by Gallatin River Task Force | Nov 9, 2020 | Big Sky Water Conservation, Sustainable Watershed Stewardship Plan
On Oct. 20, the Gallatin River Task Force hosted a workshop focused on using water rights as a legal tool to ensure there is enough water to support a healthy ecosystem and fishery. Kerri Strasheim from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation provided the...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Oct 28, 2020 | Advocacy, Sustainable Watershed Stewardship Plan
Every year, the Gallatin River Task Force applies for funding from the Big Sky Resort Tax Area District. These funds are vital for ensuring we have the capacity to deliver for the river. During the allocation process, members of the public have the opportunity to show...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Oct 20, 2020 | Sustainable Watershed Stewardship Plan, Wastewater Management and Reuse, Water Quality
“It’s the nutrients, stupid.” That’s a paraphrase of the now-classic campaign line by James Carville, but when it comes to improving water quality in the Big Sky area, the solution is almost that simple. If we want cleaner water, we must reduce the concentration of...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Oct 20, 2020 | Big Sky Water Conservation, Water Quality
Walking, biking, or driving around Big Sky this time of year, one thing always stands out: bright green Kentucky bluegrass lawns. While meadows and hillsides go from brown to browner, residential and commercial lots in the Meadow and Mountain villages and the Town...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Sep 9, 2020 | River Stories
David Quammen negotiating the Gallatin’s infamous Mad Mile. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE QUAMMENS. The Task Force is nothing without our devoted Friends of the Gallatin. These members make up the our volunteer base, commit professional and financial support, and...