Madison Conservation District

10/20/2026

We want to hear from you! 🌱

Join the Madison Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service for our annual Madison Valley Local Working Group Meeting on November 17 from 10:30–11:30 AM at the Madison Valley Public Library.

Share your thoughts on local natural resource concerns and help identify conservation priorities for the coming year.

Can’t make it? Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete our survey and share your input!

10/13/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please find the agenda linked below for our October Monthly Board Meeting, taking place on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 7pm.

10/02/2026

🌱 Plant Native. Grow Local.

The Madison Conservation District is now offering a Native Seed Cost Share Program to help landowners establish native vegetation across their property.

In partnership with the Bridger Plant Materials Center, MCD has developed three recommended native seed mixes featuring grasses and forbs for the Madison Valley: Riparian, Upland/Forested, and Valley. Eligible landowners can receive 50% cost-share assistance, up to $250 per applicant per year, for qualifying native seed purchases.

Learn more and find the recommended mixes on our website.

10/01/2026

Upcoming District dates to know this October 🍂🎃

Mark your calendars! Here are a few important dates to keep in mind this month, including office closures, 310 permit deadlines, and our Land Stewardship Workshop. 📅

09/23/2026

Want to learn more about caring for your property and the natural resources around you? Join us for our annual Land Stewardship Workshop for Small Acreages, featuring local natural resource experts.

This year’s workshop will focus on W**ds, Wildlife, and Soils, with a Q&A panel at the end where you can ask questions and get advice from local experts.

Whether you’re new to the Madison Valley or have been here for years, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect with local resources, and gain practical information to help you care for your property.

📍 Madison County Admin Building, Virginia City
🕟 4:30–7:00 PM
🥤 Refreshments will be provided!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/6q2XfvhQ5kqpVMB37

09/12/2026

Nurture the nature you own! Join the Madison Conservation District, Madison County W**d District, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and MSU Extension for the 2026 Land Stewardship Workshop. Taking place on October 13th at the Madison County Admin Building in Virginia City at 4:30PM. This year's event will encompass such topics as soil health, noxious weeds, and wildlife.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQJkCWC88Han-BPDXjTi9hxNzJpDV5td5rINP2XuWEUVWWTA/viewform?usp=header
or by using the QR code provided below.

09/09/2026

Two weeks ago, an amazing group of volunteers joined us for the 7th annual Tributary Blitz, collecting water quality data at 16 sites throughout the Madison Watershed!

This annual effort wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated community members who volunteer their time and the support of our wonderful community partners. A special thank you to The Madison River Foundation and the Gallatin Conservation District for joining us as team leaders!

Our 2026 samples are still being analyzed, but you can explore results from past Tributary Blitz events on our website: https://madisoncd.net/our-work/madison-stream-team/madison-stream-team-reports/

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s event a success!

09/08/2026

Our September Board Meeting will be taking place on Tuesday September 15th at the Madison Valley Public Library starting promptly at 7PM. Please find the meeting agenda linked below.

Meeting Agenda:

09/04/2026

Thank you to our partners at the Bureau of Land Management - Montana/Dakotas, The Montana Land Reliance, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for making our 2026 Field Tour around Axolotl Lakes such a success! On this interpretive hike attendees were immersed in Montana's beautiful nature and learned about hair snares, the axolotls or tiger salamanders in the area, and conservation efforts! Thank you to everyone that was able to attend! We can't wait for next year's tour!

09/01/2026