The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced updates to 32 conservation practice standards aimed at strengthening conservation solutions for farmers, ranchers, and private landowners. The…
MACD encourages Conservation District supervisors, employees, and partners to participate in a brief, anonymous Conflict Management Survey. The survey is being used to help customize the upcoming Conflict Management training…
Welcome to Helena! Use this page as your quick-reference guide for meeting information, schedules, and important resources for the 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting & MACD Spring Board Meeting…
Montana’s Conservation Districts and conservation partners are leading important work across the state every day, from improving soil health and water quality to restoring watersheds, supporting working lands, and strengthening…
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has announced a public comment period for proposed administrative rules related to Conservation District grants. The rulemaking, authorized in HB 2,…
The Bridger Plant Materials Center's 2025 Report of Activities is now available. The report showcases the center's ongoing work to develop and promote plant materials and conservation practices that support…
MACD is pleased to share NRCS conservation planning outreach resources designed to help conservation districts connect local producers with conservation planning assistance. Summer is one of the best times for…
Request for Participation: Great Plains Survey of Conservation Districts Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is seeking input from Conservation District managers, technicians, and board members through a brief 3–5 minute…
The Montana Association of Conservation Districts 310 Civil Penalties Working Group has developed proposed changes to how civil penalties are evaluated and assessed by conservation districts, and is seeking stakeholder…
The annual call for resolutions is open! All districts in good standing may submit resolutions for consideration at the 2026 Area Meetings and Convention. Resolutions play a critical role in…
Join MACD and conservation partners from across the region for the 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting and MACD Spring Board in Helena, Montana, June 22–25, 2026. Registration is now…
The 2025 Conservation District Law Book is now available to download. Click Here to Download the 2025 CD Law Book
On September 9th, 2025, the MACD Executive Committee met to discuss several topics including: Governance Calendar Partner Reports Standing Committee Activity and Assignments Quarterly updates Read full minutes here.
On July 21st, 2025, the MACD Board met to discuss several topics including: Governance Calendar Partner Reports Financial Matters Executive Director and Operations Report Read full minutes here.
On August 4th, 2025, the MACD Executive Committee met to discuss several topics including: Operations, Policy, & Governance Updates Transition planning MACD Board Agendas Read full minutes here.
