The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is seeking additional public comment on proposed themes related to recreational use of state trust land. During spring 2026, DNRC collected…
MACD is sharing information about SHAPE (Soil Health Assessment Protocol and Evaluation), a new farmer-friendly NRCS tool designed to benchmark soil health across the country and connect soil health conditions…
MACD's 2026 resolutions process is underway, and districts have additional time to prepare. The deadline to submit new resolutions and sunset challenges has been extended to September 1, 2026. This…
Montana farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to participate in Probing Our Country's Soil Health, a nationwide public-private partnership working to improve how soil health information can support on-the-ground management…
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…
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,…
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…
