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 to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in October. Comment is open through Sept. 19.After public comment, commissioners can offer amendments to the proposals as they […]
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 chambers must address, including how to support the farm safety net and how to handle the conservation investments provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). […]
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 a broad range of actions for managing bison inside the park. This plan allows the NPS to evaluate bison management based on new scientific information […]
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 of 15 citizens with diverse interests in public land management, including conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials, and energy industry representatives. The […]
License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity
July 31, 2023
During the 2023 Legislative Session, MACD worked on SB 280, focused on licenses for bird dog training, which related directly to MACD relation Resolution 22-07 from Daniels CD. The season below was determined by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission. (Repost from Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks) Training season with wild birds on public lands […]
Governor Gianforte signs HB 321 – CD Funding Bill
June 1, 2023
At the end of May, Governor Gianforte signed HB 321, which will create and, over the next 5-6 years fill, a $100 million trust for conservation districts. Starting in FY 2024, conservation districts will begin benefitting of interest accrued from the CD Fund. Funds will flow to the existing Conservation District Account, administered by the […]
HB 321 Passes the Legislature!
May 3, 2023
Last night HB 321 passed its final legislative vote in the House and is headed to the Governor’s desk! Governor Gianforte will sign HB 321 in the coming days. HB 321 passed in the final hours of the 2023 Legislative Session, as yesterday afternoon the Senate voted to sine die (adjourn the session), followed by a sine […]
Montana Legislature working at historic levels
April 11, 2023
[This is a repost from Montana Legislative Services – April 10, 2023] The Montana Legislature is working at a pace not seen in at least half a century. As of Monday, April 10, lawmakers introduced 1,644 bills — a number second only to the number introduced in 1973. That year, the Legislature implemented the provisions […]
Last day to support CD Funding through HB 321!
March 28, 2023
Tell the House Appropriations Committee to Support HB 321 HB 321: Generally revise laws related to the coal trust (create trust to fund CDs) – Sponsored by Rep. Reksten HB 321 would benefit both CDs and school districts. HB 321 would create a trust for CDs (which would sit within Coal Trust). Over the next 5-6 years, this trust […]
Critical Action Alert! Tell the House Appropriations Committee to Support HB 321
March 23, 2023
HB 321: Generally revise laws related to the coal trust (create trust to fund CDs) – Sponsored by Rep. Reksten HB 321 would benefit both CDs and school districts. HB 321 would create a trust for CDs (which would sit within Coal Trust). Over the next 5-6 years, this trust would fill to $100 million dollars, creating a permanent […]