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Do You Know What’s in Your Water?

Do You Know What’s in Your Water?

Mar 20, 2018

Do you rely on a domestic well for your drinking water supply? If so, have you ever tested your water quality? As a well owner, it is up to you to test your drinking water to ensure it is safe for you and your family. It is estimated that only 10% or less of households in Gallatin County that drink water from individual domestic wells have ever tested their water quality. Unlike public water systems, no one regularly tests your well water for you and it is your responsibility, just like getting an oil change in your car, or rotating your tires.

Big Sky Sustainable Water Solutions Forum Develops Water Stewardship Plan

Big Sky Sustainable Water Solutions Forum Develops Water Stewardship Plan

Dec 13, 2017

The Big Sky Sustainable Water Solutions Forum stakeholders reached consensus on recommendations for community-based priorities and actions to manage water resources in Big Sky. These actions will allow community partners to work together to address current impacts to water resources, maintain and enhance healthy river systems, maximize valuable and limited water assets, slow the flow of water through the watershed, and improve the community’s collective knowledge of the health of Big Sky’s water resources.

Watershed Stewardship Plan Expected in December

Watershed Stewardship Plan Expected in December

Nov 14, 2017

The Big Sky Sustainable Water Solutions Forum (Water Forum) is finalizing its recommendations for action and a watershed stewardship plan to address water resources across watersheds and communities within the Big Sky area.

Award-winning Author Discusses Wild and Scenic Rivers

Award-winning Author Discusses Wild and Scenic Rivers

Sep 20, 2017

Award-winning author Tim Palmer will speak about the wild and scenic rivers system at 7 PM on Thursday, October 12th at Lone Peak Brewery. The talk will feature rivers protected under the system and highlight key people who have championed the program.

Record Breaking Upper Gallatin River Cleanup

Record Breaking Upper Gallatin River Cleanup

Sep 9, 2017

Over one hundred volunteers removed 1,060 pounds of trash from rivers and streams in the Big Sky area during the 2017 Upper Gallatin River Cleanup on Thursday, August 31st. New partners and a dedicated group of cleanup leaders tripled attendance from 35 volunteers the previous year to 111 volunteers in 2017.

Community Meetings on Big Sky Water Resources in Gallatin Valley

Community Meetings on Big Sky Water Resources in Gallatin Valley

Aug 25, 2017

The Big Sky Sustainable Water Solutions Forum (Water Forum) is hosting two community meetings in Gallatin Valley focused on Big Sky’s water resources. Stewardship decisions made in Big Sky affect both the Gallatin and Madison river systems. Meetings will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on September 13 at the Belgrade Community Library and on September 18 at the Bozeman Public Library.