The Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) held their routine monthly meeting on May 20, 2020 via conference call. Though in-person attendance was limited, call-in participation from the public was welcome. Reports from the GMCD Administrator, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks,…
This week in the Montana Conservationist: The Montana Department of Ag is encouraging Montanans to "Get out and Grow" a garden, with an online campaign and educational materials to help folks along. We've got a great story from the Big Hole Watershed…
This week in TMC: We've got an interesting article about earthworms - not only how they can be essential for soil health, but how destructive they can be when introduced to forests As milk producers around the country have been…
Due to current public health concerns and restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) held their monthly meeting on April 15, 2020 with limited in-person attendance – though call-in participation was welcome. Reports from the…
Greetings, TMC readers. I hope this finds you safe, healthy, and snuggled into the comfort and/or chaos of your home offices. The world is a strange place at the moment, but one thing that's bringing me solace is taking a…
Due to current public health concerns arising from larger gatherings, the Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) limited in-person attendance at their monthly meeting schedule for March 18, 2020 - though call-in participation was welcomed. The agenda and approved minutes are…
Greetings, readers! We have a great issue of The Montana Conservationist for you this week: Lake County CD is putting on trainings across the state next week to help other districts start Pollinator Initiatives in their areas. The city of…
Contact: Jerry Shows, 406-587-6967 BOZEMAN, Mont., February 13, 2020 – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana has set a March 13, 2020, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle through the…
The Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) held a routine monthly meeting on February 19, 2020. In addition, prior to the regular board meeting, the GMCD Board of Supervisors met at 6:00 PM to discuss outreach opportunities and priorities in 2020,…
This week in The Montana Conservationist: The BLM is proposing new regulations for grazing, and now is your time to submit your comments on the changes! The EPA has published a new "Navigable Waters Protection Rule" (the rule formerly known…