Lawrence Anderson
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…
Madison Draft TMDLs Open for Comment
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,…
Conservation Film Fest August 31
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…
2018 MCD Stewards: The Jackson Family Ranch.
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…
Madison River Migration Maps Released
Communities throughout Montana face unique challenges when living near rivers. The historic floods of 2011 are a good reminder of the need for a better understanding of the power of…
Our Streams Improve With Your Help
The MCD and partners are working to complete a multi-landowner project on Jack Creek in March and April 2018. Join us to harvest the most important ingredient for the project: …
Banquet Thanks!
We appreciate your support as a sponsor of the 2018 CD Banquet. Please let us know where to send your tickets, or if you want us to hold them at…
2018 Madison and Ruby Valley Conservation District Banquet
Thanks for your interest in our 2018 CD Banquet! We are excited for the April 21st event at the Historic Round Barn in Twin Bridges, Montana. Tickets for this event…
Lessons from the Land: What Did You Enhance Today?
Sunni Heikes-Knapton The people who work the land for agricultural production have a tremendous influence. Not only do we see this influence through the products that they raise and we…
Conservation Concepts Workshop Series Announced
Please join us for an 8 week series of workshops focused on natural resource management and conservation practices in the Madison Valley. These workshops cover a variety of topics, and…
Conservation Film Celebration Coming in September
Mark your calendar to join us for the first-ever Conservation Film Celebration at the Torch Theatre in historic Virginia City, Montana. This event was previously planned for June, but will…
Janet Bean-Dochnahl: 2017 Stewardship Award Winner
Story by Caitlyn Avey of Madisonian News Sharing the importance of land education with our youth Janet Dochnahl has been in the Madison Valley for 38 years after moving to…