Mary Pat and Jim Harris, owners of Bozeman Spirits Distillery, are big supporters of the Gallatin River: they are both a Friend of the Gallatin Bronze Business member and a Gallatin River Fly Fishing Festival partner.
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Volunteer to Safeguard Streambanks at Moose Creek Flat
Help the Gallatin River Task Force and the Custer Gallatin National Forest preserve the Gallatin River for generations to come. Join us for a volunteer project on Monday, May 21st at 9:30 AM to install fencing around streamside vegetation planted at Moose Creek Flat. This opportunity is part of a long-term effort to improve river health and public safety in Gallatin Canyon.
New Faces Join the Gallatin River Task Force Board of Directors
The Gallatin River Task Force said farewell to three familiar faces on our board of directors and welcomed five new members to the team this winter. Ron Bowlin, San Goveia, and Nancy Sheil contributed years of service to the Task Force. With their guidance, the Task Force grew from a single, part-time coordinator to a small organization with multiple employees. We will miss their insight, humor, and talent, but are excited to welcome Rob McRae, Michael Jacquard, JeNelle Johnson, Bill Collins, and Ennion Williams aboard.
A Wild and Scenic Adventure in D.C.
Last month, I was invited to join Montanans for Healthy Rivers on a trip to Washington D.C. The purpose of this trip was to meet with the Montana delegation to understand the next steps for passage of the East Rosebud Wild and Scenic bill (S. 501 and H.R. 4645) and to discuss the overwhelming support from Montanas for a broader Wild and Scenic bill that would include the Upper Gallatin River, Porcupine Creek, and the Taylor Fork. Montanans for Healthy Rivers is a coalition of families, business owners, sportsmen, farmers, ranchers, agency officials, land trusts, and conservation organizations working together to conserve free-flowing rivers in Montana for future generations.
Presentation of Repeat Photographs Will Showcase 150 Years of Change in Gallatin Canyon
Don’t miss “Of Wilderness and Resorts: 150 Years of Change in Gallatin Canyon and Big Sky” on March 16th at 6:00 PM at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center. Join us to engage in the intersection of past and present and explore the region’s evolution from ranches…to resorts…to a tourism economy.
2018 Volunteer Awards
The Volunteer Task Force is a diverse group of river lovers dedicated to making a measurable difference in the health of the Gallatin River. In 2017, 156 individuals donated over 1,000 hours to monitor water quality, implement the Gallatin River Fly Fishing Festival, and build a sustainable organization.
From Big Sky Watershed Corps Member to Water Conservation Program Coordinator
In November, the Task Force welcomed not only the approaching holiday and ski season but also a new Water Conservation Program Coordinator. Emily Casey, our 2016 & 2017 Big Sky Watershed Corps Member transitioned to a new role as a full-time employee to help inspire a water conservation ethic across the community through two main projects: a water conservation rebate program and drought resilience planning.
Takeaways from Montana Women’s Fly Fishing School
When I tell people that I run a youth fly fishing camp they assume that I’m a trout slayer, and I let them. But the truth is, before moving to Montana three years ago, I had fished once with spin tackle. I was six and I got a bloody nose. I assumed that was the end of my fishing career.
Changing of the Guard
Ron Bowlin retired from the Gallatin River Task Force board of directors at a board meeting on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017. Ron, a career Navy-man, served on the Task Force board of director for almost four years. At the same meeting, Rick Donaldson was named Gallatin River Task Force Board Chair.
Meet the Great Gallatin Guide-Off Guides
The Great Gallatin Guide-Off pairs master fly fishing guides with people who want to have a good time, catch fish, and support a healthy Gallatin River for future generations! Win your favorite guide by bidding for him or her online. The winning bidder will fish with a winning guide on Saturday, July 1st.