01Aug 2016 by lccd2

New Ownership Map Booklets

Publications, Uncategorized
The office just received a new shipment of land ownership map booklets!  The color version is $40 and is 1 township per page, the black and white version is $25 and is actually the same size as the color version, just cheaper since it's in black and white Used for hunting permission information, fishing access information and more, these booklets can be a valuable tool for working and recreating outdoors in Lewis & Clark County.  The information is the most up-to-date based off of the Department of Revenue's Landowner information off the www.gis.mt.gov, aka. "cadastral" map layer. The CD office will soon start accepting credit cards too!  Bear with us as we make this most welcome transition!!!  Contact us at 406-449-5000 ext. 112 or via email at lccd@mt.net if you'd…
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01Jun 2016 by lccd2

June Board Meeting

310 Permits, Budget, Meeting Minutes, Meeting Notices, Meetings, Uncategorized
The next regular meeting of the Lewis & Clark Conservation District will be June 9.  It will begin at 8:30 a.m. and takes place at the Dearborn Community Center, 5855 Highway 434 outside of Wolf Creek Mt.  Also, here are the minutes from the May meeting and the Agenda for the June Meeting. The Dearborn Community Center can be found on Highway 434 NW of Wolf Creek and South East of Highway 200--see map below.
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02May 2016 by lccd2

Helena High Envirothon State Champs Need Your Help

Education, Events, Students, Training, Uncategorized
Congratulations Helena High - Envirothon State Champions 2016!           It's not over yet for Helena High, they have the opportunity to attend the North American Envirothon competition in Ontario in July but they need your help to get there.The team needs your help raising money to help with their travel costs. The Lewis & Clark Conservation District budgets funds annually to support the teams and have been doing so since 2009. However, we can't cover the entire cost so they need you to donate if you can. Please donate through the Conservation District which allows for tax deductible donations in their name. What is Envirothon? Envirothon is an annual state-wide natural resources competition sponsored by the Montana Association of Conservation Districts  to assist high-school age students in…
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01Feb 2016 by lccd2
What is a Conservation District?

What is a Conservation District?

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Many of you know exactly what a Conservation District is however, there are those of us whom haven't had the exposure to know what exactly a CD is. This year the hope is to really dive deep into what a CD is and what the the CD can do for you. We here at the CD want to get you engaged and in hope, you will pass on your knowledge to others and help them get involved with us and our beautiful community. So stay tuned for weekly tips, fun facts, education programs, cost-share programs, and community events. Oh and did I mention don't be afraid to share with your friends and family! So, what is a Conservation District? Conservation Districts are government entities that provide technical assistance and tools…
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28Jan 2016 by lccd2

Latest Newsletter

Newsletter, Uncategorized
The latest CD newsletter is available here. If you would like to sign up for the electronic version of The Explorer, please click here. We are working on moving into Social Media, and transitioning some of our newsletter subscribers to the electronic version if they are interested.    
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30Dec 2015 by lccd2

January Board meeting change

Budget, Meetings, Planning, Uncategorized
Due to the requirement for District Administrator Chris Evans to attend a training, the January 14th meeting will be rescheduled to a different date in January, yet to be determined.   The Board of Supervisors reviewed and edited the Annual Plan of Operations for 2016 at the December meeting and is currently working on budget revisions.  Those two documents will be posted when they are complete.  January 4th, the Conservation District office will welcome Big Sky Watershed Corps (associated with Americorps) member Ashley Rivero.  Ashley will be working with the CD, the Lake Helena Watershed Group and the Lewis & Clark County Water Quality Protection District for most of 2016.  We welcome Ashley's assistance and look forward to getting to know her a bit better.  She will be putting together…
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19Oct 2015 by lccd2

Gorgeous morning

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Another beautiful morning out there today.  I am getting tired of summer weather in October though!  Anyone who knows me, knows that I prefer cold and snow to warm days!  Looking forward to cooler days and SNOW!   [caption id="attachment_359" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sunrise over Helena Valley[/caption]
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17Sep 2015 by lccd2

Soil Health Day

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The Broadwater Conservation District and the Lewis & Clark Conservation District are co-hosting a great workshop today without health specialist Jay Fuhrer from the NRCS in North Dakota.   Great turnout, on a cool misty day!!!
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