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Meetings & Events

Upcoming Meetings

All WMCC meetings are open to the public; please contact us for more information and participation details.

January 2026 Meeting Minutes & Agenda

Jan 21, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026

11:00 AM

Anaconda, MT

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September 2025 Meeting Agenda & Minutes

Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026

11:00 AM

Pablo, MT

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Commission Meeting

Oct 28, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026

Day 1: 12:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Day 2: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Kalispell, MT

Upcoming Events

2-Day Grant Management Workshop

Feb 09, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Once funding is awarded, effective management is essential. This comprehensive workshop covers key aspects of grant administration- including compliance, financial reporting, and strategies for ensuring successful project implementation from an expert grant trainer, Dr. Ericka Harney, from Grant Management USA. Hosted by Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) with support from DNRC and WMCC, this normally $500, comprehensive two-day grant management course is ideal for both beginners and experienced grant managers looking to refine their skills.

Eligible Entities: Conservation Districts, Watershed Groups, Tribes/Tribal Conservation Groups, Municipalities, Counties, State Agencies, Special Districts, Local Conservation NGOs

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AIS Early Detection and Monitoring Workshop

Jun 04, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Event Details

Join the Flathead Lake Biological Station and the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for an aquatic invasive species (AIS) training on June 4, 2025 from 10-4pm at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, Polson, MT. Topics covered will include AIS sampling and decontamination, AIS identification and specimen vouchers, eDNA and LAMP protocol, and data upload using the Survey 123 data app.

This event is FREE and open to all – lunch is provided! Lodging is available upon request.

For more information and to RSVP by May 20, 2026, contact phil.matson@flbs.umt.edu