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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
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SUMMARY:Rangeland Resources Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rangeland Resources Committee Meeting\nMay 1\, 2024  \nFull Agenda Here  \nZoom Link Here \nMeeting ID: 848 5543 3650 \nPassword: 513789 \nDial by Telephone \n+1 646 558 8656 \nFind your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/kEXLns2Yv
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rangeland-resources-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
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SUMMARY:Conservation District Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Districts Advisory Council Meets April 18 \nHELENA\, 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. \nThe purpose of the Council is to advise and assist the CDB on programs\, activities\, and programs relating to conservation districts. Specifically\, the Council will: \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 about the importance of the work and value of the districts to the public\, partners\, and stakeholders.\nActively participate in recruiting\, training\, and engaging district supervisors.\n\nTo participate via zoom\, email Denise Cook at dcook3@mt.gov with your name and a request. Instructions will be sent for joining and participating in the meeting by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to CDB staff and forwarded to the Council. \nZoom Link Here \nMeeting ID: 868 9927 7264 Password: 368468 \nDail by Telephone +1 646 558 8656 \nMore Information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-district-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20240403T143009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T143009Z
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SUMMARY:DNRC Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DNRC Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Working Group Meeting\nApril 9 1pm-5pm \nApril 10 8:30am-3pm \nSleep Inn & Suites (Tongue River Room)\, 1006 S Haynes Avenue\, Miles City  \nMiles City\, MT  \nApril Meeting Objectives\n\nClarify common ground\, areas of opportunity for continued integration of perspectives\,\nand items of divergent opinion regarding the updated proposed district court and\ndivision court models\nIdentify areas of concern and potential alternatives regarding provisional permits and\nchanges\nUpdate and clarify water planning\, growth and exempt well holistic package and action\nitems\nDiscuss and understand potential policy concepts regarding exempt wells\nReminder: Recordings of prior Stakeholder Working Group meetings\, as well as notes and other handouts\, are all available in the Meetings & Materials archive on the Comprehensive Water Review website\n\nFull Agenda  \nApril 9th Zoom Registration  \nApril 10th Zoom Registration
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/dnrc-comprehensive-water-review-stakeholder-working-group-meeting/2024-04-10/
LOCATION:Miles City\, Miles City\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20240403T143009Z
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SUMMARY:DNRC Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DNRC Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Working Group Meeting\nApril 9 1pm-5pm \nApril 10 8:30am-3pm \nSleep Inn & Suites (Tongue River Room)\, 1006 S Haynes Avenue\, Miles City  \nMiles City\, MT  \nApril Meeting Objectives\n\nClarify common ground\, areas of opportunity for continued integration of perspectives\,\nand items of divergent opinion regarding the updated proposed district court and\ndivision court models\nIdentify areas of concern and potential alternatives regarding provisional permits and\nchanges\nUpdate and clarify water planning\, growth and exempt well holistic package and action\nitems\nDiscuss and understand potential policy concepts regarding exempt wells\nReminder: Recordings of prior Stakeholder Working Group meetings\, as well as notes and other handouts\, are all available in the Meetings & Materials archive on the Comprehensive Water Review website\n\nFull Agenda  \nApril 9th Zoom Registration  \nApril 10th Zoom Registration
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/dnrc-comprehensive-water-review-stakeholder-working-group-meeting/2024-04-09/
LOCATION:Miles City\, Miles City\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20240226T171111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T171504Z
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SUMMARY:Montana Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Montana Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Meetings\nMore Meeting Information Here \n\nPublic Listening Session \nMarch 12\, 2024: 5:00pm-7:00pm \nFlathead Valley Community College – Room AT-139\, Arts and Technology Building\, Kalispell  \nZoom Registration Here \n  \nStakeholder Working Group Meeting \nMarch 13\, 2024: 8:30am-3:30pm \nSpringHill Suites\, 250 Old Reserve Drive\, Kalispell \nZoom Registration Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-comprehensive-water-review-stakeholder-meetings/2024-03-12/
LOCATION:Kalispell\, Kalispell\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240305T103000
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CREATED:20240213T220114Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Strategic Planning Training Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:DIY Strategic Planning Training Opportunities\nMarch 5 at 9a.m and March 6 at 5p.m. \nPlease join the CD Bureau to learn how to craft a thoughtful and compelling roadmap for your conservation district’s future. These sessions will guide participants through a four-step process of crafting a strategic plan without the assistance of a hired planning facilitator. Take-home resources will include strategic planning discussion questions and an easily customizable plan template with sample conservation districts priorities\, strategies\, and goals for your district to consider. \nTerry Profota is the founder of Sage 4 Success and has been working with hundreds of nonprofits\, businesses\, and organizations helping them to improve their effectiveness since 2004. She retired as a professor at Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship at the end of 2018. Profota has also developed and taught online nonprofit management courses for the University of Montana and was a Founding Board Member and past Chair of the Montana Nonprofit Association. \nMore information on Sage 4 Success’ work\, resources and clients can be found at www.sagenonprofitconsulting.com \nZOOM INFORMATION \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/2227574277?pwd=ciswV0hxdk5ibFNDeklBTnBFVW50Zz09&omn=81625699530 \nMeeting ID: 222 757 4277\nPassword: 221372 \nDial by Telephone\n+1 646 558 8656
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/diy-strategic-planning-training-opportunities/2024-03-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20240209T162617Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The objectives of the meeting include providing updates on action items from the Water Planning\, Growth\, and Exempt Wells (PGE) and Final Decree Transition sub-working group discussions\, prioritizing exceptions to the permitting process\, reviewing and determining PGE priorities for the 2025 legislative session\, discussing the selection process for judges\, fostering shared understanding of issues\, developing creative solutions for addressing concerns\, strengthening working relationships\, and gathering input and guidance on priorities and next steps from the sub-working group.\n\n\nMeeting Details: \nFebruary 13\, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Helena \nDNRC Headquarters Montana Room & Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Registration Here \nMeeting Agenda
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/comprehensive-water-review-stakeholder-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Montana DNRC Headquarters\, 1539 11th Ave\, Helena\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20230915T031226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T031227Z
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SUMMARY:CDB Planning\, Project\, and Pollinator Grants
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCDB Grants | Oct 15\nThe first grant cycle for CDB Planning\, Project\, and Pollinator Grants is now open. Applications are due Oct. 15. Contact your CD Specialist to discuss these grant opportunities or to receive feedback on a draft application.\nGrant Guidelines \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/cdb-planning-project-and-pollinator-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20230322T194003Z
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SUMMARY:Reclamation and Development Planning Grants
DESCRIPTION:DNRC Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) is now accepting applications for RDGP Planning Grants. Grants up to $50\,000 are available to any city\, county\, Tribe\, conservation district or other political subdivision in Montana. For additional information visit the RDG Planning Grants page.  \nApplications due:  Thursday\, April 13 by 5:00 pm \nThe RDG Program funds planning for the following project types: \n1. Mineral Development:  Projects that repair\, reclaim\, and/or mitigate environmental damage to public resources from non-renewable resource extraction (mining\, hazardous waste\, and oil and gas) \nand/or \n2. Crucial State Need:  Projects that identify clear measurable benefits to natural resources across a watershed or region of the state.  The primary goal of the project must be to improve natural resources in the State. Eligible project types include: \nDrought Mitigation –  Projects that identify and mitigate drought and develop management plans in line with the State Water Plan.  The primary purpose of the project must be to address drought and have a benefit to natural resources across a watershed or region of the state.  Examples include development of drought plans that lead to project implementation and address drought management or mitigation and planning for specific projects that address drought across a watershed or region of the State\, as the main purpose of the project\, and have been identified in an approved planning document to improve issues related to drought. \nFlood Assessment and Mitigation – Projects addressing natural resource impacts to a watershed or region of the State.  Examples include planning for large-scale flood assessment and mitigation projects that identify clear benefits to natural resources across a watershed. \nOther projects that meet a crucial State need to protect Montana’s resources.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/reclamation-and-development-planning-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20230404T195517Z
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SUMMARY:310 Training
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the month of April\, Hailey Graf from the DNRC Conservation District Bureau will be hosting online 310 trainings twice a week. On Mondays\, the trainings will be at 2 PM and on Wednesdays the trainings will be at 6 PM. Each training will consist of a 20-minute presentation with 10 minutes for Q&A. Every training will be recorded and will have an accompanying Fact Sheet summarizing the information and frequently asked questions. All materials will be available on the DNRC website about a week after each presentation. \n\nMonday\, April 3\, 2 PM\n\nWhat is a project?\n\n\nWednesday\, April 5\, 6 PM\n\nForming a Team & Conducting Onsite Inspections\n\n\nMonday\, April 10\, 2 PM\n\nDetermining 310 Jurisdiction\n\n\nWednesday\, April 12\, 6 PM\n\nEmergencies\n\n\nMonday\, April 17\, 2 PM\n\nViolations\n\n\nWednesday\, April 19\, 6 PM\n\nComplaints\n\n\nMonday\, April 24\, 2 PM\n\nKnow your forms\n\n\nWednesday\, April 26\, 6 PM\n\nPermits from other agencies\n\n\n\nJoin the Monday\, 2PM trainings here: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/88528113198?pwd=QWpoT3RzQlEwMnBYVkdpc0ozd0djdz09 \nJoin the Wednesday\, 6 PM trainings here: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/84859736797?pwd=cU9HRHBJMjB3Szl0U0h2QjZDdWhoUT09
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/310-training/2023-04-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20230208T222030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T222031Z
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SUMMARY:Renewable Resource Planning Grants
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URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/renewable-resource-planning-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20230208T221533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T221533Z
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SUMMARY:Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program Deadline
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URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/renewable-resource-grant-and-loan-program-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20221026T190301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T190302Z
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SUMMARY:Grazing Workshop with Jim Gerrish
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PLEASE RSVP BY PHONE\, EMAIL\, OR FACEBOOK MESSAGE \n\n406-787-5232\nRCCD17@GMAIL.COM\n\nWorkshop sponsored by Roosevelt County Conservation District\, Sheridan County\nConservation District\, and Montana DNRC \nLunch and Refreshments will be served[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/grazing-workshop-with-jim-gerrish/
LOCATION:Culbertson\, Montana\, 5808 MT Hwy 16\, Culbertson\, MT\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20220831T151132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T151132Z
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SUMMARY:Statewide Administrators Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nStatewide Administrators Bootcamp | Oct 27-28\, 2022\nArea 4 is hosting a Statewide Administrators Bootcamp October 27th and 28th 2022 in partnership with the MCDEO and DNRC CARDD. This is a 2 day workshop for new administrators or CD Employees being taught by Senior Administrators! This training will be a day in the life of an CD employee\, a great opportunity to meet other CD employees and a great learning opportunity! \nThis page will be updated with registration and additional details as they become available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/statewide-administrators-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Ln #6391\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20220623T144546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T190503Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220628
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20220623T153615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T153631Z
UID:29377-1656288000-1656374399@macdnet.org
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]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/nominations-for-cd-advisory-council-cdac/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20220407T175142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T205027Z
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SUMMARY:How Spokane CD Became a Conservation Powerhouse
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nHow Spokane Conservation District Became a Conservation Powerhouse\nEat\, Learn\, and Grow during the 2022 MACD Spring Board Meeting\nLearn how Spokane Conservation District (SCD) grew from a modest district to a self-sustaining one. Vice Chair Randy James and SCD Director\, Vicki Carter\, will share their districts journey\, so you can learn how they became a conservation powerhouse in Washington State. \nRSVP by June 1st\nTo RSVP\, please email: Katherine Certalic (KCertalic@mt.gov)[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27677″][vc_column_text]\nSpeakers\nVicki Carter \nVicki Carter currently serves as the Director of the Spokane Conservation District. Her management experience includes over 30 years in human resource management\, accounting and financial management\, project and program development\, and governmental insurance programs. She provides input to policy and legislative matters at local and state levels. \nVicki is active in the veteran community of Spokane through her work as Director of Vets on the Farm. VOTF has gained statewide and national attention by emphasizing the growing need to fill a gap in our agricultural production with post 9/11 Veterans ready for a new mission. Vicki was instrumental in the formation of the Farmer Veteran Coalition Washington State Chapter and was recently appointed to the national Farmer Veteran Coalition Board of Directors. Over the last 5 years\, Vicki has been instrumental in the purchase and development of a 50-acre former rock quarry in the heart of Spokane. \nRandall S. James \nRandy has lived in Spokane County in Washington State his whole life. He grew up loving the out-of-doors and continues to be an avid hunter\, fisherman\, backpacker\, and camper. Randy’s family roots and culture instilled a fierce Conservation Ethic that has continued to grow over his 70 years. Randy has been married to the love of his life for 46 years\, has three kids and two absolutely adorable and wonderful twin granddaughters that are five years old. He is currently retired from teaching after teaching science in a high poverty public school for 39 years. Randy absolutely loved his job and feels that he had the best job in the world; educating kids. Always wanting to be a farmer\, the closest he has come has been helping his neighbors swath (He loves swathing) and harvest and being on the Spokane Conservation District board for the past 23 years. He would tell you that one of the highlights of his life has been watching and helping the Spokane Conservation District family continue to be a conservation leader in putting conservation on the ground. He loves his family\, people\, the out-of-doors\, life-long learning\, and Conservation.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEudHJpYmUtZXZlbnRzLWV2ZW50LWltYWdlJTdCJTBBZGlzcGxheSUzQSUyMG5vbmUlM0IlMEElN0QlMEElM0MlMkZzdHlsZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/how-spokane-cd-became-a-conservation-powerhouse/
LOCATION:Helena\, Montana\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20220302T222504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T222504Z
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SUMMARY:Montana Drought Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next Montana Drought Task Force meeting is March 9\, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. \n\nZoom registration\nAgenda\n\nFor more information about the Montana Drought Management Plan\, check out this Webinar or visit mtdroughtinfo.org.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/montana-drought-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20220216T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T225820Z
UID:25904-1652659200-1652745599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:RDGP Project Grants
DESCRIPTION:RDGP Project Grants\nFor projects that compensate Montana citizens for the effects of exploration and mining on Montana lands and serve the public interest and the State of Montana. \nLearn More on the DNRC Website \n\nGrant Amount:\nDNRC will recommend no more than $300\,000 for most projects.  DNRC may recommend up to $500\,000 for a project if the applicant has clearly demonstrated multiple natural resource benefits \, the need and urgency of the project\, and the financial need and unavailability of other funds to complete the project. \nApplication Guidance and Forms\n\nRDG Project Grant Application Guidance\nFillable Project Narrative\nFillable Budget Justification\nBudget Table 1: Project Funding Package\nBudget Table 2:  Project Budget Summary Form\n\nHow to Apply:\nApplications must be postmarked by and received in grants.dnrc.mt.gov by 5 pm on May 16\, 2020. No late applications will be accepted. \nSubmitted Online: Online application at https://grants.dnrc.mt.gov \nSubmitted by Mail: One unbound hard copies of the entire application including a copy of all supporting documentation.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rdgp-project-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20220330T201936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T201936Z
UID:27132-1651795200-1651881599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: CDB Project Grants
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCDB Project Grants\nThe 2021 Legislature provided additional funding for CDB project grants. The Bureau is requesting proposals for on-the-ground conservation projects that address District issues and needs. The projects must address a landscape-scale resource concern\, cover multiple CDs\, and result in tangible resource benefits. Projects that also build district capacity will be given priority. Please see the attached for additional information including. Proposals are due May 6\, 2022. \nProject Limits: $20\,000 minimum\, up to $150\,000 per project. \nEligibility: All proposals that demonstrate conservation benefits are eligible.\nTo inquiry about ideas\, and/or project feasibility\, contact the CD Specialist for your District who will work with you to develop the proposal including a detailed scope\, schedule\, and budget. \n\nStephanie Criswell\, Steph.Criswell@mt.gov\, 406-444-6669\nMary Hendrix\,  Mary.hendrix@mt.gov\, 406-444-4253\nVeronica Grigaltchik\, Veronica.Grigaltchik@mt.gov\, 406-874-2046\nHailey Graf\, Hailey.Graf@mt.gov\, 406-437-4435\n\nSubmittable Application Link: https://grants.dnrc.mt.gov/submit/221568/fy-23-conservation-district-rfp-response-for-project-funding[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/deadline-cdb-project-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20260411T003322
CREATED:20220302T203342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T203342Z
UID:26101-1651190400-1651276799@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:FY 23 cycle for Conservation District Administration (CDA) Grants
DESCRIPTION:The FY 23 cycle for Conservation District Administration (CDA) grants is now open. For information about the program\, eligibility\, guidelines\, and forms visit: http://dnrc.mt.gov/grants-and-loans. The application can be found online\, as well as attached to this message. \nAs previously announced\, DNRC is moving to Submittable to receive and manage all grants including CDB\, ARPA\, RDB\, and watershed. We are slowly migrating. For this cycle\, applicants will need to create a Submittable account\, complete a short form\, and upload the completed application and budget spreadsheet form. Here is the direct application link on Submittable. \nApplications are due Friday\, April 29 by 5 p.m. (Note: Submittable automatically closed the application at 5 p.m. \nCDB hosted a Submittable training on February 17. View the recording: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/rec/share/Z5lMzJH6U3yxdMlHOmtemkxF0-CHiofH-WYyeZ3EcqeBTZY3HgkTj3WVWshdtkQq.C6xjtkn29GoG_biA.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/fy-23-cycle-for-conservation-district-administration-cda-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220202T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T211014Z
UID:25450-1650844800-1651017599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:2022 Envirothon
DESCRIPTION:2022 Envirothon\nThe Cascade Conservation District is now accepting registration for this year’s Montana Envirothon Competition. \nThis event is a great competition involving Range\, Soils\, Aquatics\, Wildlife and Forestry.  There is a written test portion along with an oral presentation to solve a current issue. The event will be held April 25th & 26th\, 2022 in Great Falls Montana. This year’s event current issue is “Waste to Resources”. \n\n2022 Competition Information Letter\nHotel Information and Competition Venue\nTeam Registration Form\n\nVisit the DNRC Envirothon page for information. \nFor all other information\, please contact the Cascade Conservation District at 406-866-0020.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2022-envirothon/
LOCATION:Great Falls\, Great Falls\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220316T203807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T203815Z
UID:26390-1650499200-1650585599@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: RDGP Planning Grants
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rdgp-planning-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220405
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220316T203306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T203308Z
UID:26387-1649030400-1649116799@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: Watershed Management Grants
DESCRIPTION:The Watershed Management Grant (WMG) Program goals are to provide financial support for the development and implementation of locally led watershed related planning and capacity building activities that conserve\, develop\, improve or preserve state natural resources. These goals are aligned with Montana Code Annotated (MCA) Title 85\, Chapter 1\, Part 6.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/deadline-watershed-management-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220330T203758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T203758Z
UID:27140-1648720800-1648728000@macdnet.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220321T185623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T185623Z
UID:26993-1648720800-1648724400@macdnet.org
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;TZID=America/Denver:20220318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220316T202602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T202704Z
UID:26379-1647597600-1647601200@macdnet.org
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;TZID=America/Denver:20220310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220302T195330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195330Z
UID:26070-1646917200-1646920800@macdnet.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220105T201211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T201212Z
UID:24593-1645142400-1645228799@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:RRGL Planning Grants
DESCRIPTION:RRGL Planning Grants\nThe DNRC Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program (RRGL) is accepting planning grant applications. Planning grants are available to government entities for planning activities which lead to an RRGL program project application to conserve\, manage\, develop or protect a renewable resource in Montana. \nProgram Guidence PDF
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rrgl-planning-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220115
DTSTAMP:20260411T003323
CREATED:20220105T200318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T200318Z
UID:24582-1642118400-1642204799@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:ARPA Irrigation Grants
DESCRIPTION:ARPA Irrigation Grants\nThe American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Infrastructure Advisory Commission is pleased to announce the opening of the ARPA Irrigation Grants. There is a total of $10 million available for eligible projects\, with a maximum award amount of $500\,000 per project. \nFor more information\, please visit the DNRC Irrigation Grant Program page.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/arpa-irrigation-grants/
CATEGORIES:Funding and Opportunities
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