Gallatin River Restoration

Protect, Restore, and Enjoy

The Gallatin River Restoration Strategy is a comprehensive plan that centers the ecological health of the river while supporting recreation by repairing degraded sites and adding sustainable access. Our goal is to restore 124 acres across the 39-mile Upper Gallatin corridor, protecting riverbanks, enhancing wildlife habitat, and sustaining recreation for generations.

Improving our Access

Restoration Status

ACRES IDENTIFIED FOR RESTORATION

ACRES RESTORED

ACRES OF RESTORATION IN PROGRESS

Help Us Restore the Gallatin River

Featured Project

Buffalo Horn Creek to Six Shooter

Actively Fundraising

Another multi-phase project designed to stabilize riverbanks and create healthy streamside habitat. To prevent further damage and establish sustainable access, we’ll add designated parking and clearly mark access points so visitors can enjoy this beautiful corridor without harming it.

Completed Projects

Greek Creek Restoration Project

Greek Creek

Moose Creek

Moose Creek

Greek Creek Campground BDAs

Upper Deer Creek

Greek Creek Campground BDAs

Park Boundary to Covered Wagon

The Voice of the Gallatin River

Restoration Stories

25 Years of the Gallatin River Task Force

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...

Restoring the fabric of the Gallatin River, one thread at a time

The Gallatin River is more than just a waterway—it’s a vital lifeline that defines southwest Montana. My first experience on the Gallatin was during the summer of 2012 when my husband and I visited...

25 Ways You Can Help Steward the Gallatin River in 2025

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...
Willows soaking at Greek Creek

Every Drop Counts: Making River Restoration Progress at Greek Creek Campground

  Take it from the parent of a four year old: not everyone feels compelled to stay on the trails and designated access points of our public lands and waterways. But everyone who cares about the...

Every Drop Counts: Wildfire and Stream Restoration

The realities of life and climate change across the West, and specifically in our corner of southwest Montana, are compounding to increase the threat of wildfires, which are only predicted to grow...

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Partners and Donors

This work is made possible thanks to the following supporters.

Project Partners

USDA Forest Service