Dust off your hat and shine your boots! This April 26th annual banquet is a celebration of your local conservation districts and the 2014 Stewardship Award winners. Held at the Elk's Lodge in Virginia City, the event features a catered…
When we turn on our faucets in our homes and businesses, we often assume that what comes out is safe to drink. But do we really know what might be in that glass? Often times the answer is no, but…
Do you know a local resident who makes an effort to take care of our land and water? Do they go out of their way to try something new? Do they make an effort to educate others? Isn’t it time…
While we are still in the heart of winter here in the Madison, many wise landowners are already beginning to think about our next season: planting. But for many people who have tried, getting your trees and shrubs to establish…
Below is a link to a PDF form of our (almost) quarterly newsletter. Read about upcoming workshops, a story about Harrison High School students taking Ag Education classes, an update from the MVRG weed coordinator, the Ennis seventh grade's Wildlife…
Trisha Cracroft, NRCS District Conservationist Do your animals need wind protection? Do you want to save money by reducing your energy consumption? Do you want to reduce noise, create a visual barrier or establish wildlife habitat? There are many conservation…
Bruce Auchly, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Several decades ago, I took apart a 1973 Ford Maverick engine. For the mechanically inclined – I’m not but occasionally I qualify under a special dispensation – the engine had a blown head…
By Rebecca Ramsey, Ruby Watershed Coordinator Recycling has been a long standing habit in my house that started back in the 80s when I was a child, and Woodsy the Owl taught me to “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute.” My…
The old saying goes: Necessity is the mother of invention. We all know how it works- when something critically needs our attention, we develop creative solutions that perhaps wouldn’t be considered before. Coincidentally, it also describes well the history and…
During a narrow window of time in fall, the simple transition of lush green leaves to showy brilliant primary colored specimens has many faces turned up in wonder. The autumnal changes of color in our local flora are a sight…