State of the Water Presentation
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…
Pasture Health Workshop- April 7th
We are pleased to welcome Dave Scott, Livestock and Grazing Specialist with NCAT of Butte. Dave will present on the basis and benefits of providing rest for your pastures through managed grazing plans and plant assessments, with an emphasis on…
Winter Workshop Feb. 26 Carcass Composting
We are pleased to welcome Tommy Bass, Montana State University Extension Livestock Environment Associate. Tommy will present on the methods livestock producers can use to successfully compost carcasses; reducing the predator conflicts, improving sanitation, and minimizing labor for your operation. It…
Winter Workshop: Groundwater, January 27
Attend our first winter workshop to learn the interesting processes of groundwater in the Madison Valley from Ginette Abdo, of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. This event will explain the interaction between what flows in streams and what lies below…
Supervisor Tour
On September 8, the Conservation District board and staff were invited to two local ranches in the Bear Trap area. It was a great opportunity to see how this landscape is still recovering from the fire in 2012. The tour also…
Streamside Grazing Strategies Field Tour
Managing grazing along moving waters can be a tricky endeavor. Come and learn the importance of using proper methods to maximize the benefits to your herd and your operation, as well as the streams and rivers in our area. The…
Norwegian Creek Cooperative Noxious Weed Initiative Tour
Whew, that's a mouthful! But so is this project. Come see how seven landowners, five agencies, one helicopter, and thousands of bugs came together with innovative management techniques, long term planning, comprehensive mapping, and a landscape-level approach to fight noxious…
Madison Stream Team Spring Training
The Madison Stream Team is a network of trained volunteers working together to collect water quality information on Madison Valley Streams. This training is a refresher on monitoring techniques for veteran volunteers and an initiation for new volunteers. Email Sunni…
Summer Field Tour: Plant Identification
Dan Durham of NRCS & Kaye Suzuki will lead us on a plant ID walk.