Statewide TMDL Advisory Group Meeting
Statewide TMDL Advisory Group Meeting March 31 More information coming soon.
Statewide TMDL Advisory Group Meeting March 31 More information coming soon.
Montana Beaver Working Group April 1-2 More information coming soon.
Soil Health Week April 1-7 Join in the celebration of Montana’s 2nd annual Soil Health Week! The weeklong celebration is designed to raise awareness about how healthy soils can increase crop yields, strengthen food security, create greater climate resiliency, and improve nutrition. Soil Health Day and Week highlights the work of everyone stewarding soil health…
Living On The Bank: Stream Permitting 101 April 10 08:30AM-12:00PM 3615 29th St SW Great Falls, MT 59404 This event will cover topics including: USACE Federal Clean Water Act; National Floodplain Insurance Program; Floodplain administration - City/County/State; Natural Streambed & Land Preservation Act; Montana Stream Protection Act; and Short-Term Water Quality Standard for Turbidity. For…
Cascade County Training: NFIP Basics and Permitting Coordination April 9 09:30AM-04:00PM High Plains Outpost 3615 29th St SW Great Falls, MT 59404 This meeting will cover permitting, permitting requirements, & emergency disaster response. There will also be a roundtable discussion where several topics could potentially be covered. For more information, contact Tenlee Atchinson.
Dirt Rich Insights: The Critical Link Between Healthy Soils and Humans April 1 02:00PM-03:00PM In honor of Montana Soil Health Week (April 1-7, 2025), Alissa LaChance, owner of Dirt Rich Food Scrap Pick Up & Compost, will lead us in a deep dive into the interdependence between the health of our soils and the health…
Virtual Bear Aware Presentation April 1 06:00PM-08:30PM Click here to register.
Growing Healthy Roots: A Montana Soil Week Kickoff (Webinar) April 1 06:00PM Join Northern Plains for this virtual celebration packed with soil health specialists and advocates from across the state who want to share their knowledge with you! This webinar will feature Liz Carlisle (author of Lentil Underground and two other regenerative farming and agroecology…
Madison CD Soil Testing Workshop April 2, 2025 05:30PM-07:00PM The Madison Valley Public Library 210 Main St, Ennis, MT Are you curious about what's going on beneath your feet? Join Kaleena Miller and the Madison Conservation District for a free workshop about soil testing, and what you can do to help your plants and soil…
Soil Health Day April 3 Montana's second ever Soil Health Day will be held on April 3rd. MACD invites you to join us in celebrating soil health in Montana. Click here for more information.
Grant Management USA Training with MACD April 3-4 Grant Management USA and Montana Association of Conservation Districts will present a two-day grant management workshop on April 3-4, 2025. Attend this class and you'll learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. To sign up visit: Workshop Application For…
Land Stewardship Series: Landowner Fire Preparedness April 3, 2025 06:00PM-08:00PM Join local experts at the Land Stewardship Series at Flathead Valley Community College to learn techniques for managing your land. Thursdays, 6 -8pm, April 3 - May 8 Landowner Fire Preparedness: A conversation about the impacts of wildfire on our rural and urban communities and…
Rooting for Profit: A Financial Workshop and Soil Health Listening Session April 4 10:30AM-12:00PM Lewiston, MT You are invited to Central Montana Resource Council's for this in person event is geared towards agricultural producers of any kind, agricultural service providers, and others interested in soil health. Please join us for a workshop featuring Ali Moxley…
Columbus Bear Education Workshop April 5 10:30AM-11:30AM Stillwater County Library 27 4th Street Columbus, MT 59019 FWP will present on grizzly and black bears in Stillwater County. The presentation will include biological information on both species and important safety information for those living and exploring in bear country. This presentation is designed for the general…
Wild Montana Presents: Amazing, Beneficial Beavers April 6 02:30PM-04:00PM Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St Missoula, MT 59802 For more information, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org.
The MACD Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. https://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/
Planning for the Future of Collaborative Forest Groups Webinar April 8 03:00PM-04:00PM The Idaho Forest Restoration Partnership and the National Forest Foundation invite you to join a webinar and group discussion on strategic planning and how to leverage resources for collaborative forest management and stewardship efforts. The National Forest Foundation will provide valuable insights from…
Fromberg Bear Town Hall Meeting April 8 06:00PM-08:00PM Fromberg School gymnasium 319 School Street Fromberg, MT 59029 Join FWP staff to discuss techniques to minimize negative bear encounters at home and in the field. Staff will present on the history of bears and human-bear conflicts in the area. This presentation is designed for residents of…
During the legislative session, the MACD Legislative Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7am via zoom. Please contact rebecca@macdnet.org for further information and the zoom link.
CMP 2025 Forum April 9-10 Salish-Kootenai College 36244 Joe McDonald Drive Ronan, MT 59864 The Crown Managers Partnership (CMP), and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), are excited to invite you to the 2025 CMP Forum. This year’s theme is focused on the partnership and collaboration across communities and borders in the Crown of the…
Lewis & Clark CD Pollinator Seed Pick-Up April 9 09:00AM-04:00PM USDA Service Center 790 Colleen Street Helena, MT 59601 Staff time is limited. If you have signed up for seed and cannot pick it up on one of these dates, you will need to contact Chris Evans to set up an appointment to pick up…
The MACD Finance Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. (This is typically the Wednesday prior to MACD Board Meetings). Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
Public Perceptions of Beavers in Urban Environments March 17 12:00PM-01:00PM The beaver science speaker series takes place on the second Thursday of each month. Each session features a guest speaker sharing the latest research, followed by a Q&A and discussion. for more information, contact Avary at avary@beaverinstitue.org.
Land Stewardship Series: Living in the Forest: Insects, Disease and Wildfire April 10, 2025 06:00PM-08:00PM Join local experts at the Land Stewardship Series at Flathead Valley Community College to learn techniques for managing your land. Thursdays, 6 -8pm, April 3 – May 8 Living in the Forest: Insects, Disease and Wildfire: This session will cover…
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.
National Forum on Biological Control April 14-17 Graduate by Hilton Annapolis 126 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Click here to register or to learn more about this event.
Watershed Coordinators Call April 15 12:00PM Over the past few years, MWCC has participated in small-scale informal partnership calls to discuss Equity, Justice, Inclusion, and everything accessibility to help improve our service and program delivery for Montana. And while those small calls served us well, times are changing! The needs of the watershed network are…
Absarokee Bear Town Hall Meeting April 15 06:00PM-08:00PM Cobblestone School Great Room 203 S. Woodard Ave. Absarokee, MT 59001 Join FWP staff to discuss techniques to minimize negative bear encounters at home and in the field. Staff will present on the history of bears and human-bear conflicts in the area. This presentation is designed for…
During the legislative session, the MACD Legislative Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7am via zoom. Please contact rebecca@macdnet.org for further information and the zoom link.
Flathead Conservation District Earth Day Event April 22 10:00AM-06:00PM FCD Demonstration Garden 133 Interstate Ln Kalispell, MT 59901 Pollinator Seed Give-Away Seed Garden Wake-Up
SRWG Water Management Working Group & SRWG Board Meetings April 16 10:00AM-01:00PM The Water Management Working Group meeting will begin at 10:00AM, with the Board meeting occurring after the Working Group meeting is done. Both meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Madison Coyler.
Good Fires & Bad Fires For Watershed Health Webinar April 16 12:00PM-01:00PM The fourth webinar of WLA’s 2025 Water Webinar series The fourth webinar of WLA’s 2025 Water and Working Lands Webinar series will explore how fire impacts the water cycle and stream health in the West, both positively and negatively, and how human intervention…
NAISMA: Spotted Lanternfly in North America: Insights, Impacts, and Preparing for the Future April 16 12:00PM-01:30PM Join NAISMA for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest, debunk common myths, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport…
The Lincoln Conservation District Meetings alternate bimonthly between the U.S.F.S. Office in Eureka, and Plum Creek Timberlands Office in Libby.
Fish & Wildlife Commission Meeting (Virtual) April 17 8:30AM-10:00PM The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet virtually via Zoom on April 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be streamed live on Fish, Wildlife & Parks' website and YouTube. The commission will take public comment on agenda items from registered commenters on Zoom. Registration for public…
North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook April 17 11:00AM-12:00PM This is a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners (U.S. Dept of Agriculture, American Association of State Climatologists, and others) monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past…
Spring Weeds: Get a jump on the weeds before they get a jump on you April 17 12:00PM-01:30PM This timely Cultivating Healthy Plants presentation will explore Spring priorities in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for weeds with Ron Patterson, University of Idaho Extension. Ron will discuss spring weed control issues and the effectiveness of different weed…
Land Stewardship Series: Living By Water: Navigating the Complex World of Best Practices and Balanced Use April 17, 2025 06:00PM-08:00PM Join local experts at the Land Stewardship Series at Flathead Valley Community College to learn techniques for managing your land. Thursdays, 6 -8pm, April 3 – May 8 Living by Water: Navigating the complex world…
Conservation Districts Bureau Grant Hearings April 18 09:00AM-12:00PM Zoom Meeting The Conservation Districts Bureau (CDB) will hold Planning, Project, and Pollinator (P3) Cycle 2 grant hearings via Zoom from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday, April 18, 2025. Conservation districts and members of the public are encouraged to attend and hear presentations about the…
Montana Matters Youth Outdoor Experience April 19 10:00AM-03:00PM
Bear Education at ZooMontana’s Party for the Planet April 19 10:00AM-04:00PM ZooMontana grizzly bear exhibit 2100 S. Shiloh Road Billings, MT 59106 Join FWP staff at this ZooMontana event to learn about bear safety and awareness while recreating outdoors. Staff will also lead inert bear spray demonstrations. The FWP booth will be near the grizzly…
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/
Lewis & Clark CD Pollinator Seed Pick-Up April 21 10:30AM-02:30PM 132 Main St Augusta, MT 59410 Staff time is limited. If you have signed up for seed and cannot pick it up on one of these dates, you will need to contact Chris Evans at chris@lewisandclarkcd.org to set up an appointment to pick up the seed. Seed…
Permissive Mill Levy Training April 22 10:00AM-11:00AM It's that time of the year for CDs to consider using the permissive mill levy to provide health benefits to their employees. A permissive mill levy is used for group benefits such as group hospitalization, health, medical, surgical, life, and other similar and related group benefits provided to…
Fort Belknap Environmental Protection Department Earth Day Fair April 22 10:00AM-02:30PM Wasay Wakpa Wachi powwow grounds Lodgepole, MT Click here for more information.
Flathead CD Earth Day Celebration April 22 10:00AM-06:00PM 133 Interstate Ln Kalispell, MT Come celebrate Earth Day with Flathead CD! On April 22 Flathead CD will be doing a pollinator seed giveaway and showing off the demonstration pollinator garden! More information Here
Public invited to open house meetings on new Judith Landing State Park NOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. April 22 05:00PM-07:00PM Public Library 60 Johannes Ave Big Sandy, MT 59520 In February of 2025, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired 109 acres at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri…
Lewis and Clark Conservation District Pollinator Workshop April 22 05:30PM-07:30PM Ten Mile Brewing Company 48 N Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601 Speakers include: Abi Saaed, MSU Extension Horticulturalist Specialist; Alyssa Piccolomini, Montana Department of Agriculture Entomologist; Christian Lehnert, Lewis & Clark Weed District Weed Coordinator. Topics include: Pollinator species of the Helena area; Gardening…
MWCC Conservation Conversation Webinar: Montana Conservation Menu April 23 Join MWCC Executive Director, Amy Seaman, and Montana Association of Conservation District's Engagement Coordinator, Madeline Larson to go over the new Conservation Menu. Register here. For more information, contact info@mtwatersheds.org.
Public invited to open house meetings on new Judith Landing State Park NOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. April 23 05:00PM-07:00PM Public Library 210 Main Street Winifred, MT 59489 In February of 2025, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired 109 acres at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri Rivers…
Fresno Reservoir Informational Public Meeting April 23 06:00PM-07:30PM Best Western Plus Inn & Suites 1425 Highway 2 NW Havre, MT 59501 Havre-area FWP fisheries biologist Cody Nagel and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) staff will provide updates on the Fresno fishery in Havre, including: FWP reviewing the 10-year Fresno Fisheries Management plan and the status of…
Conservation Speaker Series: SKQ Dam April 23 06:00PM-07:30PM Ninepipes Lodge US-93 South Charlo, MT 59824 Join Lake County Conservation District and Brian Lipscomb (CEO, Energy Keepers Inc.) at Ninepipes Lodge to learn more about the SKQ Dam!
Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board to meet April 23 April 23 06:00PM-08:00PM The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Lake County Library in Polson. All interested persons are invited to attend. The board is composed of tribal and state appointees and a representative of the U.S.…
Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Aquatic Herbicides 101 April 24, 2025 06:00PM-07:30PM Via Zoom Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension is hosting a four-part series to provide an educational opportunity for landowners, applicators, recreators, and other stakeholders on the when, where, and why of herbicide use. This educational series will cover both terrestrial and aquatic…
Land Stewardship Series: Living with Wildlife - Large Carnivore Conflict Mitigation and Resources April 24 06:00PM-08:00PM Grizzly and black bears, mountain lions, and wolves roam western Montana's landscapes with chickens, cows, sheep, garbage, beehives, fruit trees, pet and livestock food, grain, and more. We will discuss nonlethal strategies and resources to reduce conflicts with large…
Lake County CD Earth Day and Pollinator Seed Giveaway April 25 For more information, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org.
Winter Gardening Series: Kids in the Garden w/Roubie Younkin April 25 09:00AM-12:00PM Join Valley County Conservation District and Roubie Younkin for this gardening class designed just for kids! This class, aimed for kids aged six and up, will teach basic gardening skills and help kids start seeds to grow at home. To RSVP, contact Valley…
Health Insurance Q&A with SWMITC and Mountain Health Co-Op April 25 10:00AM-11:00AM Join this training to learn and discuss group eligibility, the utilization of both Copay and HSA medical plans, prescription drug information, and dental and vision benefits. Employees are encouraged to ask any and all questions they may have regarding group benefits. About the…
SRWG Freezout Lake Spent Ammo and Trash Pickup April 26 For more information, contact Madison Coyler.
Hill County CD Seed Packing Event April 26, 2025 10:00AM-02:00PM 206 25th St Havre, MT Seed Packaging Party on April 26th starting at 10:00 am. We will be packaging seeds to distribute to the community for our pollinator project! The Pollinator Project is an initiative by the MACDs to promote an increasing population for our pollinators, thus…
Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change (Envirothon 2025) April 28-29 Great Falls, Montana High Plains Conservation District, (formally Cascade Conservation District) is excited for this year’s Montana Envirothon Competition. This event is a great competition involving Range, Soils, Aquatics, Wildlife and Forestry. There is a written test portion along with…
Please see the Flathead CD website http://flatheadcd.org/ for more info.
Aquatic Pet Rehoming Event April 29 Missoula Pre-registration for surrendering aquatic pets is highly encouraged, as it gives staff a good idea of what species to prepare for and how they will rehome surrendered pets. If you have any questions, reach out to sara@stopais.org or click here for more information.
Public invited to open house meetings on new Judith Landing State Park NOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. April 29 Yogo Inn 211 East Main Street Lewistown, MT 59457 In February of 2025, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired 109 acres at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri Rivers…
Pesticide Container Recycling: Missoula Landfill April 29 09:00AM-02:00PM Republic Services Missoula Landfill 3737 Coal Mine Rd Missoula, MT 59802 For more information, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org.
Lake Elmo State Park Community Education Meeting April 29 06:00PM-07:30PM 2300 Lake Elmo Drive Billings, MT 59105 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Lake Elmo State Park Community Engagement meeting on Tuesday, April 29, at the Billings FWP office (2300 Lake Elmo Dr.) beginning at 6 p.m. As a state park within the…
During the legislative session, the MACD Legislative Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7am via zoom. Please contact rebecca@macdnet.org for further information and the zoom link.
Pesticide Container Recycling: CHS Kalispell April 30 09:00AM-02:00PM 700 Rail Pk Dr Kalispell, MT 59901 For more information, contact Caroline at LakeCD@macdnet.org.
Public invited to open house meetings on new Judith Landing State Park NOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. April 30 05:00PM-07:00PM Fort Benton High School Auditorium 1406 Franklin Street Fort Benton, MT 59442 In February of 2025, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) acquired 109 acres at the confluence of the…
Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Plan meeting April 30 06:00PM-07:30PM Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold its annual update meeting on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan on Wednesday, April 30. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena and will…
Lewis & Clark Pollinator Seed Pick Up May 1 11:00AM-02:00PM Lewis & Clark Library - Lincoln Branch 102 9th Ave S Lincoln, MT 59639 Staff time is limited. If you have signed up for seed and cannot pick it up on one of these dates, you will need to contact Chris Evans at chris@lewisandclarkcd.org to set up…
Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Aquatic Herbicide Case Studies May 01, 2025 06:00PM-07:30PM Via Zoom Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension is hosting a four-part series to provide an educational opportunity for landowners, applicators, recreators, and other stakeholders on the when, where, and why of herbicide use. This educational series will cover both terrestrial and…
Land Stewardship Series: Landowner Fire Preparedness May 1 06:00PM-08:00PM Join local experts at the Land Stewardship Series at Flathead Valley Community College to learn techniques for managing your land. Thursdays, 6 -8pm, April 3 – May 8 Soil is the foundation for a healthy ecosystem that often gets overlooked. We will learn how to build…