Traditions are important. They help communities hold onto what matters most and pass those values forward. Our annual Gallatin River Cleanup is one of those traditions. Every year, friends, neighbors, and visitors come together to care for the river that sustains our...
We all have a Gallatin River story—one that makes us smile, brings back a memory, sparks an idea, or offers a certain kind of peace in its telling. This year, the Gallatin River Task Force is celebrating 25 years of river stewardship, and to commemorate this...
On Sunday, July 13, the Gallatin River Task Force marked a landmark occasion—our 25th anniversary—at the 13th annual Hooked on the Gallatin, an evening celebrating the river that has inspired our work for two and a half decades. More than 250 supporters came together...
This article first appeared in our Every Drop Counts column in Explore Big Sky. Water issues are technical, abstract, and very personal. They’re about the water we drink, the rivers we fish, the snow we ski, and the future we’re building. The 2025 Montana Legislative...
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...
In January, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services announced a rule change aimed at reducing water waste from spa drainage in hotel rooms and short-term rentals. Spearheaded by Big Sky Resort, this initiative is part of the resort's...
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...
Don’t wait until the well is dry to know the worth of water! According to the EPA, 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted nationwide annually. Contributing to this waste is more than 11 million homes with leaks. The most common sources of leaks within the home include...
Photo by Rich Addicks This article first appeared in our Every Drop Counts column in Explore Big Sky. It is hard to quantify the extent of the damage that recent federal layoffs will have across the country, and here at home in Montana. The latest count is that...
The events of 2025 Montana Legislative Session are moving fast, which can make staying up to date on bills difficult and time-consuming. That’s why we’ve created a Water Policy Tracker, so you can easily access, monitor, and take action around water-related bills that...
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