The Voice of the River
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 inspire our community to steward the Gallatin River, one of southwest...
The Quarry Development Needs More Scrutiny
Public input is crucial to ensuring that decisions about the Quarry Subdivision prioritize the health of the Gallatin River. Please join us in telling the DEQ that the project needs robust scientific analysis. Public comments can be submitted through January 10, 2025...
Big Sky Watershed Corps Member Spotlight: Lauren Myli
Last month, The Task Force said farewell to our thrill-seeking, record-breaking, collaborative dynamo, Lauren Myli. Lauren joined the Task Force as a Big Sky Watershed Corps Member in January, bringing with her a background in and passion for conservation and outdoor...
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 future of river access should aim to, because when you combine...
Let’s Adopt Gallatin County’s Future Land Use Map & Housing Strategy
After nearly a year of collaborative planning, the Gallatin County Planning Department has entered the adoption phase of the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Housing Strategy (HS). The Gallatin County FLUM is a planning tool designed to guide where and how development...
Purple Pipe Makes a Key Connection
Last month, a significant water conservation link was installed in Big Sky. Through a multi-year collaborative effort between Big Sky Water and Sewer District, Lone Mountain Land Company, Big Sky Resort, Big Sky Community Organization, and led by the Gallatin 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...