The Voice of the River
Let’s clear up some misconceptions about water monitoring on the Gallatin
In response to Clint Nagel’s recent guest column, “We need transparency and truth in addressing the Gallatin’s water quality issues”, there are a few points of clarification that deserve attention, and more than a few on which we can agree. As the chief...
Restoring the fabric of the Gallatin River, one thread at a time
The Gallatin River is more than just a waterway—it’s a vital lifeline that defines southwest Montana. My first experience on the Gallatin was during the summer of 2012 when my husband and I visited Montana just before he took a job here in Big Sky. While fishing may...
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...