USFS NEWS: Introducing the National Active Management Strategy
June 3, 2025
The following information has been shared from the US Forest Service: Introducing the National Active Management Strategy Acting Associate Chief Chris French May 30, 2025 Our agency was founded on […]
House Ag Committee advances Farm Bill
May 30, 2024
(via NASCA) The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee passed its version of the Farm Bill on May 23. The bill passed on a vote of 33-21, with four Democrats […]
CDs Present to WPIC on Water Storage
March 26, 2024
On March 18th, CDs presented to the Water Policy Interim Committee (WPIC) on the topic of water storage. Sheridan, Madison, Phillips, and Lewis & Clark presented ongoing projects, potential projects, […]
Health Insurance Survey for CDs: Due January 31st
December 28, 2023
The Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) has been working with the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) to gain access to the MMIA Health Benefits Pool for conservation districts. This [...]Dates for 2024 Comprehensive Water Review – Stakeholder Working Group (SWG)
December 28, 2023
Montana is at a crossroads of new opportunities in water management and administration. We need to protect existing uses while still ensuring reliable supplies for growing communities and economies. The […]
FWP releases 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan for public comment
October 23, 2023
Repost from FWP HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the agency’s recommendations for the long-term management […]
FWP seeking comment on proposals for October commission meeting
August 22, 2023
(Reposted from FWP) Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting October 19, comment deadline Sept. 19 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go […]
Farm Bill Update – From NACD, August 2023
August 15, 2023
From National Association of Conservation Districts: The August recess also allows Congressional staff to focus on the development of the 2023 Farm Bill. There are significant policy decisions that both […]
National Park Service releases a draft Environmental Impact Statement for Bison Management at Yellowstone National Park
August 14, 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The National Park Service (NPS) released today a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park. The Draft EIS introduces […]
Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations to Missouri Basin and Western Montana Resource Advisory Councils
August 14, 2023
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Missouri Basin and Western Montana Resource Advisory Councils for existing and upcoming member vacancies. All resource advisory councils consist […]