If you are one of the many residents in Big Sky who relies on a private well for your drinking water, here is something you should be aware of: unlike municipal water systems, no government agency is testing your water for you. The Environmental Protection Agency...
Kristin Gardner
25 Years of the Gallatin River Task Force
For 25 years, the Gallatin River has been our guide, our inspiration and the heart of a powerful community movement. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are reflecting on the incredible milestones we’ve achieved together and looking forward to the momentum...
Let’s clear up some misconceptions about water monitoring on the Gallatin
In response to Clint Nagel’s recent guest column, “We need transparency and truth in addressing the Gallatin’s water quality issues”, there are a few points of clarification that deserve attention, and more than a few on which we can agree. As the chief...
Hope Outweighs Fear After Montana DEQ Impairment Talk
This column originally appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on April, 26 2024. Kristin Gardner, PhD is Chief Executive and Science Officer at the Gallatin River Task Force. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) hosted a meeting in Big Sky this week...
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