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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...

Wildlife in the Watershed: Bighorn Sheep

Wildlife in the Watershed: Bighorn Sheep

Wildlife in the Watershed: Bighorn Sheep The symphony of nature, every animal holds a crucial role in the delicate fabric of our ecosystems. We turn our gaze towards the Gallatin River and the magnificent bighorn sheep that rely on its waters. As advocates for water...

Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Kevin Cloyd

Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Kevin Cloyd

In an effort to give more recognition to the people who step up to become members of the Task Force we are introducing our Membership Spotlight.  Today, we wanted to highlight one of our newest members, Kevin Cloyd. Kevin was first introduced to the Gallatin River...

Protecting 1 million river miles begins at home

Protecting 1 million river miles begins at home

Today, the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System protects 13,396 miles of 226 rivers across the country, including five rivers in Montana. The upper Missouri River and three forks of the Flathead River were protected in 1976, while East Rosebud Creek won protection in 2018. But that represents less than one-half of one percent of the nation’s, and Montana’s rivers that are protected. We can and we must do better.

Celebrating River Stewardship – 2021 Volunteer Awards

Celebrating River Stewardship – 2021 Volunteer Awards

Task Force volunteers spend hours with us on the Gallatin collecting water samples and restoring habitat. They not only inspire us in our work but enable us to carry out our conservation mission. At the end of the year, we host a stewardship celebration to thank our...

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...

And the Winners Are…. 2020 Volunteers of the Year

And the Winners Are…. 2020 Volunteers of the Year

Celebrating our 2020 Volunteers of the Year. Without our dedicated team of volunteers, the Gallatin River Task Force simply wouldn't be able to get our work done. Every year, we celebrate our most dedicated individuals. These are the folks devoting time weekly to our...

What’s in Store for the Upper Gallatin River in 2021?

What’s in Store for the Upper Gallatin River in 2021?

A Letter from the Executive Director. Twenty years ago, a small group of concerned citizens formed the Blue Water Task Force. They were worried about water quality in the Upper Gallatin River Watershed, and they wanted to learn more about the challenges before them....

Friend of the Gallatin: Leaving a Liquid Legacy

Friend of the Gallatin: Leaving a Liquid Legacy

Friend of the Gallatin Rick Donaldson moves on from the Task Force board. Volunteer. Sponsor. Board chair. In his tenure as a Task Force supporter, Rick Donaldson has worn many hats. Whether collecting trash or approving organizational budgets, he’s brought the same...