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SUMMARY:MACD Finance Committee
DESCRIPTION:The MACD Finance Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. (This is typically the Wednesday prior to MACD Board Meetings). Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-finance-committee-4/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250602T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250602T090000
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SUMMARY:MACD Executive Committee
DESCRIPTION:The MACD Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. \nBoard Organization Documents
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-executive-committee/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250529T180000
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SUMMARY:EPA and Army to Gather Input on WOTUS in Utah
DESCRIPTION:EPA and Army to Gather Input on WOTUS in Utah\nMay 29  \n02:00PM-04:00PM (Session 1)\, 04:30PM-06:00PM  \nHybrid Modality (Primarily accessible via Zoom\, see body text for Utah address) \nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army (Army) will host a hybrid listening session in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, to obtain input from the general public on the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. This will be the final listening session offered to the general public. \nEPA and Army are conducting this hybrid listening session for public on Zoom and in person at the Utah Department of Environmental Quality Multi-Agency State Office Building 195 N 1950 W\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84116. Consecutive sessions will be offered at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. MT and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. MT. \nClick here for more information or to register.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/epa-and-army-to-gather-input-on-wotus-in-utah/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250508T192600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192602Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Branding for Natural Resources!
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Branding: What It Is and Why It’s Important For Natural Resources!\nMay 29 \n12:00PM-01:00PM \nStrong branding isn’t just for big companies\, it’s a powerful tool for forestry & natural resource professionals\, too. In this presentation on branding basics\, you’ll learn what it means to clearly communicate the value of your work\, whether you’re sharing research\, promoting an Extension or outreach program\, managing nurseries\, or leading restoration efforts. This webinar will give you an overview of the essentials of building a professional\, trustworthy brand that resonates with landowners\, partners\, and the broader public. We will discuss how to shape your mission statement\, create meaningful taglines\, and maintain a consistent voice and visual identity\, online and in the field. Designed specifically with natural resource professionals in mind\, this presentation will help you better understand how to strengthen your outreach\, build credibility\, and increase the impact of your programs. \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/intro-to-branding-for-natural-resources/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250523T135809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T135809Z
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SUMMARY:NCDEA Webinar: Telling Your District Story
DESCRIPTION:NCDEA Webinar: Telling Your District Story\nMay 28  \n10:00AM-11:30AM  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/ncdea-webinar-telling-your-district-story/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250203T171120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T141112Z
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SUMMARY:Education Work Group Committee Meeting (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Education Work Group Committee Meeting\nEducation Work Group Committe Meetings will be held every three months on the second Wednesday of that month. The meeting dates for 2025 will be: \nFirst quarter – February 12th\, 9am (Zoom) \nSecond quarter – May 14th\, 9am (Zoom) (RESCHEDULED TO MAY 28th) \nThird quarter – August 13th\, 9am (Zoom) \nFourth quarter – November 19th\, time TBD (in-person at Convention)\n\nFor more information\, contact madi@macdnet.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/education-work-group-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250527T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250513T140513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T215846Z
UID:68948-1748345400-1748352600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Tax Considerations for Agri-Tourism Operations Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tax Considerations for Agri-Tourism Operations Webinar\nMay 27  \n11:30AM-1:30PM  \nOften agritourism involves both Form 1040 Schedule C and Schedule F activities as well as some sales and property tax considerations. Join Rob Holcomb and Kevin Burkett for an overview of relevant tax law affecting these operations. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/tax-considerations-for-agri-tourism-operations-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250526T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250422T212418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T212418Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Resolution Info Session
DESCRIPTION:MACD Resolution Info Session\nMay 26  \n01:00PM-02:30PM  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 879 0893 7393\nPasscode: 980252
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-resolution-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250522T133000
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CREATED:20250414T144940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T145611Z
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SUMMARY:The Impacts of EAB and the Efforts to Preserve Black Ash Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Impacts of EAB and the Efforts to Preserve Black Ash\nMay 22  \n12:00PM-01:30PM  \nExamining the cultural impacts of EAB damage\, and the efforts of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to preserve black ash as a cultural resource.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/the-impacts-of-eab-and-the-efforts-to-preserve-black-ash/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T133000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Buckthorn Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Buckthorn: Innovative Strategies for Invasive Control and Habitat Restoration\nMay 21  \n12:00PM-01:30PM  \nInvasive buckthorn continues to threaten native ecosystems\, but new and creative management approaches are showing promising results. This webinar will explore cutting-edge strategies to control and replace buckthorn\, including the Cover It Up program\, which utilizes native plantings to suppress regrowth\, targeted goat grazing\, and the use of fungal pathogens to weaken buckthorn populations. Join experts as they share research-backed insights\, real-world applications\, and success stories from the field. Whether you’re a land manager\, conservationist\, or homeowner\, this session will equip you with practical tools to restore habitat and reclaim invaded landscapes. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/beyond-buckthorn-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20220119T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T143956Z
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SUMMARY:Employee Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:EO Roundtable Meetings usually meet on the third Wednesday of the month. For this month’s zoom information contact Chris Evans (chris@lewisandclarkcd.org). [Note: The EO Roundtable meetings for July 2025 and August 2025 have both been cancelled. For more information\, contact Chris Evans.]\n\nTopic: MCDEO Roundtable\nTime: 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYlcO6vqj4vH9JCgJL-Wxx0Fi_fv8J3lFOD/ics?icsToken=DEGG1umcCWKBUYQiuQAALAAAADwKmtGvG2Rvb0Ff-PjxGh-OCZo8B4pWN1MFq51i9EHWuYLq0wiyxAIgdIFl_0MckQV3gWP3-FYgUYYRQTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=lPa1Rf1TSMegj2n2gdrRKQ\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82877745556Meeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512— \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US (Houston)\n+16694449171\,\,82877745556#\,\,\,\,*626512# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US \nMeeting ID: 828 7774 5556\nPasscode: 626512
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/employee-roundtable-2/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Meetings,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250430T171243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T171243Z
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SUMMARY:310 Refresher
DESCRIPTION:310 Refresher\nMay 21  \n10:00AM-11:30AM \nHailey will be presenting a 310 refresher during the May CD Roundtable. This refresher course will be great for anyone new to 310 permitting or seasoned pros. We’ll cover timelines\, the review process\, emergency procedures\, and violations. \nFor more information\, contact eo@macdnet.org.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/310-refresher/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250428T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T154627Z
UID:66940-1747821600-1747825200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MCDEO Roundtable: 310 Refresher
DESCRIPTION:MCDEO Roundtable\n310 Refresher\nMay 21\, 2025 \n10:00AM-11:00AM \nVia Zoom \nHailey will be presenting a 310 refresher during the May CD Roundtable. This refresher course will be great for anyone new to 310 permitting or seasoned pros. We’ll cover timelines\, the review process\, emergency procedures\, and violations. \nMore Information Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/mcdeo-roundtable-310-refresher/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250520T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250414T144605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T144605Z
UID:64788-1747742400-1747747800@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Roots of Resilience Webinar: Fighting the EAB Impact on Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Roots of Resilience: Fighting the EAB Impact on Wetlands\nMay 20  \n12:00PM-01:30PM \nEmerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) is causing widespread mortality of black ash (Fraxinus nigra) trees in the western Great Lakes region\, threatening forest ecosystems and biodiversity. To assess the impacts\, researchers studied black ash wetlands in northern Minnesota\, documenting wildlife species\, including birds\, mammals\, and amphibians. Experimental simulations of EAB-related tree loss revealed significant changes in forest structure and hydrology\, influencing wildlife communities. Findings emphasize the need for management strategies that promote alternative tree species to maintain habitat complexity and support biodiversity. Integrating ecological\, hydrological\, and cultural perspectives will be key to conserving these vital ecosystems.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/roots-of-resilience-webinar-fighting-the-eab-impact-on-wetlands/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250513T161343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T161343Z
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SUMMARY:RDRA Progress Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:RDRA Progress Meeting Notice\nMay 20  \n09:00AM-11:00AM  \nAtlantic Richfield\, EPA\, Butte-Silver Bow County\, Montana DEQ\, and the Montana Natural Resource Damage Program invite the public to observe the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (BPSOU) Remedial Design/Remedial Action Progress Meeting (RDRA Progress Meeting) in a Zoom event by computer or smart phone. Because you will be watching a working meeting\, there will be no method for asking questions or making statements. \nJoining information:  \nJoin ZoomGov Meeting \nhttps://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1613705854 \nMeeting ID: 161 370 5854
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/rdra-progress-meeting-notice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250506T152738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T152738Z
UID:68168-1747677600-1747681200@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Adapting With Virtual Fencing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Adapting With Virtual Fencing Webinar\nMay 12 (Part 1) & May 19 (Part 2) \n06:00PM-07:00PM \nJoin Quivira Coalition and World Wildlife Fund for a two-part webinar series on virtual fencing on May 12 and 19. Virtual fencing is still a new and developing technology\, but for many ranchers\, it has transformed how they raise livestock while protecting and rejuvenating native grasslands and wildlife that rely on intact and healthy working lands. Join for one or both sessions. \nMay 12: Join Andrew Jakes\, a senior research scientist with the Wyoming Migration Initiative and Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit\, and rancher Leo Barthelmess to learn about the connections between sustainable wildlife habitats and virtual fencing ranch management. \nMay 19: Interested in virtual fencing but don’t know which technology makes the most sense for your operation? Ask questions and hear from a panel of ranchers on different technologies available and what might be a best fit for you.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/adapting-with-virtual-fencing-webinar/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250414T143945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T143945Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Move Firewood Emotional versus Objective Language Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Move Firewood Social Media Message Frame Testing: Emotional versus Objective Language\nMay 19  \n02:00PM-03:30PM  \n\n\nEffective communication on invasive species is crucial for generating awareness and reducing further anthropogenic spread of forest pest and pathogens like EAB. Message frames in invasion biology have evolved as outreach efforts shift away from using potentially problematic metaphors to more ethically conscious language. We at Don’t Move Firewood tested two types of socially responsible message frames on Facebook: one with values-based\, emotional and protective language against one with objective\, fact-based language to determine if there were any differences in engagement.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/dont-move-firewood-emotional-versus-objective-language-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250414T142923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T142923Z
UID:64776-1747656000-1747661400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:Impacts and Management of Emerald Ash Borer Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Impacts and Management of Emerald Ash Borer Webinar\nMay 19  \n12:00PM-01:30PM  \nThe emerald ash borer has killed billions of ash trees in cities and forests across the US and Canada. Several ash species in our region inhabit different types of forests and play important ecological roles. The results of 20 years of monitoring the impacts of emerald ash borer on ash populations and forest ecosystems show the ways this invasive pest has changed our forests. Management actions can be used in situation-specific combinations to mitigate the impacts of EAB\, preserve ash species\, and restore forest function. \n 
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/impacts-and-management-of-emerald-ash-borer-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T093000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20230915T212232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T162002Z
UID:39674-1747639800-1747647000@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MACD Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The MACD Board meets on the third Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. \nhttps://macdnet.org/about-us/board-organization-documents/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-board-meeting-5/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250418T181634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T181634Z
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SUMMARY:Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Reducing Unnecessary Herbicides
DESCRIPTION:Herbicide Basics Webinar Series:\nReducing Unnecessary Herbicides in our Environment  \nMay 15\, 2025 \n06:00PM-07:30PM \nVia Zoom \nMissoula County Department of Ecology and Extension is hosting a four-part series to provide an educational opportunity for landowners\, applicators\, recreators\, and other stakeholders on the when\, where\, and why of herbicide use. This educational series will cover both terrestrial and aquatic applications and highlight the importance of understanding the potential environmental impacts of this treatment strategy. It is also an opportunity for applicators to earn continuing education credits. \nMore Information \nInformational Flyer \nReducing Unnecessary Herbicides in our Environment   \nThe fourth and final session of this series will integrate information covered throughout the series and focus on minimizing the impact of herbicide use on freshwaters. Janelle Groff will present the Flathead Lake Biological Station’s Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program and share about how land-based actions can have lasting impacts on our water. The Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program (MT PSPP) is a collaborative network in Western Montana working to reduce pesticide pollution in our waters through sustainable best practices. MT PSPP supports water quality monitoring\, community education and engagement\, and activities to improve water quality. This presentation will include information on how herbicides (such as those used in lawn care) can move into our soil and waterways. Additionally\, this session will cover the concept of integrated pest management (IPM) to describe actions that can be taken to reduce the risks of herbicide use and introduce alternative methods to manage invasive plant populations. \nMore Information on Session \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/herbicide-basics-webinar-series-reducing-unnecessary-herbicides/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250513T140128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T140128Z
UID:68947-1747310400-1747317600@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series\nMay 14-May 15  \n12:00PM-02:30PM (May 14)\, 12:00PM-02:00PM (May 15)  \nJoin USDA for a free webinar series for military veterans\, transitioning service members\, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher resources for the military community. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 14\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:30pm Eastern \n\nUSDA Key Personnel Introduction and Overview\nVeterans and the USDA\, with Michael Sherman Introduction to USDA’s definition of military veteran farmer and rancher and how it differs across agencies.\nHow to Get Started\, with Michael Sherman Guidance on how to prepare for a successful appointment at the local Service Center.\nCredit Worthiness\, with Amanda Robertson Learn the factors FSA Loan Officers use to determine credit worthiness.\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:00pm Eastern \n\nValue-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)\, with Carlos Contreas and DeLea Taylor Overview of grant program to help with value-added production and sales.\nEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)\, with Floyd Nauls Learn how to integrate conservation practices into working land.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-bfr-veterans-webinar-series/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250423T153715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T153715Z
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SUMMARY:Convention Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Convention Planning Meeting\nThird Thursday of every month  \n10:00AM-11:30AM \nWe are looking forward to seeing everyone in Billings this November 18-20 for the 2025 Convention!\n\nWe aim to keep Convention’s location central for venue logistics and reasonable travel while ensuring that all areas have the opportunity to participate as hosts (and no areas are overburdened)\, and I am excited to share that Area 1 and Area 2 will be hosting this year’s event! With that said\, Convention planning meetings are open to everyone\, and we invite all suggestions for training and content.\n\nConvention planning meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month – the first will be held tomorrow (4/17) at 10am! Planning meetings are open to all conservation district staff\, supervisors\, and partners. My apologies for sending out this notice last minute – meeting reminders and agenda will typically go out 1 week prior to meetings.\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 898 5985 3141 \n\nPasscode: 642957
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/convention-planning-meeting-2/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
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SUMMARY:USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series\nMay 14-May 15  \n12:00PM-02:30PM (May 14)\, 12:00PM-02:00PM (May 15)  \nJoin USDA for a free webinar series for military veterans\, transitioning service members\, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher resources for the military community. \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 14\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:30pm Eastern \n\nUSDA Key Personnel Introduction and Overview\nVeterans and the USDA\, with Michael Sherman Introduction to USDA’s definition of military veteran farmer and rancher and how it differs across agencies.\nHow to Get Started\, with Michael Sherman Guidance on how to prepare for a successful appointment at the local Service Center.\nCredit Worthiness\, with Amanda Robertson Learn the factors FSA Loan Officers use to determine credit worthiness.\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\n2:00 – 4:00pm Eastern \n\nValue-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)\, with Carlos Contreas and DeLea Taylor Overview of grant program to help with value-added production and sales.\nEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)\, with Floyd Nauls Learn how to integrate conservation practices into working land.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-bfr-veterans-webinar-series/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250514T083000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20231228T222059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T222059Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Finance Committee
DESCRIPTION:The MACD Finance Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. (This is typically the Wednesday prior to MACD Board Meetings). Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-finance-committee-4/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250506T164645Z
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SUMMARY:Interagency Bison Management Plan Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Interagency Bison Management Plan Virtual Meeting\nMay 14 \nPartner agencies in the Interagency Bison Management Plan will meet virtually on May 14 for their annual spring meeting. \nThe meeting will be held over Zoom\, and the link is available on the IBMP’s new website\, ibmpinfo.org. There will be a public feedback session during the meeting. Individuals who wish to provide feedback must register online by May 13 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. \nTo view the meeting agenda and to register to participate in the public feedback session\, click here.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/interagency-bison-management-plan-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250506T152719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T152719Z
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SUMMARY:Adapting With Virtual Fencing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Adapting With Virtual Fencing Webinar\nMay 12 (Part 1) & May 19 (Part 2) \n06:00PM-07:00PM \nJoin Quivira Coalition and World Wildlife Fund for a two-part webinar series on virtual fencing on May 12 and 19. Virtual fencing is still a new and developing technology\, but for many ranchers\, it has transformed how they raise livestock while protecting and rejuvenating native grasslands and wildlife that rely on intact and healthy working lands. Join for one or both sessions. \nMay 12: Join Andrew Jakes\, a senior research scientist with the Wyoming Migration Initiative and Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit\, and rancher Leo Barthelmess to learn about the connections between sustainable wildlife habitats and virtual fencing ranch management. \nMay 19: Interested in virtual fencing but don’t know which technology makes the most sense for your operation? Ask questions and hear from a panel of ranchers on different technologies available and what might be a best fit for you.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/adapting-with-virtual-fencing-webinar/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250418T180446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T180447Z
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SUMMARY:Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Terrestrial and Riparian Herbicide Applications
DESCRIPTION:Herbicide Basics Webinar Series:\nTerrestrial and Riparian Herbicide Applications\nMay 08\, 2025 \n06:00PM-07:30PM \nVia Zoom \nMissoula County Department of Ecology and Extension is hosting a four-part series to provide an educational opportunity for landowners\, applicators\, recreators\, and other stakeholders on the when\, where\, and why of herbicide use. This educational series will cover both terrestrial and aquatic applications and highlight the importance of understanding the potential environmental impacts of this treatment strategy. It is also an opportunity for applicators to earn continuing education credits. \nMore Information \nInformational Flyer \nTerrestrial and Riparian Herbicide Applications \nThe third session of Missoula County’s herbicide webinar series is a presentation by Jeffrey Pettingill focused on terrestrial and riparian applications for herbicide. This presentation will cover small-scale terrestrial application considerations such as weed identification\, seasonality\, weather conditions\, chemical options\, and PPE basics. Additionally\, this presentation will describe how to differentiate between irrigation corridors and riparian areas to limit non-target impacts of terrestrial herbicide use. \nMore Information on Session \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/herbicide-basics-webinar-series-terrestrial-and-riparian-herbicide-applications/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250506T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250506T080000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20241219T215345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T213728Z
UID:51093-1746514800-1746518400@macdnet.org
SUMMARY:MACD Legislative Committee
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During the legislative session\, the MACD Legislative Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7am via zoom. Please contact rebecca@macdnet.org for further information and the zoom link.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-legislative-committee-3/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250505T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250505T090000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20220202T204812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T215734Z
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SUMMARY:MACD Executive Committee
DESCRIPTION:The MACD Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of the Month at 7:30am via zoom. Contact Rebecca Boslough for meeting details. \nBoard Organization Documents
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/macd-executive-committee/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T201036
CREATED:20250418T175449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T175450Z
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SUMMARY:Herbicide Basics Webinar Series: Aquatic Herbicide Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:Herbicide Basics Webinar Series:\nAquatic Herbicide Case Studies\nMay 01\, 2025 \n06:00PM-07:30PM \nVia Zoom \nMissoula County Department of Ecology and Extension is hosting a four-part series to provide an educational opportunity for landowners\, applicators\, recreators\, and other stakeholders on the when\, where\, and why of herbicide use. This educational series will cover both terrestrial and aquatic applications and highlight the importance of understanding the potential environmental impacts of this treatment strategy. It is also an opportunity for applicators to earn continuing education credits. \nMore Information \nInformational Flyer \nAquatic Herbicide Case Studies \nFor the second session of Missoula County’s herbicide webinar series\, Jon Gosselin will be presenting an overview of aquatic herbicide application. Gosselin will discuss the methods\, modes of action\, monitoring efforts\, and regulations of aquatic herbicides. This presentation will focus on real-life examples of aquatic herbicide applications highlighting several different species and water body types. Additionally\, he will touch on the EPA’s role\, the state registration process\, approvals\, permits\, and notifications for aquatic herbicide use. \nMore Information on Session \nRegister Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/herbicide-basics-webinar-series-aquatic-herbicide-case-studies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Miscellaneous
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