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 […]
NACD issue papers available
March 10, 2022
NACD’s issue papers reflect the NACD’s board-adopted positions on key conservation policy priorities for this and previous fiscal years. Click the link below for issue papers on appropriations, forestry and wildfire, climate change, and wildlife management.
NACD passes resolution on 30×30
March 2, 2022
30×30 is a national goal to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030 that was included in President Biden’s Executive Order 14008 under Section 216a (text included below). Additionally, the Department of the Interior (DOI) released a report called ‘America the Beautiful.’ There is additional information from the DOI on the 30×30 conservation goal […]
Upcoming Legislative Interim Committee Meetings
March 2, 2022
Water Policy Interim Committee (WPIC): March 15th and 16th A panel of CD’s will give a presentation on river erosion issues on the 16th at 10:30am as part of SJ28 – A study of erosion on the Flathead River. The agenda and meeting materials should be posted on the WPIC webpage shortly. (Read more on […]
Two CD Applicants to BLM Resource Advisory Council
February 15, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sought public nominations for positions on two Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) that assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. Two CD Supervisors applied with local support, as well as letters of support from MACD. MACD also coordinated with the Governor’s Office for support of […]
Sage Grouse Updates
February 15, 2022
MSGOT: At their meeting on Friday February 17th, the Montana Sage Grouse Oversight Team (MSGOT) discussed topics such as the new grant cycle and the potential for term leases compared permanent easements. Read more about MSGOT here. Comment letters: MACD and the Missouri River Conservation Districts Council (MRCDC) submitted formal comments responding to the Greater […]
FWP seeks applicants for elk management advisory group
February 1, 2022
As elk populations continue to be a concern across the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is convening a citizens advisory group to address the future of elk management. The 12-member group will be tasked with developing new and creative ideas and recommendations and helping build new relationships among stakeholders passionate about elk management in […]
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 […]
BLM MONTANA-DAKOTAS SEEKS NOMINATIONS TO RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCILS
January 31, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on two Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Montana and the Dakotas. These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. The deadline is Feb. 11th, 2022. MACD was contacted by the Governor’s Office about soliciting interest from Conservation District representatives. […]
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 […]