This article also appeared in our Explore Big Sky Column, Every Drop Counts. By Kristin Gardner and Jade Allison. Photography by Robin Fedock The Gallatin River Task Force team gathers water data on the Taylor Fork in June 2025. Every year since 2000, the Gallatin...
Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fisheries Biologist, Keith Wellstone, presented on local trout populations, the data behind the Gallatin River fishery, and the work FWP is doing to better understand trout populations on the river.
Last month we said farewell to our amazing 2025 Big Sky Watershed Corps members, Leigh Lyter and Jeremy Wood. We’re so proud and grateful for the meaningful contributions they made to the Task Force, from water monitoring to coordinating community events like the...
For 25 years, the Gallatin River has been our guide, our inspiration and the heart of a powerful community movement. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are reflecting on the incredible milestones we’ve achieved together and looking forward to the momentum...
In response to Clint Nagel’s recent guest column, “We need transparency and truth in addressing the Gallatin’s water quality issues”, there are a few points of clarification that deserve attention, and more than a few on which we can agree. As the chief...
The Gallatin River isn’t just a scenic backdrop to our lives; it’s a vibrant ecosystem that supports a world-class trout fishery and everything that depends on it. And if there is one thing that can help us better understand the health of this sensitive and living...
Throughout Big Sky, there is a shared and inherent love for the place we all call home. Primary to that is our love of all things outdoors—whether it’s fishing the Gallatin River, hiking up to Lava Lake, or sneaking in a weekend getaway of camping at Red Cliff. The...
Septic systems and connection to central sewer have the same goal: treat your wastewater. But, they function differently, and knowing your system is important. With central sewer, waste is pumped through underground pipes to a sewage treatment plant, such as the Big...
The work to improve the health of the Gallatin River cannot be done through a solitary lens. Our understanding of the challenges and the available solutions can only be made stronger by paying attention to similarities we see on other rivers around Montana. Findings...
This year, the Gallatin River Task Force is celebrating its 25th anniversary as an organization committed to solving water issues in the Upper Gallatin River region. A big part of our mission is to inspire our community to steward the Gallatin River, one of southwest...
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