High Plains Conservation District

09/02/2026

Tears for our friend Mark Suta and his family. Tears of joy to see the Montana we love rise up and meet the call to duty. Tears streaming for the incredible love shown during incredible need.

Thats how it’s done folks. Be kind and take care of each other.
Proud to work with and be associated with the best of the best. ❤️❤️❤️

08/29/2026

While checking the payment box at Forest Grove Fishing Access Site along the Clark Fork River in Mineral County, our recreation ranger for that area disturbed a hornet that stung his hand.

"It continued to hover around me to attempt another sting," Ranger Goldy said. "But while I squared off with it, a robber fly (pictured here) came out of nowhere and with an audible 'thwack' snatched the hornet. It landed on a parked vehicle to enjoy it’s prize, where I was able to take this neat picture."

Here's to making the best out of a bit of a painful situation and even capturing a photo to share! Robber flies prey on insects (sometimes even bigger than themselves) and often catch them in flight. Its pretty fun to catch one in action.

08/28/2026

The Missouri River is giving Great Falls a rare look at its own history — and it won’t last long.

08/27/2026

This invasion started in Cascade county. It has been in the Belt area for decades but has been on the move. It can live in the soil for years without detection. It is transferred through through material (gravel/dirt), equipment, hay, and more. Not only do producers need to be aware of this and clean drain dry but so does MDOT, County w**d trucks, mowers and road equipment, federal republic garbage trucks, the city of great falls park & rec mowers, Great Falls public works plows, garbage trucks, sewer equipment, ALL utility companies trucks and equipment! If they are detected to the size in the picture, they have been around for several years. If you see something that looks like these but are unsure, please contact your local conservation district or extension agent.

08/25/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow at the Beacon Icehouse to help pick up trash on the Sun River! See the event on our page for more information.

08/05/2026

Please see the attached agenda for Monday August 10, 2026 regularly scheduled board meeting. Any questions please contact us!

08/02/2026

07/24/2026

NCF-Envirothon would not be possible without our incredible volunteers!

Thank you for giving your time, expertise, and energy to help students learn, grow and become the next generation of conservation leaders. 💚