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The Bloom is Back

The Bloom is Back

As you’ve likely noticed, a wide-spread, bright green algae bloom yet again took over our backyard waterway. From the upper reaches of the Taylor Fork to downstream of Portal Creek, filamentous vegetation covered the river-bottom rocks. At first glance, the algae is...

Let’s Get Our Poop in a Group

Let’s Get Our Poop in a Group

Big Sky has a poop problem. Rapid growth and decentralized infrastructure have led to three streams flowing through our community below state standards for water quality. Higher-than-ideal levels of certain nutrients qualify the streams as impaired, and these...

Real-World Solutions to Real-World Challenges

Real-World Solutions to Real-World Challenges

On January 7th, the Resort Tax board approved Big Sky Sewer and Water District’s 1% for Infrastructure application. Now, residents will vote in May to approve the additional tax, with revenues helping pay for a portion of a new, upgraded wastewater treatment plant and...

Septic Smart

Septic Smart

A majority of residential and commercial developments in Big Sky operate on septic systems, posing a significant threat to Gallatin River health.  Credit: Chris Kamman A healthy Gallatin River begins in your home. On its way to the Gallatin River, water from rain and...

Lone Peak High School Students Want YOU to be Septic Smart

Lone Peak High School Students Want YOU to be Septic Smart

The Lone Peak High School Environmental Science class completed a service-learning project to educate the Big Sky Community about septic care and maintenance. This year, the class studied wastewater treatment systems and their relationship to water quality. The students learned about municipal wastewater treatment by touring the Big Sky Water & Sewer District plant and on-site wastewater treatment by developing bathroom signs for the school and businesses with septic systems.