Blackfoot Outreach To Conserve Missoula County

POTOMAC - The Missoula Conservation District (MCD) brought knowledge, expertise and a listening ear to Potomac May 24. The meeting was one of many listening sessions held throughout Missoula County by the MCD to answer questions and clarify concerns by residents as well as help inform residents of MCD’s long range plan.

MCD representative Jen McBride explained the basics of conservation and the history of conservation beginning with the ‘Dustbowl’ that brought drought and agricultural issues to areas of the United States. The Federal government then began soil conservation and nationwide each...