Madison Watershed Restoration Plan
After several years of revisions and the hard work of many at the Madison Conservation District, the Madison Watershed Restoration Plan was finalized and accepted by DEQ in April 2024…
Intruder Alert
As Spring creeps up, I look forward to enjoying the picturesque waters and shorelines throughout the Madison Valley, however a threat looms nearby. A couple of unruly mollusks, zebra, and…
Living with Nature’s Engineers
The western landscape is quite different than it was in the 1800’s for several reasons, however an event with arguably the most significant impact is the near elimination of the…
Big Sky Watershed Corps Welcome
The Madison Conservation District (MCD) is excited to welcome Maia Schweikert as their Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) member for the 2024 year. Maia hails from the foothills of Elkin,…
How Does Your Garden G.R.O.W.W.
By Felicia Redfield, GROWW Program Coordinator (11/15/23) “So we are easing through our “First Winter” and you, as well as we at the GROWW Garden, have, hopefully, accomplished all of…
2023 Madison Watershed Speaker Series
The Madison River Foundation and Madison Conservation District will be hosting the Madison Watershed Speaker Series again this year. These free public events will be held on the 2nd and…
TMC: Spring 2023
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Inspection Stations Open Across Montana, District and partner staff travelled to Washington DC for the 2023 National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) annual convention, and three days of soil health in Billings, Montana.
Land Stewardship Workshop 2022
Video Recording of Workshop Here at the MCD, we often get questions related to a wide range of land management concerns. Managing and caring for your land can be a…
New Conservation Program Manager on our team
Colin Threlkeld joined the Madison CD team this August as our new Conservation Programs Manager. If you bump into Colin, be sure to welcome him to our community! Colin is…
Land Stewardship for Small Acreages 2022
This October, several conservation focused agencies and organizations are collaborating to host a land stewardship workshop for small acreages. The workshop is open to everyone, but it is tailored to…