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 will also provide an opportunity to highlight the work of farmers, ranchers, gardeners, agencies, and organizations that are stewarding soil health across Montana. More…
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/
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 will also provide an opportunity to highlight the work of farmers, ranchers, gardeners, agencies, and organizations that are stewarding soil health across Montana. More…
Plank Stewardship Initiative Grant Informational Session Wednesday April 3rd 1pm Via Zoom MACD will be hosting an info session with the Plank Stewardship Initiative on a new funding opportunity. Through its grantmaking program, The Plank Stewardship Initiative (PSI), a 501(c)3 private foundation, provides financial resources to organizations that work to enhance the capabilities and livelihoods…
DNRC Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Working Group Meeting April 9 1pm-5pm April 10 8:30am-3pm Sleep Inn & Suites (Tongue River Room), 1006 S Haynes Avenue, Miles City Miles City, MT April Meeting Objectives Clarify common ground, areas of opportunity for continued integration of perspectives, and items of divergent opinion regarding the updated proposed district court…
Montana Department of Agriculture Waste Pesticide Disposal Event Wednesday April 10 Libby, 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…
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.
DNRC Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Working Group Meeting April 9 1pm-5pm April 10 8:30am-3pm Sleep Inn & Suites (Tongue River Room), 1006 S Haynes Avenue, Miles City Miles City, MT April Meeting Objectives Clarify common ground, areas of opportunity for continued integration of perspectives, and items of divergent opinion regarding the updated proposed district court…
Source Water Collaborative Hosts Webinar on BIL April 10th, 2024 12:30pm-2:00pm Via Zoom The Source Water Collaborative is hosting its second webinar as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Leaning Exchange Webinar Series titled Demystifying How to Access BIL Funds for Source Water Protection and Natural Infrastructure. This webinar will showcase the wide array…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 https://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/
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…
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…
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 (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…
CMR Community Working Group Meeting Who Are The Ecosystem Providers? April 18, 2024 Fort Peck More Information Here
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…
Please go to the Beaverhead CD website at http://www.beaverheadwatershed.org/beaverhead-conservation-district/ for more information.
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
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…
Please see the Flathead CD website http://flatheadcd.org/ for more info.
Missouri River Conservation District Council Executive Committee Meeting The Missouri River Conservation District Council will be meeting April 23, 2024 More Information Here
Monthly Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
CEMIST Meeting April 24, 2024 10am-12pm Via Zoom Zoom Link Here Meeting ID: 823 2714 8854 Passcode: 5555 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. …
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rangeland Resources Committee Meeting May 1, 2024 Full Agenda Here Zoom Link Here Meeting ID: 848 5543 3650 Password: 513789 Dial by Telephone +1 646 558 8656 Find your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/kEXLns2Yv
2024 Montana Agritourism Conference: Building Agritourism from the Ground Up: Inviting You to the Table. May 3, 2024 9am-5pm Montana State University Bozeman, MT The Montana Agritourism Conference is organized by the Montana Agritourism Fellows and MSU, where professionals from various fields like tourism, agriculture, education, and government come together to explore agritourism. The theme,…
Cattle Handling and Stockman Clinic May 3rd, 2024 Lewistown Livestock Yards Lewistown, MT Come join a cattle handling and stockmanship clinic in Lewistown on May 3rd. There will be presentations, free lunch, and more! For more information reach out to Ryan or Megan Green at (406) 462-5408. Event Poster
