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SUMMARY:MEPA Training
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nMEPA for CDs\nDemi Blythe\, CARDD MEPA Coordinator\, will provide an overview of the MEPA process as well as how to draft and prepare an ‘Environmental Checklist’ at this training. For those that won’t be able to attend\, it will be recorded. \nIn our training we’ll cover: \n\nWhy we have to consider and think about MEPA\nStep-by-step instructions on the Environmental Checklist\nHow the Checklist is used for DNRC (e.g.\, Environmental Assessments\, Categorical Exclusion determinations)\nResources\nQuestion/Answer session – we’re here to help!\n\nThank you for your participation! We hope this will help and clarify our MEPA process! \nZoom Info\nTime: Mar 31\, 2022 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86363769910?pwd=NTc1dDZqdmMzMlR5TW1tVncvdk9UQT09\nMeeting ID: 863 6376 9910\nPassword: 154703 \nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656 or +1 406 444 9999\nMeeting ID: 863 6376 9910\nPassword: 154703[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mepa-training-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-environmental-policy-act-mepa-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
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SUMMARY:WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
DESCRIPTION:WATERSMART COOPERATIVE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GRANTS FOR WATERSHED GROUP DEVELOPMENT\, PLANNING\, AND PROJECT DESIGN\nThe WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I funding opportunity is now available from the Bureau of Reclamation to develop a watershed group\, complete watershed management planning activities\, and design watershed management activities. Applicants may request up to $200\,000 for projects to be completed within two years. A non-federal cost-share is not required for this funding opportunity. \nThe funding opportunity is available on grants.gov by searching for opportunity number R22AS00163. Applications are due on March 31\, 2022\, at 4 pm MDT. \nThe Bureau of Reclamation will host a webinar on Thursday\, February 17\, 2022\, at 1 pm MST to discuss eligible applicants and project types\, program requirements\, and the evaluation criteria for the Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I funding opportunity. Click here to join the live event or use the same link to watch a recording after the completion of the live event. \nIf you have questions regarding applicant and project eligibility\, program requirements\, or the evaluation criteria\, click here and select CWMP Phase I Program Inquiry to schedule a time to talk with the program coordinators. \nFind out more about the Cooperative Watershed Management Program by visiting our website at www.usbr.gov/watersmart/cwmp.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/watersmart-cooperative-watershed-management-program/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T204628Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health Assessment
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSoil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health Assessment\, A New Approach\nPanelists: Patrick Freeze\, Willie Pretorius\, Zach Wright\, Ray Ward\, Nick Ward\nDate: April 16 \nZoom Link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5316474401423/WN_22epqjaEQg6RWcQaruZS7A \nDescription: Dr. Ray Ward\, Dr. Nick Ward\, Willie Pretorius and Patrick Freeze of Ward Laboratories along with Zach Wright of Living Soil Compost Lab LLC discuss a NEW way to measure soil health: the Soil Health Assessment. This test combines everything we’ve learned about soil fertility and soil health into a single test\, helping farmers and ranchers measure and manage soil health without compromising productivity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-health-webinar-series-soil-health-assessment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220324T123000
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CREATED:20220119T215504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T215542Z
UID:25061-1648119600-1648125000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Monitoring in Service to Local Communities
DESCRIPTION:Data Stewardship: Monitoring in Service to Local Communities\nHow data can support and enhance collaborative efforts and outcomes for land stewards and local communities. Steward (verb): to manage or look after (another’s property) \nLearn More
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/monitoring-in-service-to-local-communities/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220324T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T192717Z
UID:26051-1648116000-1648134000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:CMR Community Working Group
DESCRIPTION:CMR Community Working Group\nTo all past and present participants to the CMR Community Working Group\, \nThe CMR CWG Planning Committee\, with the help of Valley County Conservation District\, is planning to hold our next meeting on March 24\, 2022 from 10:00am-3:00pm in Glasgow\, Montana at the Cottonwood Inn & Suites. The topic focus for this meeting will be sage-grouse. We are setting up a broad range of presenters to cover the work Montana has done to benefit the species and talk about future plans as well. Once we have a finilized agenda\, we will post it to our webpage\, www.cmrcwg.org. \nPlease RSVP by March 10 if you are planning to attend in-person or virtually by clicking on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PLKT6P. This will help us for the meal count and if attending virtually\, who to send the Zoom meeting link to. If attending in person\, please be prepared to pay $13 for the meal. \nLooking forward to hearing from you soon. \nThank you\, \nCMR CWG Planning Committee\n-Bill Milton\n-Dean Rogge\n-Perri Jacobs\n-Paula Gouse\n-Molly Masters\n-Morgan Marks\n-Corrie Williamson\n-Tory Sribner \nCWG Purpose\, Mission and Goals\nRSVP Link (Please RSVP by March 10\, 2022) \nCMR NWR Community Working Group Website:\nhttp://www.cmrcwg.org \nMissouri River Conservation Districts Website:\nwww.missouririvercouncil.info
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cmr-community-working-group-2/
LOCATION:Cottonwood Inn and Suites\, 54250 US-2\, Glasgow\, MT\, 59230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings
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SUMMARY:CMR Community Working Group
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]CMR Community Working Group[vc_column_text]The Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Community Working Group (CMR CWG) was formed to enhance and preserve the ecological\, economic\, and social well-being of the 6 counties (Fergus\, Garfield\, McCone\, Petroleum\, Phillips\, and Valley) surrounding the Refuge. Participants in the group include agency representatives\, landowners\, grazing permittees\, county commissioners\, conservation districts\, interest groups\, and engaged citizens.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cmr-community-working-group/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri Conservation District River Council (MRCDC)":MAILTO:mrcdc@macdnet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220316T195348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T195348Z
UID:26362-1648033200-1648044000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MT Soil Health Focus Group - Miles City
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-miles-city/
LOCATION:Miles City\, Miles City\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220322T190000
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CREATED:20220303T180508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T180521Z
UID:26155-1647972000-1647975600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Broadwater Conservation District Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/broadwater-conservation-district-monthly-meeting/2022-03-22/
CATEGORIES:CD Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220322T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T201711Z
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SUMMARY:CDOWG
DESCRIPTION:Contact Tahnee Benson (SheridanCD@macdnet.org) or Eric Rannestad (eric@macdnet.org) for zoom information.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cdowg-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220323
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CREATED:20220301T165250Z
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UID:26034-1647907200-1647993599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:World Water Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Groundwater-Making the Invisible Visible
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/world-water-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220323
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220228T173947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T170318Z
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SUMMARY:National Ag Day
DESCRIPTION:They have created a really nice social media packet for people to use to promote Ag Day at https://www.agday.org/promote#:~:text=Ag%20Day%20is%20celebrated%20on\,falls%20during%20National%20Ag%20Week.\nPurpose\n\n\nThe Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture\, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in our society. The Agriculture Council of America and the National Ag Day program was started in 1973. \n\n\nCore Values\nCanva Kit: \nhttps://www.canva.com/design/DAE6hXXr4-Y/D-YepLdL7-sk1zyjzx2M7Q/edit?utm_content=DAE6hXXr4-Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton \n\n\nACA believes that every American should:\n\nUnderstand how food and fiber products are produced.\nAppreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe\, abundant and affordable products.\nValue the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy.\nAcknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture\, food and fiber industry.\n\n\n\nKey Initiatives\n\n\nThe primary focus of ACA is to conduct the National Agriculture Day Program which occurs in March of every year. \n\n\nStrategic Priorities\n\n\nACA will: \n\nSupport and encourage programs and activities in observance of National Agriculture Day by organizations\, companies and individuals.\nProvide planning information and materials in support of National Agriculture Day programs and activities.\nInform trade and general media about National Agriculture Day and provide information to increase awareness.\nInvolve the agricultural public relations community in support of National Agriculture Day.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/national-ag-day/
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220318T110000
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CREATED:20220316T202602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T202704Z
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SUMMARY:Submittable Training for Grant Recipients
DESCRIPTION:Reminder: Training for Grant Recipients\nDNRC Conservation and Resource Development Division is moving to a new Grant Management System called Submittable.  Please join us for a webinar on Friday\, March 18 at 10 AM to introduce our grantees to the new system.   \nWebinar:  Introduction to Submittable for Grant Recipients\nFriday\, March 18 at 10 AM \nAgenda \nStarting your application or form \n\nActive Grants\nNew Applications\n\nViewing your Submission \nManaging your grant in Submittable \n\nHow to find your project\nSubmitting Progress Reports\, Reimbursement Requests\, and other forms\nEditing forms\nMessaging in Submittable\n\nQuestions and Discussion \nHow to Join:   \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:  https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/81594808692?pwd=ekFKNnYzMllaN1Q4WjRxQitQTkFVQT09\nPasscode: 724580 \nOr One tap mobile : US: +12063379723\,\,81594808692#\,*724580#  or +12133388477\,81594808692#\,*724580#\nOr Telephone: Dial (for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):       US: +1 206 337 9723  or +1 213 338 8477  or +1 646 558 8656 \nWebinar ID: 815 9480 8692\nPasscode: 724580
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/submittable-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220319
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220302T213915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T213915Z
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SUMMARY:MACD 2022 Scholarship Deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-2022-scholarship-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T193407Z
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SUMMARY:MEPA Training
DESCRIPTION:Demi Blythe\, CARDD MEPA Coordinator\, will provide an overview of the MEPA process as well as how to draft and prepare an ‘Environmental Checklist’ at this training. For those that won’t be able to attend\, it will be recorded. \nIn our training we’ll cover: \n\nWhy we have to consider and think about MEPA\nStep-by-step instructions on the Environmental Checklist\nHow the Checklist is used for DNRC (e.g.\, Environmental Assessments\, Categorical Exclusion determinations)\nResources\nQuestion/Answer session – we’re here to help!\n\nThank you for your participation! We hope this will help and clarify our MEPA process! \nZOOM Information: \nTopic: MEPA for CDs\nTime: Mar 17\, 2022 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86176705227?pwd=MllObll3aFNNcmExSzJLRTI3bkxLUT09\nMeeting ID: 861 7670 5227\nPassword: 205314 \nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656 or +1 406 444 9999\nMeeting ID: 861 7670 5227\nPassword: 205314\nFind your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/khue4imbH
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mepa-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T195056Z
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SUMMARY:MT Soil Health Focus Group - Glasgow
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-glasgow/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, Glasgow\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220119T215317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T215539Z
UID:25056-1647514800-1647520200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Collaborative Monitoring Successes
DESCRIPTION:Putting People and Data to Work: Collaborative Monitoring Successes\nThree examples of community-based and regional cooperative monitoring approaches. \nLearn More
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/collaborative-monitoring-successes/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T195057Z
UID:26357-1647428400-1647439200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MT Soil Health Focus Group - Great Falls
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-great-falls/
LOCATION:Great Falls\, Great Falls\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T201339Z
UID:25091-1647424800-1647432000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:March Employee Roundtable\nMeeting Information\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95758528510?pwd=NzNVVFY5dyt0c3dVcWl0SlcyNjh2QT09\nMeeting ID: 957 5852 8510\nPasscode: 077549\nOne tap mobile\n+14086380968\,\,95758528510#\,\,\,\,*077549# US (San Jose)
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2-2022-03-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T170000
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SUMMARY:Irrigation Development Grants
DESCRIPTION:Irrigation is the dominant commercial use of Montana’s water and is a key component of Montana’s economy\, accounting for 96% of surface and ground water withdrawals. The irrigation development grant program was created to increase the value of irrigated crops while preserving natural resources and the environment for future generations.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/irrigation-development-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220314T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220314T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220202T204005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T200645Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MACD Board Meeting\nThe March MACD Board Meeting will be on Monday\, March 14th at 7am via zoom. The plan is to cover normal board business from 7am-8am followed by an hour-long (8am-9am) discussion of proposed updates to the MACD resolutions process and committee structure. You should have just received the google calendar invite. \nPartners – Please note that this means your reports will take place at least a half hour earlier than usual. \n\nThe Resolutions and Committees workgroup will be meeting this Friday at 12:30pm. I will be emailing out those materials shortly to the following people who have conveyed their interest: MACD Executive Comm. members\, Jeff Pattison\, Chris Evans\, Willy Bernard\, and Steve Wanderaas. If you want to participate in this meeting and are not included on this list\, please let me know ASAP.\n\n\n\nMeeting Information\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85142078080?pwd=QmlUZU1hWlFsc0ZEdnVVMlJGN1BtQT09\nMeeting ID: 851 4207 8080\nPasscode: 909827\nOne tap mobile: +16699006833\,\,85142078080#\,\,\,\,*909827# US (San Jose)
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-board-meeting-3-2022-03-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220302T195330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195330Z
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SUMMARY:CARDD MEPA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Demi Blythe\, CARDD MEPA Coordinator\, will provide an overview of the MEPA process as well as how to draft and prepare an ‘Environmental Checklist’ at this training. For those that won’t be able to attend\, it will be recorded. \nIn our training we’ll cover: \n\nWhy we have to consider and think about MEPA\nStep-by-step instructions on the Environmental Checklist\nHow the Checklist is used for DNRC (e.g.\, Environmental Assessments\, Categorical Exclusion determinations)\nResources\nQuestion/Answer session – we’re here to help!\n\nContact Mary Hendrix (Mary.Hendrix@mt.gov) for meeting information
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cardd-mepa-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220302T201106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T201106Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Ad Hoc Committee (LAHC) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LAHC Meeting\nOur next Legislative Ad Hoc Committee (LAHC) Meeting will be on Wednesday\, March 9th at 1pm via zoom.I will send out the meeting materials in the coming days\, in the meantime the zoom link for the meeting is included below.\n\nThe topics for this meeting will include:\n\n\nWater Policy Interim Committee (WPIC) meeting on March 15-16\, including the CD Panel on Erosion\nEnvironmental Quality Council (EQC) meeting on March 22-23\, including a discussion about potential funding sources for conservation districts\nLegislative strategy\, including opportunities for engagement at upcoming CD events\n\nThere are official members of the LAHC appointed by the MACD Board\, however\, all supervisors and employees are welcome to attend. Additionally\, our Core partners often attend and provide critical information/insight as well.\n\nZoom\nLink: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86712939998?pwd=U1FsajIwYnE1RkMwOE1zcnIydWFIUT09\nMeeting ID: 867 1293 9998\nPasscode: 486815\nPhone:  +13462487799 or +16699006833
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/legislative-ad-hoc-committee-lahc-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220302T195730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195731Z
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SUMMARY:Employee Organization Area 2 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Employee Organization Area 2 Meeting\nPlease contact Kay Webb at littlebeavercd@macdnet.org for more information
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-organization-area-2-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220302T200046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T200047Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Corps Discussion Forum
DESCRIPTION:Soil Corps Discussion Forum\nMACD has one more opportunity to provide Soil Corps feedback if you missed the Discussion Forums we held in Ennis\, Missoula\, Great Falls\, and Glasgow last month. We had great discussions and wanted to extend a few more days specifically for Areas that we have not heard from: Area 2+4 before we do our final wrap-up. You can join us this Friday\, March 4th at 10AM by Zoom (link below)\, or fill out this Google Form. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!\n\nThe Discussion Forums invite Conservation Districts and other partner organizations to have a conversation around building soil health capacity in our respective regions. Specifically\, is there a need for a Soil Corps program in Montana and what might that look like? Many districts operate on a lean budget\, so how can an AmeriCorps member add value to your already strapped team? What kind of projects does your community need assistance with? Many districts and organizations have spoken via survey about what their region’s needs are in regards to potential soil health projects they could use more help with\, whether that’s actual soil sampling\, help with outreach\, grant writing\, help with soil assessments\, etc. We will focus these discussions on the opportunities and barriers of hosting a member. Please join us for a Zoom discussion. Partner organizations outside of districts are welcome to attend.\n\nMontana Association of Conservation Districts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Soil Corps Discussion Forum\nTime: Mar 4\, 2022 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88390887488?pwd=djJ2Tkl6V2c0MFhxbGNwZlVtN2xZdz09 \nMeeting ID: 883 9088 7488\nPasscode: 525502\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,88390887488#\,\,\,\,*525502# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,88390887488#\,\,\,\,*525502# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\nMeeting ID: 883 9088 7488\nPasscode: 525502\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdfJQjj4nn
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-corps-discussion-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T170000
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CREATED:20220202T205715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T205716Z
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SUMMARY:CEMIST Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CEMIST In Person Meeting\nWhen: Thu Mar 3\, 2022 1pm – 5pm (MST) \nWhere: Winnett MT
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cemist-meeting/
LOCATION:Winnet\, MT\, Winnet\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220302T205750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T205750Z
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SUMMARY:Climate-Smart Commodities: Second Funding Pool
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities: Second Funding Pool Outreach\nUSDA is committed to supporting a diverse set of farmers\, ranchers and forest owners through climate solutions that increase resilience\, expand market opportunities and strengthen rural America. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022. \n\nLearn more and register on the USDA Website
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/climate-smart-commodities-second-funding-pool/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172548
CREATED:20220302T194418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T194648Z
UID:26057-1646308800-1646310600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:USDA Tech Brown Bag Webinars
DESCRIPTION:  \nMarch 3: CRP Renovation—A Crested Wheatgrass and Smooth Brome Case Study Kristin McRae\, Resource Conservationist  \nMarch 10: How to Better Partner MT-DEQ 319 Non-Point Source Grant Dollars into Proposed or Approved MFC TIPs Cory Wolfe\, State Engineer  \nMarch 17: The Basics of Wind Erosion\, What Causes it and How to Fix It Susan Tallman\, State Agronomist \n\nMicrosoft 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\,\,247975902#   United States\, Washington DC \nPhone Conference ID: 247 975 902#\nFind a local number | Reset PIN\nLearn More | Meeting options
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-tech-brown-bag-webinars/2022-03-03/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220302T170000
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CREATED:20220302T205329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T205428Z
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SUMMARY:ARPA Money Q&A
DESCRIPTION:ARPA Money Q&A\nMichelle McNamee will be doing a Q&A session for the ARPA Water and Sewer Grants (this includes the RRGL and other CD related grants that are drawing from ARPA money) on Tuesday March 22\, 2022 from 1 to 2 pm. This will be recorded and posted for anyone who cannot attend. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/85136439687?pwd=NVIzbHYxbmQ3cnowWVlPbkc2SVhwZz09\nMeeting ID: 851 3643 9687\nPassword: 267202\nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656 or +1 406 444 9999\nMeeting ID: 851 3643 9687\nPassword: 267202
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/arpa-money-qa/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220301T120000
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CREATED:20220202T194946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T195020Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid – Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:A free Mental Health First Aid virtual course\, led by a trained facilitator from the University of Montana\, is being offered to Montana farmers and ranchers through the Montana Organic Assn. The two four-hour virtual sessions are March 1 and March 3 beginning at 8 am each day. Two hours of self-paced pre-work are required prior to the start of the course. Participants will receive a certificate of completion if all course requirements are met. \nMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. It teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of addictions and mental stresses and illnesses. \nBased on the concept of CPR\, the Mental Health First Aid course teaches you the following. \n\nRisk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.\nInformation on depression\, anxiety\, trauma\, psychosis\, and addiction disorders.\nA 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.\nWhere to turn for help — professional\, peer\, and self-help resources.\n\nPre-registration is required and is limited to the first 20 applicants. Sign up and learn more here: Mental Health First Aid Course.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mental-health-first-aid-virtual-training/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous,Trainings and Workshops
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