The Voice of the River
Strategic Planning Survey
The Gallatin River Task Force (the Task Force) is asking for feedback as we develop a new strategic plan to identify organizational priorities and programs for the next three to five years.
Gallatin County’s Future Land Use Map & Housing Strategy
Gallatin County has drafted a map of our future, and they want your feedback. The draft Future Land Use Map - The FLUM - uses broad brush strokes to paint a picture of where and how we want to direct growth. To get there, they listened and then built a model based on...
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 in size and frequency. Factors like poorly planned development, warmer...
Gallatin River Task Force Intern Highlight: Sophie Dellinger
This month, the Task Force is highlighting Sophie Dellinger, our multi-talented and intrepid Events and Fundraising Intern. A recent graduate of Colorado College with her sights set on law school, Sophie is interested in bridging the gap between science and policy in...
Every Drop Counts: Protections for the Gallatin River begin at home, end in congress
This post originally appeared in Explore Big Sky. Marne Hayes is the Communications Manager for the Gallatin River Task Force. Ask anyone who calls Big Sky home what summers mean to them, and it’s likely that the Gallatin River will get an honorable mention in some...
Hooked on the Gallatin: Thank You to Our Community
Hooked on the Gallatin: community support and annual celebration helps achieve critical funding for the Gallatin Sunday, July 28th marked the 12th annual Hooked on the Gallatin hosted by the Gallatin River Task Force. The summer celebration of the Gallatin River is...
Every Drop Counts: low snowpack means low river flow
It was hard to get on a chairlift this year and not hear locals’ complaints about the lack of snow cover. Snowpack is both the lifeblood of the water resources in Big Sky, and what gives life to our winter recreation. The rest of this blog will talk about how low...
Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Dan Boeckman
This month's Gallatin River Task Force Member Spotlight: Dan Boeckman. When new member Dan Boeckman was asked what prompted his interest in membership with the Task Force, he had this to say, "When I think of all the times and rivers I have fished in Montana, my mind...