We all know the value of listening to the women in our society tell stories from their past.  With the humility that often accompanies soft-spoken words, women tell tales of…

By Kate Arpin We talk a lot about conservation practices, and our favorite part of the talk is hearing from the people who are actually using them. So I sat…

On September 8, the Conservation District board and staff were invited to two local ranches in the Bear Trap area. It was a great opportunity to see how this landscape is…

As the days get shorter and the kids go back to school, it’s clear that summer is coming to an end across Madison County, but that doesn’t mean that the…

Managing grazing along moving waters can be a tricky endeavor. Come and learn the importance of using proper methods to maximize the benefits to your herd and your operation, as…

A few photos from this summer’s stream monitoring with the Madison Stream Team. We’ve been having so much fun!

  Whew, that’s a mouthful! But so is this project. Come see how seven landowners, five agencies, one helicopter, and thousands of bugs came together with innovative management techniques, long term…

Below please find PDF files of the Sampling Analysis Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, Photo Point Guide, and Station Location Guide for Madison Stream Team. All documents are current as of…

A huge thanks to all of you who came out for our tour of the Sabo Ranch & their Beaver Mimicry structures, and helped us fix the structures. We hope…

Most local stores in Montana carry a line of postcards featuring humorous images and taglines that capture distinctly rural scenarios.  One of my favorites features two pickup trucks parked facing…

Farmers and ranchers in Montana are very familiar with the tools of their trade.  Whatever issue gets thrown their way- broken down equipment, bad weather, or shaky economy – the…