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The Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDM) work to support Montana's Conservation Districts in their mission of local, commonsense conservation.

10/30/2026

Planning your trip to the MACD Annual Convention? Make lodging arrangements early!

The room block at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is full, but an overflow room block is available at The Forge Hotel in Anaconda. Review the available lodging information and make plans for your December convention trip.

Find lodging details, reservation information, and convention updates: https://macdnet.org/convention/

10/28/2026

What makes Montana’s Constitution unique, and how does it continue to shape conservation today?

Join 2026 keynote speaker Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, Founder and Executive Director of Upper Seven Law, for a look at Montana’s 1972 Constitution, grassroots democracy, individual rights, and the environmental protections that help define our state.

Learn more about the MACD Annual Convention and register: https://macdnet.org/convention/

10/27/2026

Montana’s watershed conservation work deserves to be recognized. The Montana Watershed Coordination Council (MWCC) is gathering information for its State of the Watershed Report to demonstrate the impact of local conservation efforts and identify future funding, policy, and technical support needs.

Conservation Districts and watershed partners are encouraged to participate. The first step is a short survey estimated to take less than 30 minutes, followed by a brief scheduled conversation.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKRz_Ldict7aGU3gLckC2otwtTG-5z6226ASQlTQ6YHvKl9w/viewform?usp=dialog

Complete the survey by November 18 for a chance to be entered into a drawing for a free ticket to the 2027 Symposium in Butte, valued at $200.

Thank you for working with us to complete the 2027 State of the Watersheds Report. We have separated our survey process into written and in-person portions to simplify and improve the process, and to make sure we hear directly from you! This written survey is built to gather general organizational i...

10/26/2026

The deadline to register for the Montana Invasive Species Summit is October 28!

Join partners from across Montana November 4–5 at the new Montana Heritage Center in Helena to share knowledge, address invasive species challenges, and highlight conservation successes. Register for one or both days, and check out opportunities to share a success story during the November 5 Lightning Round session.

Register and learn more: https://invasivespecies.mt.gov/misc/summit

10/24/2026

Conservation work deserves recognition!

Help MACD celebrate the conservation district staff, supervisors, and partners making a difference across Montana. Nominations for the 2026 MACD Convention awards are due October 31, with 11 categories offering opportunities to recognize outstanding contributions.

Submit a nomination and help us recognize the people moving conservation forward.

Find award information: https://macdnet.org/convention/

10/23/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗗 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Join conservation district supervisors, staff, and partners from across Montana December 1–3 for practical training, new ideas, and opportunities to connect with others working to support conservation in their communities.

Review registration options and start planning your convention experience.

Register: https://macdnet.org/convention/

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10/22/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Interested in improving stream health, reducing erosion, and retaining water on your land? Ripple: The Center for Education and Ecosystem Studies' free Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration (LTPBR) course explores practical restoration techniques landowners can use to support healthier streams and watersheds.

Learn more about the course and available learning modules:
https://ripplemt.org/ltpbr-course-home/

For current enrollment information, visit Ripple's website.

10/22/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁
Join Montana's conservation community November 5–6 in Great Falls for two days focused on soil, range, and producer perspectives.

Location: High Plains Outpost, Great Falls
Welcome social: November 4 at 7 p.m.

View the event flyer and scan the QR code for the full agenda and speaker biographies.

Event information: https://www.montanasalinity.com/

10/20/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀

The National Conservation District Employees Association (NDCDEA) is offering a FREE virtual HR training on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

HR 101: For Conservation Districts will feature Claudia Montoya-Andrews, HR Client-Services Manager with CPS-HR, covering the fundamentals of human resources. This session is an opportunity to learn HR basics, ask questions, and gain practical insight into navigating common workplace situations with confidence.

Wednesday, October 28
10:00 am MDT

Montana Conservation District employees are encouraged to take advantage of this free training and connect with fellow district professionals.

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4XOqvMUxSgqg0gFFJvw2zA #/registration

10/16/2026

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

Join High Plains Conservation District on October 22 for an evening of bat education, pollinator seed starting, and family-friendly activities with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

October 22, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
High Plains Outpost, Great Falls
$25 per session

Register: https://highplainscd.org/

Questions? Call 406-866-0020.

Address

1101 11th Avenue
Helena, MT
59601

Telephone

+14064435711

Website

http://macdnet.org/

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