-conservation-district-administration-cda-grants/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220406T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T200412Z
UID:27331-1651669200-1651672800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MACD Legislative Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-legislative-committee-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220330T201936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T201936Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline: CDB Project Grants
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCDB Project Grants\nThe 2021 Legislature provided additional funding for CDB project grants. The Bureau is requesting proposals for on-the-ground conservation projects that address District issues and needs. The projects must address a landscape-scale resource concern\, cover multiple CDs\, and result in tangible resource benefits. Projects that also build district capacity will be given priority. Please see the attached for additional information including. Proposals are due May 6\, 2022. \nProject Limits: $20\,000 minimum\, up to $150\,000 per project. \nEligibility: All proposals that demonstrate conservation benefits are eligible.\nTo inquiry about ideas\, and/or project feasibility\, contact the CD Specialist for your District who will work with you to develop the proposal including a detailed scope\, schedule\, and budget. \n\nStephanie Criswell\, Steph.Criswell@mt.gov\, 406-444-6669\nMary Hendrix\,  Mary.hendrix@mt.gov\, 406-444-4253\nVeronica Grigaltchik\, Veronica.Grigaltchik@mt.gov\, 406-874-2046\nHailey Graf\, Hailey.Graf@mt.gov\, 406-437-4435\n\nSubmittable Application Link: https://grants.dnrc.mt.gov/submit/221568/fy-23-conservation-district-rfp-response-for-project-funding[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/deadline-cdb-project-grants/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220509T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220202T204005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T191950Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The MACD Board will meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7:30am. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-board-meeting-3-2022-05-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220511T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220511T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220511T183133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T183216Z
UID:28427-1652227200-1652227200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MACo Insurance Rates for CDs
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nMACo Insurance Rates for CDs \nMay 12 @ 10:30\, Zoom \nBonnie Knopf from MACo has agreed to host an informational session for conservation districts to explain insurance changes and answer any questions. \nZoom Information\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87245732428?pwd=SW1UNVUrTnBNaG1xbm5RN1RvWHp2Zz09\nMeeting ID: 872 4573 2428 Passcode: 893362\nPhone: +16699006833\,\,87245732428#\,\,\,\,*893362#\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/maco-insurance-rates-for-cds/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220511T185422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185653Z
UID:28432-1652259600-1652284800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Districts Financial Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 2021. All employees should attend!! There will be something for everyone\, $25 for EO Members and $50 for non-EO members. Cost includes lunch!!! \nRSVP ONLINE NOW CLICK HERE TO RSVP. \nReady to attend\, need rooms or travel scholarships??? \n\nRSVP now FINANCIAL TRAINING RSVP\nThere are two room blocks available under MCDEO (or Chris Evans if that doesn’t work) ROOMS ARE ONLY BEING HELD UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 20TH!!!!\n\n\n\n\nBaymont by Wyndham Helena 406-443-1000\nFairfield by Marriott 406-449-9944\n\n\n\n\nThere are travel scholarships available from MWCC and if we use those up the MCDEO. If you need a travel scholarship please mark it in your RSVP.\nMACD will host dinner on the night of 6/15 for all attendees of the training for FREE.\nWatch the Quickbooks Training here 2021 Quickbooks Training Videos\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-districts-financial-training/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220511T140000
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CREATED:20220511T201254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T201254Z
UID:28467-1652274000-1652277600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Committee
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nLegislative Committee\nJun 1 @ 1pm\, Zoom\nContact Rebecca Boslough for zoom meeting information: rebecca@macdnet.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/legislative-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220216T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T225820Z
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SUMMARY:RDGP Project Grants
DESCRIPTION:RDGP Project Grants\nFor projects that compensate Montana citizens for the effects of exploration and mining on Montana lands and serve the public interest and the State of Montana. \nLearn More on the DNRC Website \n\nGrant Amount:\nDNRC will recommend no more than $300\,000 for most projects.  DNRC may recommend up to $500\,000 for a project if the applicant has clearly demonstrated multiple natural resource benefits \, the need and urgency of the project\, and the financial need and unavailability of other funds to complete the project. \nApplication Guidance and Forms\n\nRDG Project Grant Application Guidance\nFillable Project Narrative\nFillable Budget Justification\nBudget Table 1: Project Funding Package\nBudget Table 2:  Project Budget Summary Form\n\nHow to Apply:\nApplications must be postmarked by and received in grants.dnrc.mt.gov by 5 pm on May 16\, 2020. No late applications will be accepted. \nSubmitted Online: Online application at https://grants.dnrc.mt.gov \nSubmitted by Mail: One unbound hard copies of the entire application including a copy of all supporting documentation.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rdgp-project-grants/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220504T011234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T011235Z
UID:28105-1652778000-1652797800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MRCDC Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MRCDC Quarterly Meeting in Sidney\, Montana.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mrcdc-quarterly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Montana
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140041
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T175843Z
UID:25093-1652868000-1652875200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nProcurement 101 Training\nPlease join us for a Procurement 101 Training on Wednesday\, May 18th\, at 10 AM on Zoom (as part of the regularly scheduled Roundtable Discussion). \nIn this training we’ll discuss topics such as selecting the appropriate solicitation process for your project\, understanding procurement law for CDs\, contracting basics\, and where to go for help when you need it. This will be a great training for any CD staff that manage grants or contracts for their district\, as well as any Supervisors that are the CD Treasurer or are on project committees for their CD. \n\nZoom Link\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZIkc-qqqzouH9PfZd7t1nYPRJhXZckiG3Wp/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGupz8pGNGUtByARpwAHY-gb-rwmH5bgvptmiXhVDQCbDrGBMhKCoh8G9H3 [us02web.zoom.us] \n\nEO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2-2022-05-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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