March 16th: Panel on statewide erosion and statewide boating issues with representatives from several conservation districts
March 15, 2022
This panel is taking place within the Water Quality Interim Committee (WPIC) of the state legislature. Time: 10am Where to watch: https://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00309/Harmony/en/PowerBrowser/PowerBrowserV2/20220315/-1/43765 (A recording will also be available after) WPIC meeting materials and info here: https://www.leg.mt.gov/committees/interim/wpic/meeting-info/ Statewide Erosion and Boating Issues Panelists: Jeff Ryan, Lewis and Clark Conservation District (LCCD) Karl Christians, Missouri River Conservation District Council and LCCD […]
Highlights from the 2021 Legislative Session
March 10, 2022
As MACD and our members continue working on our two study bills (HJ27 -CD Funding Study and SJ28 – Study of Erosion on the Flathead River) in the Interim Session and preparing for the 2023 Legislative Session, it’s worth taking a look back at all the successes of the 2021 Session: 2021 Legislative Session Overview […]
Successful CD presentation to EQC as part of HJ27 interim study
January 31, 2022
HJ27 – Study of Conservation District Funding – is a study bill written by MACD focused on finding and securing more stable funding for conservation districts. To support the Environmental Quality Council (EQC) discussion on January 24th, Gallatin and Garfield CDs presented on what their districts do and how they serve Montanans and help conserve our […]
Governor Greg Gianforte announced the appointment of Christy Clark as the director of the Montana Department of Agriculture.
January 31, 2022
Since May 2021, Clark began serving as acting director of the department when director Mike Foster temporarily left the agency to serve as the state’s ARPA program director. Since Foster’s retirement in October 2021, Clark has continued to serve as acting director. With the governor’s appointment, she is director of the agency. Since 2015, Clark […]
EQC meets Jan.24 – 25: Gallatin and Garfield CDs will present
January 13, 2022
The Environmental Quality Council (EQC), which is the legislative interim committee working on HJ27 (CD funding study bill), will be meeting on Jan. 24th and 25th. The EQC has invited Gallatin and Garfield CDs to present. EQC will also be learning more about the current CD funding mix and reviewing a summary of the HJ27 Session […]
News From the Front, the Last One
May 12, 2017
“A ship does not sail with yesterday’s wind.” Red Mark, a 12th-century pirate from a Louis L’Amour novel. “To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.” George Orwell Scrooge said to the ghost of his dead partner Jacob Marley (who resembles at least two of my ten uncles, even in […]
News From the Front April 21
April 21, 2017
Friday 21st April is day 82 of the 90 day Session. The Legislator’s on-line calendar ends on Friday, 28th April. We want these dark clouds because they bring rain. The week according to Jeff… Dear Readers: It’s good to be back in Montana. It remains the best place I’ve ever been. This is a very […]
News From the Front April 18
April 18, 2017
Dear Readers: In all areas of life, we vote people into office in order to serve our interests. Often, they do this for the most part. It’s difficult for our elected officials to fully serve people on every bill or decision. So while it’s important to push your legislator on the issues where their vote […]
News From the Front April 7
April 7, 2017
Dear Readers: Time is a precious commodity. Time is of the essence. Time is relative. The legislature has stated that their goal is to end by Good Friday. This means there was a lot of movement and work on bills in the past week and this pace will continue into next week. Given the shortened […]
News From the Front, March 31
March 31, 2017
Dear Readers: Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) had a very interesting life. That made him eminently quotable, seemingly for many topics. This one is very wise in today’s world, in my opinion. His quote also reminds me of the saying that if you want to learn something new, read something old. […]