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SUMMARY:Pollinator Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Week: Wings of Life!\n\nPollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Popular events include planting for pollinators\, hosting garden tours\, participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops\, and so much more. However you choose to celebrate this year\, be sure to register your event on the map below\, and share your story with us by tagging us on social media using the hashtag #PollinatorWeek. \n\nThe folks at Pollinator.org have created a great Toolkit to use\, with educational posters\, logos and social media kit tools!
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/pollinator-week-2022/
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SUMMARY:Nominations for CD Advisory Council (CDAC)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is seeking nominations and applications for conservation district supervisors to serve on the newly formed Conservation Districts Advisory Council (CDAC). CDAC was created to replace the former Conservation Resources Advisory Council (RCAC). \nCouncil’s Name and Agency  \nConservation Districts Advisory Council\, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation \nCouncil’s Composition  \nThe composition of the Council shall be seven (7) members with one (1) from western Montana\, one (1) from south central Montana\, one (1) from northwestern Montana\, two (2) from eastern Montana and two (2) from north central Montana. \nCouncil’s Purpose  \n\nAdvise and assist the Conservation Districts Bureau on district operations and conservation-related issues including impending conservation matters.\nFacilitate communication between the Conservation Districts Bureau and districts.\nAdvocate the importance of the work and value of the conservation districts to the public\, partners\, and stakeholders.\n\nCouncil Member Responsibilities \nThe Council will meet at a minimum of 2 times per year. Members will be tasked with ensuring that the Conservation Districts Bureau is in alignment with its purpose of empowering conservation districts to meet their mission through legal and operational support\, financial assistance\, and professional development. \nIf interested\, please complete the gubernatorial application and send to Stephanie Criswell. She is available for questions and nominations at 406-444-6669\, steph.criswell@mt.gov. \nSincerely\, \nAmanda Kaster\nAMANDA KASTER\nDepartment of Natural Resources and Conservation\, Director[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Miscellaneous
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SUMMARY:Feral Swine Table-Top Exercise (Save the Date)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Feral swine are an invasive species that can damage resources\, destroy crops\, and spread disease. The threat of feral swine in Montana will mostly likely come from animals that migrate from Canada or humans that transport animals into our state. \nThe Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) and MT Department of Livestock are co-hosting a meeting for key members of county\, state\, federal\, and tribal agencies to discuss and plan for feral swine detections in Montana. \n\nPlease save the date for a meeting on June 30 in Helena.  Watch for a formal invitation coming soon.\nIn-person participation is preferred but a virtual option will be available.\n\nMISC Website[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/feral-swine-table-top-exercise-save-the-date/
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SUMMARY:Feral Swine Tabletop Exercise
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFeral Swine Table-Top Exercise – June 30 in Helena\, MT \nThe Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) and MT Department of Livestock are co-hosting a meeting for key members of county\, state\, federal\, and tribal agencies to discuss and plan for feral swine detections in Montana. \n\nPlease save the date for a meeting on June 30 in Helena.  Watch for a formal invitation coming soon.\nIn-person participation is preferred but a virtual option will be available.\n\nFeral swine are an invasive species that can damage resources\, destroy crops\, and spread disease. The threat of feral swine in Montana will mostly likely come from animals that migrate from Canada or humans that transport animals into our state. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/feral-swine-tabletop-exercise/
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SUMMARY:COCO AIM Grant Applications (Rolling)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCOCO NOW ACCEPTING AIM GRANT APPLICATIONS | Rolling through July 1 \nThe COCO AIM grant is funding for forestry or fuel mitigation projects. The team is releasing a Summer 2022 Request for Proposals. For the summer round\, we request everyone submit a full application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from June 1\, 2022 until July 1\, 2022. We highly recommend getting your application submitted as soon as possible! \nApplications will be accepted on a rolling basis from June 1\, 2022 through July 1\, 2022 \nYou will be notified within two weeks of submitting your application on whether your project was selected for funding. If selected\, we expect to finalize contracts no later than August 1\, 2022. \nPLEASE VISIT THE AIM GRANT WEBPAGE FOR ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AIM GRANT OPPORTUNITY \nPlease thoroughly read the RFP HERE.   \nDOWNLOAD the AIM Grant application HERE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/coco-aim-grant-applications-rolling/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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SUMMARY:COCO Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCOCO NOW ACCEPTING AIM GRANT APPLICATIONS \nThe team is releasing a Summer 2022 Request for Proposals. For the summer round\, we request everyone submit a full application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from June 1\, 2022 until July 1\, 2022. We highly recommend getting your application submitted as soon as possible! \nLearn More[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/coco-grant-applications/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Stoats and Mink
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWildlife Speaker Series: Songbirds | June 1\nJoin the Ruby Habitat Foundation on the evening of June 1st for a free presentation on songbirds! \nWildlife Speaker Series: Scaup | June 8\nJoin the Centennial Valley Association for a free presentation on scaup. Jeff Warren of the US FWS will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Stoats and Mink | July 1\nJoin the Ruby Valley Conservation District for a free presentation on stoats and mink. The Montana Trappers Association will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Snake Savvy | Aug 3\nJoin the Madison Valley Ranchlands Group for a free presentation on snakes. Dr Jared Beaver (MSU) and Stephen M. Vantassell (MT Dept of Ag) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Pika | July 9\nJoin the Jack Creek Preserve for a free presentation on pika. Dr. Eric Beever (USGS) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Beavers | July 14\nJoin the Big Hole Watershed Committee for a free presentation on beavers. Torrey Ritter (FWP) and Elissa Chott (Clark Fork Coalition) will present.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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