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Hooked on the Gallatin: Thank You to Our Community
Hooked on the Gallatin: Thank You to Our Community

Hooked on the Gallatin: community support and annual celebration helps achieve critical funding for the Gallatin Sunday, July 28th marked the 12th annual Hooked on the Gallatin hosted by the Gallatin River Task Force. The summer celebration of the Gallatin River is...

Every Drop Counts: low snowpack means low river flow
Every Drop Counts: low snowpack means low river flow

It was hard to get on a chairlift this year and not hear locals’ complaints about the lack of snow cover. Snowpack is both the lifeblood of the water resources in Big Sky, and what gives life to our winter recreation. The rest of this blog will talk about how low...

Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Dan Boeckman
Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Dan Boeckman

This month's Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Dan Boeckman​. When new member Dan Boeckman was asked what prompted his interest in membership with the Task Force, he had this to say, "When I think of all the times and rivers I have fished in Montana, my mind...

Big Sky Water Plan Update
Big Sky Water Plan Update

Big Sky Water Plan Update; Join the Public Meeting on June 17 to Learn More  The history of water conservation in Big Sky goes back decades, with a defining moment in 2018 when community stakeholders collaborated with the Gallatin River Task Force to create the Big...

Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Joanna McCoy
Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Joanna McCoy

This month's Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Joanna McCoy gained her deep affection for the outdoors from her father, and from growing up on a dairy farm on the Little Sandy River in Kentucky. Opportunities through college courses and experiences along the...

Thank You to Our Upper Deer Creek Restoration Project Volunteers!
Thank You to Our Upper Deer Creek Restoration Project Volunteers!

This Earth Day, the Gallatin River Task Force is celebrating the incredible success of the Upper Deer Creek restoration project, and a huge part of that success goes to our amazing volunteers! Healthy Rivers, Healthy Planet Clean water is essential for life on earth,...

Envision Gallatin FLUM Comment Guide
Envision Gallatin FLUM Comment Guide

Gallatin County is entering the next phase of Envision Gallatin with the objective of creating a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Housing Strategy (HS). The FLUM will help inform future zoning regulations, guide development for the county, and ultimately help protect...

Water Wise Landscapes in Big Sky Montana
Water Wise Landscapes in Big Sky Montana

Water Wise Landscapes in Big Sky - Is your Landscape Water-Wise? Did you know that landscape irrigation use spikes by a whopping 160% during summer months? That's a lot of water, and a significant portion is lost to evaporation, especially when watering during the...

Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Bonnie Wolff
Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Bonnie Wolff

In an effort to give more recognition to the people who step up to become members of the Task Force we are introducing our Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight.  Today, we wanted to highlight Bonnie Wolff. Bonnie discovered her love of the Gallatin River over 20...

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JULY 13, 2025