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…

On August 17th we hosted a field tour with the folks at Red Bluff, the Montana State University Research Ranch right here in Madison County. Field tours are a great…

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This report provides a summary of findings from water monitoring during 2020. The report focuses on results from South Meadow Creek, Moore’s Creek, and Jack Creek. State of the Streams…

Madison Conservation District Stewardship Award 2019: Jack Creek Preserve Reagan Colyer, The Madisonian Jack Creek Preserve was founded in 2005 by Jon Fossel and Dottie Fossel, who established the 4,500-acre…

As soon as Lawrence and his wife settled in Ennis five years ago, ending years of permanent RV-ing all over the United States. As soon as they landed in the…

After years of data collection and analysis, the Montana DEQ has released the draft “Madison Nutrient, E.coli, and Metal TMDLs and Water Quality Improvement Plan” for public comment (September 19,…

Join us for some visual inspiration and great stories at the 2018 Conservation Film Fest.  Featured on the first day of the Ennis Fly Fishing and Outdoor Festival, this event…

Norris Ranch wins MCD Stewardship Award Geoff Hamill editor@madisoniannews.com The Madison Conservation District has selected the Jackson Family Ranch as the winners of the 2018 MCD Stewardship Award. Jerry and…