Drought Status
The Gallatin River is drought prone.
Drought is not merely a natural event; it is dependent on the demand people place on water supplies. Water conservation is one the easiest steps we can take to help mitigate the impacts of drought.
CURRENT DROUGHT STATUS
Moderate Drought
IMPACT
- River and stream flows begin to decline
- Groundwater begins to decline
- Potential water supply constraints
DROUGHT RESPONSE
- Upgrade to water efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances
- Limit outdoor watering to two days per week (between 6-8am or 9-11pm)
DROUGHT OUTLOOK
January 2025, Big Sky, Montana and the upper Gallatin River are in Moderate Drought. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought removal is likely over the next month.
WATER SAVING ACTIONS
- Learn how to prepare for drought
- Learn how to create a water wise landscape
- Upgrade to water saving fixtures and apply for a rebate
Real-Time Drought Watch
This interactive tool provides a way to look at differnt variables that influence drought conditions for the Gallatin River and surrounding area. Learn how to use the tool.
Drought response means taking action.
As the intensity of drought increases so should our response to saving water so that more water will be available to support the people, plants, wildlife, and fish who depend on the limited water available during drought.
Drought impacts our quality of life.
The most significant impacts associated with drought are those related to water-intensive activities such as, wildfire protection, drinking water supply, agriculture production, landscape irrigation, recreation, and wildlife preservation. Explore how drought impacts us locally.
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