Montana Association of Conservation Districts

06/24/2026

Day 2 of the Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting & MACD Spring Board Meeting focused on sharing resources, tools, and practical knowledge to support Conservation Districts and their work across the region.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:
• 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 – research, resources, and discussion on conservation challenges and opportunities.
• 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (Kevin Hyde) – tools and county-level climate data to help districts better understand local trends and conditions. Learn more: climate.umt.edu/mesonet/
• 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 (Wendy Jackson & Max Hallfrisch) – practical strategies for navigating challenging conversations and working relationships.

Thank you to our presenters, panelists, and attendees for sharing their expertise and experiences. We will see you back for even more collaboration and conversation tomorrow!

06/23/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!
Don't forget to join fellow attendees for this evening's social event.

These gatherings provide valuable opportunities to connect with district leaders, partners, and conservation professionals from across the region.

Event details can be found in the meeting agenda and attendee resources.

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06/23/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 | 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮–𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Montana's native pollinators need diverse habitats to thrive. Native flowering plants provide food sources throughout the growing season, while undisturbed areas offer important nesting and shelter opportunities.
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Whether you manage acres of land or a small backyard, creating pollinator-friendly spaces can help support the species that keep our ecosystems functioning.

Small habitat improvements can have a lasting impact on pollinators and the landscapes they support.

06/23/2026

Day Two Highlights
Today’s agenda includes collaborative discussions, partner updates, and opportunities to connect with conservation leaders from across the Northern Plains Region.

Be sure to check the latest agenda and meeting materials before sessions begin.

𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:
https://macdnet.org/2026/event-information-2026-northern-plains-region-summer-meeting-macd-spring-board/

EVENT INFORMATION: 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting & MACD Spring Board June 19, 2026 lenos Announcements, MACD Board Meetings, Meeting Agendas Welcome to Helena! Use this page as your quick-reference guide for meeting information, schedules, and important resources for the 2026 Northern P...

06/22/2026

Join us for the MACD Social Hour on June 23 at Ten Mile Creek Brewery!

Following the day’s Northern Plains + MACD sessions, attendees are invited to gather for an evening of casual networking, conversation, and connection with conservation partners from across the region.

Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/events/1271794791792851/permalink/1271794811792849

We hope to see you there!

06/22/2026

Welcome to Helena
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!

We're excited to welcome conservation district leaders, partners, and stakeholders from across the region for several days of learning, collaboration, and networking.

Check out more details & resources below:
https://macdnet.org/2026/event-information-2026-northern-plains-region-summer-meeting-macd-spring-board/

EVENT INFORMATION: 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting & MACD Spring Board June 19, 2026 lenos Announcements, MACD Board Meetings, Meeting Agendas Welcome to Helena! Use this page as your quick-reference guide for meeting information, schedules, and important resources for the 2026 Northern P...

06/19/2026

Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting Starts Next Week!

We're looking forward to gathering in Helena for the 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting & MACD Spring Board Meeting, June 22–25.

Before you travel, take a moment to review meeting information, venue details, hotel information, and important resources.

Meeting Information: https://macdnet.org/2026/event-information-2026-northern-plains-region-summer-meeting-macd-spring-board/

Safe travels, and we'll see you in Helena!

EVENT INFORMATION: 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting & MACD Spring Board June 19, 2026 lenos Announcements, MACD Board Meetings, Meeting Agendas Welcome to Helena! Use this page as your quick-reference guide for meeting information, schedules, and important resources for the 2026 Northern P...

06/19/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!
The work of Montana's Conservation Districts deserves to be seen and celebrated. MACD is collecting conservation impact stories to help showcase the projects, partnerships, and local leadership making a difference across our state.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆:
macdnet.org/2026/call-for-impact-stories-share-your-conservation-work/

06/17/2026

Looking for resources to help connect producers with conservation planning opportunities?

NRCS conservation planning outreach resources are now available, including newsletter content, flyers, fact sheets, social media graphics, and more.

Learn more:
https://macdnet.org/2026/nrcs-conservation-planning-resources/

NRCS Conservation Planning Resources June 5, 2026 lenos Announcements, Resources and training MACD is pleased to share NRCS conservation planning outreach resources designed to help conservation districts connect local producers with conservation planning assistance. Summer is one of the best times....

06/15/2026

Reminder — the 2026 Northern Plains Region Summer Meeting + MACD Spring Board is coming up June 22–25 in Helena, Montana!

We’re looking forward to a full week of collaboration, networking, conservation discussions, and partner sessions with attendees from across the Northern Plains region.

• June 19–21 — Optional Old Salt Festival activities
• June 22–24 — Northern Plains + MACD joint sessions
• June 23 — MACD Social Hour at Ten Mile Creek Brewery
• June 25 — MACD Spring Board Meeting

There’s still time to register:

Please click the link to complete this form.