Gallatin River Task Force

Drought in the Upper Gallatin Watershed
Drought in the Upper Gallatin Watershed

The Upper Gallatin Watershed has been marked by severe drought conditions this summer but what does this mean for the people, plants, and animals that live in the watershed?

The Forgotten Fork
The Forgotten Fork

Something happens to me every time I enter the Gallatin Canyon. On one hand, I am uplifted by the natural beauty of the river, the geologic formations above its banks and the ample wildlife along its shores. But on the other, I am saddened by the constant rush of...

The Headwaters Hedge
The Headwaters Hedge

By David Tucker, Communications Manager In the last issue of EBS, this column started with dire numbers concerning our local snowpack and the equivalent amount of water held therein. Since then, it’s been dumping and we’ve moved into an above average winter—thanks,...

Balancing the Books: Using data for better water management
Balancing the Books: Using data for better water management

By David Tucker, communications manager So far, the banner snow year promised by a La Niña weather pattern hasn’t quite materialized. While the recent storm cycle has greatly improved conditions, this summer’s water supply has still been on my mind lately. Considering...

What’s the Big Sky water supply future?
What’s the Big Sky water supply future?

And what does it mean for the Gallatin River? At the Jan. 19 Big Sky County Water and Sewer District board meeting, when the topic turned to water-supply exploration on Lone Mountain, Mark Cunnane of Western Groundwater Services uttered a sentence that caught my...

Gallatin Victories: Conservation Success Stories
Gallatin Victories: Conservation Success Stories

Now that some time has passed since the New Year holiday, we’ve had a chance to take stock of the last few months—and we’re thrilled with what we see. After several major victories and important organizational developments, it’s clear the Gallatin River is in good...

Districting Gallatin Canyon: What Does It Mean for the River?
Districting Gallatin Canyon: What Does It Mean for the River?

On December 29th, to little fanfare and taking no credit, the Gallatin River scored a major victory when commissioners from Gallatin County voted unanimously to approve a petition for the formation of a new Gallatin Canyon water and sewer district. Now, you might be...

Gallatin River Resolutions: Conserve More Water
Gallatin River Resolutions: Conserve More Water

How to conserve more water in 2021. It is, once again, that time of year. It is time to make—and hopefully keep—our New Year’s Resolutions. For those of us who spend time in the Gallatin River Watershed, keeping the river clean and cold is as good a resolution as any,...

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