The Voice of the River
The Hidden Risk in Your Tap: Why Well Owners Should Test Annually
If you are one of the many residents in Big Sky who relies on a private well for your drinking water, here is something you should be aware of: unlike municipal water systems, no government agency is testing your water for you. The Environmental Protection Agency...
What 2025 water monitoring taught us about the Gallatin River
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...
The Inside Scoop on Dog Poop & the Gallatin
By Mackenzie Nash Runoff Season Nothing ruins a trail day faster than stepping in a smelly surprise. Now imagine swimming in it! That’s the reality for many of our aquatic inhabitants as the seasons change and snow melts. Spring time outside in Big Sky should be about...
2025 Gallatin Fish Count Presentation
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.
Restoration is a year-round commitment
Restoration work is underway just north of the Yellowstone National Park boundary, with new parking areas, strategically placed boulders to protect the landscape from vehicle damage, and drainage features that capture and filter stormwater. This spring, crews will...
Do Your Part to Conserve Water During Fix-A-Leak Week
By Mackenzie Nash, Big Sky Watershed Corps Member Fix-A-Leak Water is a precious resource. Over one trillion gallons of water are wasted annually within the US, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One of the key contributors to this water waste is...
New Ways to Get Involved with the Gallatin
The Gallatin River is the heart of our community and our mission to protect it has always been powered by people like you. As we look toward the year ahead, we are excited to open up more ways for our neighbors, experts, and river-lovers to play a direct role in our...
2025 Big Sky Watershed Corps Member Spotlight: Leigh Lyter and Jeremy Wood
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...