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MWCC 2017 Annual Report
Thank you for all your support over the years! We are excited to announce the release of our 2017 Annual Report!  Check out all of the great things we have accomplished over the past year here.
Run like the Wind for Water and Conservation
Happy first day of Summer! Many conservation organizations have decided to celebrate summer by hosting events that will allow you to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and benefit the environment. It does not matter if you are currently in shape or need some time to train; there are plenty of opportunities this summer for you to get in on the action. The Lake Helena Watershed Group and the Bitterroot Water Forum are hosting 5k's, the Friends of the Missouri River Breaks are hosting a Triathlon, and The Montana Cattle Women are hosting a 25 mile run. Hope to see you at one of these great events!

What is Advocacy?

The activities of our watershed partners vary across a wide spectrum of communication with direct and indirect policy implications. So, what is advocacy? And, what is lobbying? Staying comfortably within the lines for your organization and your community requires some understanding of where those lines are drawn.  This course is the latest in the Learn Foundation Law suite of trainings, developed by legal staff at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. It is also the first geared toward organizations seeking or receiving funding from private foundations. 

Click here for more information and a link to the free webinar.

In The News

Training and Resources

  • Getting Ready to Get Ready for Giving Season

    Ever feel like the giving season sneaks up on you? You are not alone! To help you offset last minute planning, we’ve invited the fundraising experts at Classy to join us on a webinar to share how you can start preparing for year-end giving TODAY. You’ll learn how to plan your fundraising campaign in advance, which marketing […]

  • Blacktail Creek & Basin Creek Watershed and Beaver Mimicry Project Tour

    IFRAME: [1]//view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=http%3A%2F%2Fmtwatersheds.org%2Fapp%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F06%2F2018-Tour-agenda_6_12_184962.docx Download (https://mtwatersheds.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-Tour-agenda_6_12_184962.docx) References 1. file://view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=http%3A%2F%2Fmtwatersheds.org%2Fapp%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F06%2F2018-Tour-agenda_6_12_184962.docx

  • 2018 Montana Floodplain Resource Seminar

    The 2018 Montana Floodplain Resource Seminar is still a go for the week of July 16th – 19th in Helena, Montana. As always, this is a free event. Please find attached the final agenda for the event. We have received numerous requests to have Ed Thomas come back to the state and present. He is coming and […]

  • Using Evaluation Frameworks to Communicate with Funders

    The most effective organizations—and those that will weather a stormy economic climate—embrace the tools of evaluation for communication, fundraising, and ongoing learning. Evaluation tools and frameworks hold great potential for helping organizations understand their impact while at the same time improving planning, fundraising, and overall effectiveness. In this session, participants will gain knowledge of the […]

  • Storytelling for Fundraising Success

    Everyone loves a powerful and inspiring story, and your donors and potential donors are no exceptions. Of course, each nonprofit has many stories to share. But how can you best feature those stories to connect with your donors in your printed and online materials? After watching this recorded webinar, you will be able to: Identify […]

  • Water Rights in MT Handbook

    IFRAME: [1]//docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmtwatersheds.org%2Fapp%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F06%2F2018-water-rights-handbook-final.pdf&embedded=true&hl=en Download (https://mtwatersheds.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-water-rights-handbook-final.pdf) References 1. file://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmtwatersheds.org%2Fapp%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F06%2F2018-water-rights-handbook-final.pdf&embedded=true&hl=en

  • Advocacy & Lobbying: Rules for Public Charity Grantees of Private Foundations

    This free resource is designed for public charities who are seeking funding from a private foundation to support advocacy work. The training takes about twenty minutes to complete. The course features Maya, a program officer at a private foundation, and Alex, a program director at a U.S. public charity, who guide users in learning what […]

  • Social Media 101 for Nonprofits: Building a Thriving Support Community

    As a nonprofit organization, having a dedicated, active community of supporters and advocates is one of your most valuable assets. But how can you extend this engaged group of supports in order to establish and grow an online community as well? HootSuite University is pleased to present Social Media 101 for Nonprofits: Building a Thriving Support Community with Luke […]

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This Watershed News is provided in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. 

More information about MWCC's Partnership Program here.
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Upcoming Events

June 23-28th, Freeflow Institute's Salmon River Writing Retreat

June 23rd, Milltown Confluence Area Grand Opening

June 23rd, Running for Water Helena 2018

June 25-26th, Weed Pulling along the Gilbert Trail

June 26-28th, Riparian Grazing Workshops

June 26th, Presentation on TMDL in Beaverhead Watershed

June 26th, Rangeland and Pasture Invasive Grass Tour

June 27th, Wildlife Speaker Series- Zebra & Quagga Mussels

June 29-30th, Gallatin River Fly Fishing Festival

July 7th, Missouri Breaks Triathlon

July 11-12th, 2018 River Rendezvous

July 11th, Ruby Valley Conservation District Board Meeting

July 12th, CFKRBC Executive Committee Meeting

July 13th, Catch the Hatch 2018

July 13th, Matador Ranch Science and Land Management Symposium

July 16-19th, 2018 MT Floodplain Resource Seminar

July 19th, Blacktail Creek and Basin Creek Watershed and Beaver Mimicry Project Tour

Aug. 10th, Run for the River 5k
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