Water-Saving Wool
As the west faces growing drought conditions, producers are finding innovative ways to utilize livestock as means to conserve water. Montana State University was recently highlighted in a Time magazine…
Meet Clayton Marxer, Madison County Weed Coordinator
As we head into the New Year, we would like to welcome a (somewhat) new member of our conservation community in Madison County, Clayton Marxer! To better introduce himself to…
Environmental Stewardship and the Goggins Ranch
The Madison Valley is home to rolling hills scattered with agricultural land, surrounded by mountains that often glean snowy peaks. Streams run through the landscape like veins, providing life to…
Best Practices Guidebook
The Big Sky Owner’s Association recently published a best practices guidebook for residents in the Big Sky Area. Although somewhat tailored to properties in Big Sky, many of the sustainability…
Fall Foraging Tips
As the mornings get chilly, and stands of aspens begin to glean yellow leaves, I am reminded that fall is just around the corner for the Madison Valley. This a…
Beat the Heat! How to Avoid Heat Stress in Plants
A heat wave has hit Southwest Montana in recent weeks. With near-record high temperatures blanketing our Valley, it is essential to find ways to keep cool. While we can beat…
What’s In My Water?
As the streams calm from the snowmelt-initiated spring runoff, some private well owners may have noticed changes in their water. The high flows that sometimes result in flooding or other…
Madison Stream Team Monitoring Schedule
If you are interested in volunteering with the Madison Stream Team, the image below presents the anticipated monitoring schedule for the 2024 year. Volunteers should contact Maia Schweikert, the Madison…
Madison Stream Team Volunteer Resources
Thanks to All who attended the Madison Stream Team’s volunteer training this year on June 13th. For those that were unable to make it, but may be interested in learning…
Pull Your Share of Noxious Weeds
Spring has sprung, and plants are blooming throughout the Valley. While we are excited to see the emergence of our native flowers and grasses, such as purple prairie clover and…
Madison Stream Team
As summer approaches, the Madison Conservation District is looking forward to getting back in the field and out on the water. The Madison Watershed is a complex and interconnected system,…
Madison Stream Team Volunteer Training
Mark your calendars! It is almost time for sampling season and MCD is excited to announce our volunteer training date for the 2024 season. The event will include classroom-instruction and…