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Septic systems, river health, and groundwater

Septic systems, river health, and groundwater

Originally posted on Explore Big Sky.Maybe you’ve been there: you’re on a nice neighborhood walk with a friend and out of nowhere you’re hit with a smell that, well… isn’t quite right. Or, suddenly you notice an area of your property that is just a little softer than...

Reclaimed Water Makes Its Debut in Early Season Snowmaking

Reclaimed Water Makes Its Debut in Early Season Snowmaking

The newest use of reclaimed water is currently making its debut at Big Sky’s Yellowstone Club, where the inaugural season of snowmaking from reclaimed water is finally a go after nearly two decades of planning and pilot projects.

Snowpack & Water Conservation in Big Sky

Snowpack & Water Conservation in Big Sky

Precipitation is beneficial to our groundwater in any form, and while we are grateful for any and all snowpack that we can accumulate over the winter months, we cannot assume that it will stay long enough to be reliable as a source for our community water year round.  That’s where water conservation comes into play.  

Building more resilient landscapes in Big Sky

Building more resilient landscapes in Big Sky

It is important to understand that how we use community water for our landscaping affects not only our groundwater but also our natural resources and eventually our river and tributaries; learning and understanding this requires a shift in behavior and putting appropriate practices in place.

Snowpack & Water Conservation in Big Sky

Snowpack & the Importance of Water Conservation 

Precipitation is beneficial to our groundwater in any form, and while we are grateful for any and all snowpack that we can accumulate over the winter months, we cannot assume that it will stay long enough to be reliable as a source for our community water year round.  That’s where water conservation comes into play.  

A sustainable watershed relies on community vision, collaboration, and execution

A sustainable watershed relies on community vision, collaboration, and execution

The intent of the plan to expand the district is to put into place nearly five miles of sewer main along Highway 191 and throughout the canyon corridor, effectively retiring old septic systems that present notable human and health risks. A central  sewer system introduces several significant benefits, including better treatment and management of community wastewater.

A Community’s Connection to the Watershed

A Community’s Connection to the Watershed

What do we actually know about how we are connected to our watershed? How does the connection between precipitation, absorption, runoff, evaporation and consumption play out through our daily use of water, whether for personal or commercial use, recreation, irrigation, or otherwise?