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SUMMARY:Boating Bonanza: AIS Event
DESCRIPTION:Boating Bonanza: AIS Event\nAugust 3-4\, 2024  \nGeorgetown Lake  \nGrassy Point Picnic Area \nInvasive Species Action Network (ISAN) and the Western Montana Conservation Commission (WMCC) are hosting outreach activities for boaters at Georgetown Lake August 3-4\, 2024! Find them at the Grassy Point Picnic Area boat ramp with a wealth of information on AIS and giveaways of tools like boot brushes\, sponges\, towels\, and dry bags. These tools will assist boaters in CLEANING off any mud or debris\, DRAINING standing water\, and thoroughly DRYING all types of watercrafts between uses. ISAN and WMCC will also be helping boaters use the lake’s brand new CD3 unit to ensure their gear is free of invasive species. The CD3 unit features a large brush\, hose\, vacuum\, and everything else boaters need to thoroughly clean all their water toys. Additionally\, if you present a recent boat inspection receipt or use the CD3 unit to clean your watercraft\, you’ll be entered to win a Lifetime paddle!
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/boating-bonanza-ais-event/
LOCATION:Georgetown Lake\, Anaconda\, CA\, 59711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240806T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240806T140000
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SUMMARY:NRCS Montana Conservation Field Day
DESCRIPTION:NRCS Montana Conservation Field Day\nAugust 6\, 2024  \n07:00am-02:00pm \nNorthern Cheyenne Buffalo Pasture\nCrazy Head Spring\nLame Deer\, MT 59043 \nSave the Date Card \nJoin us as we visit sustainable ranchers who are leading conservation agriculture in their own operations\, in their communities and in the industry. During the farmer-led field day experience\, you’ll hear from ranchers who share their challenges and successes in implementing conservation practices on-the-ground and receive education around regenerative grazing\, water management\, composting\, range management\, biodiversity and biochar. \nHosted by Conservation Steward Brandon Small \nBrandon Small is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Lame Deer MT and is the director of the Northern Cheyenne Tribes buffalo ranch. He manages the day to day operations and implements all stewardship practices within the 15\,000-acre buffalo range. He is also a co-author of the Bison Shared Stewardship Strategy which is currently in development process. \nRegister Here \nAgenda \n7:30 a.m.                        Registration Opens \n8:00 a.m.                        Welcome \n8:30 a.m.                        Rotating Learning Sessions featuring: \n                                         Water Use/Water Management – Ty Morin and Kathy Knobloch – NRCS) \n                                         Regenerative Grazing and Fencing\, Range Health – Brandon Small and Kathy Knobloch \n                                          Buffalo Herds and Their Power to Restore Lands – Shane Mussetter \n12:30 p.m.                        Lunch Program \n1:00 p.m.                          America’s Conservation Ag Movement Partners \n2:00 p.m.                         Closing
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/nrcs-montana-conservation-field-day/
LOCATION:Lame Deer\, Lame Deer\, MT\, 59043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T120000
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SUMMARY:MT Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MT Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee Meeting\nAugust 15\, 2024  \n9:30am-12:00pm \n DNRC Headquarters \n1539 11TH Ave.\, Helena \nMeeting virtually and in person in the Montana Room at the DNRC Headquarters (1539 11TH Ave.\, Helena).
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mt-drought-and-water-supply-advisory-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Montana DNRC Headquarters\, 1539 11th Ave\, Helena\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T120000
DTSTAMP:20240807T184834Z
CREATED:20240807T184833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T184834Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fencing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Webinar 1: Exploring the Boundaries of Virtual Fence\n11:00am-12:00pm \nAugust 15\, 2024 \nLearn about the basics of virtual fence (VF) technology\, including an overview of the components\, potential applications\, and compare the current and emerging VF vendors. We hope this webinar will empower you to effectively evaluate VF for sustainable rangeland management. This 1-hour webinar is the first of a three-part series on VF. Learn more and register! [rangelandsgateway.org]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/virtual-fencing-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTSTAMP:20240812T171638Z
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SUMMARY:MCDEO National Conservation District Employee Association Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MCDEO CD Employee Association Meeting\nAugust 20-22\, 2024   \nBillings\, MT \nRegistration Here \nJoin the Montana Conservation District Employees Organization (MCDEO) for a mid year meeting  at the National Conservation District Employee Association Meeting. MCDEO is currently planning a project and a potential Bridger Plant Material Center tour. They are also planning some training and/or presentations. \nThis will be an amazing opportunity for collaboration with districts across our region\, as well as a chance to showcase the work we are doing in Montana! \nSave the Date Card \nROUGH AGENDA \nAgenda Draft \nThere will be travel funding from the Employee Organization\, but it probably won’t cover 100% of the travel/lodging\, we are still working out those details. \nKeep in mind as you’re doing your CD budgets\, that if your district can apply for the CDA grant\, you should start including EO related training/event travel and lodging expenses in your district’s budget and CDA grant application. \n2024 Travel Fund Application
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mcdeo-national-conservation-district-employee-association-meeting/
LOCATION:Billings\, MT\, Billings\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240821T170000
DTSTAMP:20240724T143018Z
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SUMMARY:Tributary Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Madison CD: Tributary Blitz\nAugust 21\, 2024 \n10:00am \nEnnis\, MT  \nThe Madison Conservation District\, in Ennis\, MT will be hosting our 5th annual Tributary Blitz on Wednesday\, August 21st and we are looking for volunteers to join us! The Tributary Blitz is a watershed-wide stream sampling event\, where we split volunteers up into teams based on the headwaters of each stream. You’ll get to collect basic water-quality data\, stream samples and also photo point monitoring of each stream. It’s a great chance to explore a new part of Montana and spend the day outside!\n\nWe’re also providing free lunches for all volunteers\, so come down enjoy a scenic lunch!\n\nInformational Flyer \n\nRSVP Information\nRSVP Deadline: August 12\nEmail: maia@madisoncd.org\nPhone: (406) 682-3181
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/tributary-blitz/
LOCATION:Ennis\, Ennis\, MT\, 59729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240822T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 River Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:2024 River Rendezvous\nAugust 22\, 2024 \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY  31 \nThe Missouri River CD Council\, Lewis and Clark CD\, Broadwater CD\, and Petroleum County CD are pleased to announce the date of this year’s River Rendezvous in Broadwater County.  This is an opportunity to network\, engage with\, and learn from one another on projects in Townsend\, MT. The tour includes visiting a mine reclamation site\, an irrigation related site\, learning about a 310-permit challenge\, a solar pump demonstration\, and learning about a 20-year study regarding cut-throat trout. \nJoin us in learning about: \n\nmining site reclamation\nirrigation infrastructure\nsolar water pump demonstration\ncutthroat trout study\n310 permit battle\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2024-river-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Townsend\, Townsend\, MT\, 59644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri Conservation District River Council (MRCDC)":MAILTO:mrcdc@macdnet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240822T120000
DTSTAMP:20240820T144317Z
CREATED:20240820T144316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T144317Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Environmental Justice in Agriculture Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Growing Environmental Justice in Agriculture Webinar\nAugust 22\, 2024 \n11:00am-12:00pm \nPart of the NACD + ESMC Restorative Justice Program Series\, Join a webinar for a presentation & open discussion on the evolving landscape of environmental justice in agriculture\, and theory on its intersection with a Restorative Justice framework. This webinar will review a proposed timeline & schedule for future meetings/program milestones. \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/growing-environmental-justice-in-agriculture-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240820T154620Z
CREATED:20240820T154619Z
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SUMMARY:Yesterday's Phosphorus\, Today's Water Quality Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Outcomes Webinar: Yesterday’s Phosphorus\, Today’s Water Quality: Conservation Insights from the USDA Legacy Phosphorus Assessment Webinar\nAugust 22\, 2024 \n12:00pm-1:00pm \nPhosphorus\, a critical fertilizer nutrient required for crop production\, can trigger unwanted changes to aquatic systems when it ends up in our water bodies. For producers and conservationists\, testing the soil and managing today’s additions of phosphorus in fertilizer and manure is just the first important step. Historical sources of phosphorus accumulate in soils\, wetlands\, and streams. As a result\, today’s water quality may reflect a phosphorus legacy that doesn’t readily respond only to SMART Nutrient Management. Mitigating legacy phosphorus requires targeted conservation in fields\, at the edges of fields\, and in watersheds. This may require new approaches to conservation. \nDr. Peter Kleinman will share recent insights from USDA’s Legacy Phosphorus Assessment Project during our free\, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar. Dr. Kleinman is a Research Leader with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Collins\, Colorado. He coordinates this collaborative effort between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and ARS to advance the science\, innovation\, and forecasting of legacy phosphorus mitigation strategies and ultimately support water quality improvements. Findings will be presented from Conservation Effects Assessment Project watersheds within the Chesapeake Bay\, Lake Champlain\, Lake Erie\, Mississippi River\, and Snake River. Producers\, conservationists\, and researchers may use the conservation insights shared during this webinar to strengthen legacy phosphorus mitigation efforts and improve water quality nationwide. \nMicrosoft Teams Information: \nRegistration is not required. Access the webinar via Microsoft Teams shortly before 2:00 p.m. eastern on August 22 by clicking “Join Webinar\,” below. Users on smartphones may need to download Microsoft Teams in advance. \nYou may also join via audio only: \nPhone Number: 202-650-0123\nPhone Conference ID: 502 499 365# \nJoin Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/yesterdays-phosphorus-todays-water-quality-webinar/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240827T110000
DTSTAMP:20240729T145714Z
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SUMMARY:CD Rental Equipment Program Training
DESCRIPTION:Rental Equipment Program Training\nAugust 27\, 2024  \n09:00am-11:00am \nThe training will include an overview of these new resources and more. Roosevelt CD will share their experience with various rental equipment types\, and how they have successfully expanded their program. We will also go over challenges and how to overcome them. \nZoom Information  \nZoom Link \nMeeting ID: 821 7465 6206 \nPassword: 007609
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cd-rental-equipment-program-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240827T150000
DTSTAMP:20240812T192107Z
CREATED:20240805T175544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T192107Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Agroforestry Training
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Agroforestry Training\nAugust 27\, 2024 \n11:00am-03:00pm \nIn partnership with the USDA Forest Service National Agroforestry Center\, NACD is excited to debut virtual agroforestry training sessions for conservation districts and partners! Demand for trained agroforesters is expected to increase as agroforestry-related Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects and Inflation Reduction Act-funded projects are implemented. An upcoming virtual regional training will introduce agroforestry and provide an educational foundation to help conservation districts and partners provide agroforestry technical assistance to landowners. \nThe virtual training will include an overview of geographically relevant agroforestry practices\, soil and water conservation and management\, funding opportunities and federal program navigation\, and planning and design considerations. It is designed for conservation districts and their partners and will include case study examples on incorporating agroforestry into existing conservation district program offerings. The training will also include navigation of state and federal programs to support land managers in accessing agroforestry financial assistance. \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/virtual-agforestry-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240827T160000
DTSTAMP:20240814T173812Z
CREATED:20240814T173811Z
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SUMMARY:BSWC Informational Webinar #1
DESCRIPTION:BSWC Informational Webinar #1\nAugust 27\, 2024 \n03:00pm-4:00pm \n  \nBSWC host introduction/orientation webinars for anyone interested in potentially hosting a BSWC member(s).  This one-hour virtual meeting covers the basics of the BSWC program and addresses questions of potential first-time host sites. It is NOT required but highly recommended for any first-time host site partner. \nPlease reach out to MCC if you have any additional questions\, or are interested in hosting a BSWC Member(s)! \nZoom Information \n\nMeeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83936054566\nMeeting ID: 839 3605 4566\nCall- in #: +1 669 900 6833
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/bswc-informational-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240830T120000
DTSTAMP:20240812T162608Z
CREATED:20240812T162607Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing on MT Pesticides Act
DESCRIPTION:Public Hearing on MT Pesticides Act\nAugust 30\, 2024  \n09:00am-12:00pm \nRoom 225 of the Scott Hart Building  \n302 N. Roberts\, Helena \nThe proposal notice regarding changes to the Montana Pesticides Act (MAR Notice No. 4-24-284) can be viewed on the Secretary of State’s website rules.mt.gov. A public hearing will be held at 9 am\, Aug. 30\, in Room 225 of the Scott Hart Building (302 N. Roberts\, Helena) to receive comments on the Montana Department of Agriculture’s proposal to amend\, adopt\, and repeal administrative rules pertaining to the Montana Pesticides Act published on pages 1903-1938 in Issue No. 15 of the 2024 Montana Administrative Register. Concerned persons may submit their data\, views\, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing or send them to the department by 5:00 pm\, Oct. 7.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/public-hearing-on-mt-pesticides-act/
LOCATION:Scott Hart Building\, 302 N. Roberts\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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