The Voice of the River
Make an Impact: Join us for the Gallatin River Cleanup
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...
Beneath the surface: Bugs as the measure of a healthy Gallatin
The Gallatin River isn’t just a scenic backdrop to our lives; it’s a vibrant ecosystem that supports a world-class trout fishery and everything that depends on it. And if there is one thing that can help us better understand the health of this sensitive and living...
Voices of the Gallatin Storytelling Project
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...
Hooked on the Gallatin: 25 Years of Milestones and Momentum
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...
Water bills on the table during the 2025 Montana Legislative Session
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...
Scoop the Poop to Protect our Water!
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...
A Big Sky Water Conservation Effort Set to Save Millions of Gallons Annually
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...
Caring for Your Septic System: A Healthy Gallatin River Begins in Your Home
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...