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DistrictsAbout About Montana Association of Conservation Districts Since 1942, we (MACD) support Montana’s conservation districts in their mission to champion balanced conservation solutions and partner with private landowners to keep our land and water healthy for the next generation. MACD provides support through advocacy, programs, partnership building, resources and more. Conservation Districts Montana’s conservation districts partner with private landowners to keep our land and water healthy for the next generation. Led and staffed by locals, conservation districts champion balanced conservation solutions for those that they serve.About Districts Programs Programs Water Quality Mini Grants Ranching for Rivers MT Soil Health Symposium Montana Conservation Partnership Initiative Communications Assistance Big Sky Watershed Corps Sage Grouse Initiative Bridger Plant Materials Center All Programs News News Stories TMC: Spring 2024 April 17, 2024 TMC: Summer 2023 July 31, 2023 Policy Blog MACD Policy CDs Present to WPIC on Water Storage Health Insurance Survey for CDs: Due January 31st Dates for 2024 Comprehensive Water Review – Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) District Dispatch Announcements Riparian Grazing Management Workshop MACD Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2024 NACD Poster Contest Upcoming Upcoming Annual Events Calendar Annual Convention Area Meetings Spring Board Meeting Legislative Meet & Greet MT Soil Health Symposium Stewardship Week May 20 Featured Featured 7:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring MACD Board Meeting Jun 11 Featured Featured June 11 - June 13 MACD Spring Board Meeting Jun 17 Featured Featured 7:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring MACD Board Meeting View Calendar Calendar MACD Annual Convention Area Meetings Spring Board Meeting MT Soil Health Symposium Resources Resources Featured Hubs Legislative Resource Hub Collection of legislative resources and news relevant to conservation districts. MACD Documents Hub Hub location for MACD documents, minutes, tax forms, bylaws, etc... MACD Communications Hub Collection of communications resources offered to MT Conservation Districts. Soil & Water Conservation Hub High-level directory of soil and water conservation resources. Popular Resources MACD Membership Website CD Contact Directory Gilly CD Toolbox CD Documents Library MACD Board Organization Documents Conservation District Map Job Board Employee Handbook All Resources Search Search Submit CREDIT: NRCS MONTANA Madison County Conservation District Many of Montana’s conservation districts provide funding resources, educational opportunities, and technical assistance for landowners looking to make rangeland improvements. CREDIT: NRCS MONTANA Cascade Conservation District Montana’s conservation districts partner with private landowners to keep our land and water healthy for the next generation. CREDIT: NRCS MONTANA Lake County Conservation District Conservation districts provide support and assistance for fuels reduction projects. These projects utilize a variety of methods such as hand thinning, and planned fires that help prevent future catastrophic fire damage. CREDIT: NRCS MONTANA Toole County Conservation District Farmer near Shelby, Montana talks about the changes he has made to his farm - from a wheat/fallow operation to a diversified seed producing farm. CREDIT: NRCS MONTANA Flathead County Conservation District Conservation districts operate aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection stations across Montana. In conjunction with education and monitoring these inspection stations protect our state’s water resources. Working together for local, commonsense conservation About Districts QUICK LINKS Membership Website Membership resources for conservation districts. Resolutions Process Resolution process that directs the work of MACD. District Map Map of conservation districts and their contact information. Working together for local, commonsense conservation About Districts QUICK LINKS Resolutions Library MACD Convention Contact Directory About Conservation Districts About Conservation Districts Montana’s conservation districts partner with private landowners to keep our land and water healthy for the next generation. Led and staffed by locals, conservation districts champion balanced conservation solutions for those that they serve. Conservation districts (CDs) are local units of government with missions that vary with the use and resource concerns of their area. In addition to many unique programs offered by individual districts, all 58 conservation districts administer stream (310) permitting in their area. Many conservation districts are also involved with watershed planning, aquatic invasive species prevention, pollinator habitat, soil health programming, and more. Learn More Find Your District cost share; center pivot; irrigation water management; 6/20/11; Manhattan, Montana; public domain Montana Association of Conservation Districts The Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing and supporting Montana’s conservation districts through advocacy, programs, partnership building, and more. For [set dynamically] years, the Montana Association of Conservation Districts has been contributing to the success of districts across Montana. Created in 1942, MACD is governed by a statewide Board of Directors, who simultaneously serve as district supervisors in their own districts. In order to carry out the specific directives of the Board, MACD maintains an office and staff in Helena. Learn More Our Partnerships Stories The Montana Conservationist The Montana Conservationist is MACD’s quarterly publication about the work of Montana’s conservation districts and their partners. 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Issue Archives TMC: Spring 2024 The Montana Conservationist April 17, 2024 View Story arrow_forward TMC: Summer 2023 The Montana Conservationist July 31, 2023 View Story arrow_forward TMC: Spring 2023 The Montana Conservationist April 26, 2023 View Story arrow_forward TMC - February 2022 The Montana Conservationist March 4, 2022 View Story arrow_forward TMC - January 2022 The Montana Conservationist January 27, 2022 View Story arrow_forward TMC – December 2021 The Montana Conservationist December 29, 2021 View Story arrow_forward Latest Announcements May 14, 2024 Riparian Grazing Management Workshop April 18, 2024 2024 NACD Poster Contest April 18, 2024 Stewardship Week Information All Announcements Policy News August 14, 2023 Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations to Missouri Basin and Western Montana Resource Advisory Councils July 31, 2023 License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity June 1, 2023 Governor Gianforte signs HB 321 – CD Funding Bill Policy Blog Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024 MACD Executive Committee Meeting Minutes April 15, 2024 MACD Board Meeting Minutes-April 15, 2024 April 10, 2024 MACD Executive Meeting Minutes-04/01/24 All Meeting Minutes Calendar May 14 May 14 - May 16 Montana Spring Water School 2024 May 15 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Recurring Comprehensive Water Review Stakeholder Working Group Meeting May 15 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Employee Roundtable May 20 Featured Featured 7:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring MACD Board Meeting May 23 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Education Committee Meeting View Calendar Find Your District Resources MACD has a collection of resources for districts, partners, and landowners. To submit a resource, please email your suggestion to communications@macdnet.org and we will find a place for it on our website. View All Resources Resource Hubs Soil & Water Conservation Resource Hub MACD’s hub for all soil and water related resources. MACD Documents Hub The MACD Documents Hub is the one-stop shop for all of MACD’s organization documents. Organizational… Legislative Resource Hub Curated and annotated collection of legislative resources relevant to conservation...