The Madison Conservation District (MCD) was established in 1946, focuses on private land conservation, and serves an area of 1.1 million acres (the eastern half of Madison County). The mission of the Madison Conservation District is to promote a healthy…
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 heavy responsibility to carry. Navigating the complicated network of agencies…
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 originally from the southern foothills of Appalachia in Northeast Georgia.…
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 landowners in the rural subdivisions of Madison County who would…
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 opportunity to explore working lands and learn more about local…
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, 2018). This document includes a broad range of information on…
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 brings together a collection of films showcasing important work to…
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 rivers and how they can change. The fundamental concept of…
