Nominations Sought for Local Stewardship Award
Do you know a local resident who makes an effort to take care of our land and water? Do they go out of their way to try something new? Do they make an effort to educate others? Isn’t it time…
Livestock Guide Now Available Online
A handy publication from the Montana Association of Conservation Districts and Montana State University Extension is now available in electronic format. This guide allows producers to self-assess their operation to help determine if there are risks to impacting surface and…
Trees and Shrubs Workshop March 4th
While we are still in the heart of winter here in the Madison, many wise landowners are already beginning to think about our next season: planting. But for many people who have tried, getting your trees and shrubs to establish…
Winter Workshop: Conservation Plantings
What to choose, how to plant, and ways to protect your investment. We are pleased to welcome Brian Quilter with the DNRC Nursery and Beau Downing with Montana FWP. This 2 part presentation will focus on the use of containerized…
Stewardship Award: Call for Nominations
Do you know a good steward? Who qualifies: Any resident of the Madison Conservation District—teacher, realtor, bartender, rancher—with outstanding stewardship practices, activities, or projects. We are looking for stewardship efforts that provide lasting benefits to the landscape & community, including…
February Workshop: Livestock Diseases
Local veterinarians will be on hand to discuss the causes, treatment, and prevention of common livestock diseases affecting horses & cows. As always, we'll have an awesome lunch available. Registration: $5. Please RSVP by Monday, February 3rd for our lunch count. Event…
Banquet 2014: Call for Catering Bids
The RVCD and MCD banquet planning committee will be accepting bid proposals to prepare and serve the featured meal for the 2014 Annual Banquet for approximately 200 people. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge in Virginia City,…
January Newsletter
Below is a link to a PDF form of our (almost) quarterly newsletter. Read about upcoming workshops, a story about Harrison High School students taking Ag Education classes, an update from the MVRG weed coordinator, the Ennis seventh grade's Wildlife…
Conservation Planting 101
Trisha Cracroft, NRCS District Conservationist Do your animals need wind protection? Do you want to save money by reducing your energy consumption? Do you want to reduce noise, create a visual barrier or establish wildlife habitat? There are many conservation…
All of the Pieces Are Important
Bruce Auchly, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Several decades ago, I took apart a 1973 Ford Maverick engine. For the mechanically inclined – I’m not but occasionally I qualify under a special dispensation – the engine had a blown head…