March 1, 2016 Update: Registration for the Streambank Workshop has reached the enrollment cap. No further registrations will be accepted. Payment for all currently registered attendees must be received by March 23rd. Have you ever wondered how mother nature keeps her…
We all know there are a lot of good folks who work hard every day for the health of our lands. Isn’t it about time they got some well-earned recognition? The annual CD Stewardship Award is coming right up, and…
In 1946, our area was part of a national movement to establish local representation to address concerns about soil. The nation had been taught hard lessons during the era of the dust bowl, and the national leaders knew that…
Start off the New Year with some expanded knowledge! This workshop will cover how soil health benefits from cover crops, how to use cover crops as alternative forages, and how livestock can be the missing link to maximizing cover crops…
As we come to the end of 2015, we take time to celebrate this special season. To give our Board and Staff time with their families, the December 21 MCD meeting has been cancelled. We will resume our regular monthly…
After months of planning and anxious anticipation, the Montana Range Tour descended upon Ennis with in an impressive way. By the numbers alone, the 2015 Montana Range tour was an substantial. With 155 attendees, 30 speakers, 7 different landowner sites,…
We are all ready for the 2015 Montana Range Tour September 16 & 17, 2015. Hosted by the Rangeland Resources Executive Committee and the Madison Conservation District, this annual tour is based out of beautiful Ennis, Montana. This unique event will showcase successful land…
ENNIS, Mont. – While the landscapes of the Madison Valley region are well known for their scenic beauty, the 2015 Montana Range Tour will offer attendees of this statewide event a once in a lifetime chance to see the…
We can’t make good decisions without good information, and we can’t collect good information without all of the hard work from our Madison Stream Team members! Each summer, a group of community members volunteer their time to collect information about…
The streams that flow through the Madison Valley are the lifeblood of the land. But how are we doing in taking care of these important streams, and is there a way for us to do better? Plan to attend the…