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…

This time of year we’re spending all our time out in the field instead of at the computer. (You should be too!) So for lack of engaging written word, enjoy…

Did you catch that? Below please find the Standard Operating Procedures and Sampling Analysis Plan for the Madison Stream Team 2014 sampling season. Or, the plan for what we’re going…

Click on the link below for a PDF version of our June 2014 newsletter. We send these via hardcopy 3 times per year. If you would like to receive one,…