The Voice of the River
Federal Layoffs and Loss of Federal Funding Create a Ripple Effect here at home
Photo by Rich Addicks This article first appeared in our Every Drop Counts column in Explore Big Sky. It is hard to quantify the extent of the damage that recent federal layoffs will have across the country, and here at home in Montana. The latest count is that...
Navigating the Legislative Session with our Water Policy Tracker
The events of 2025 Montana Legislative Session are moving fast, which can make staying up to date on bills difficult and time-consuming. That’s why we’ve created a Water Policy Tracker, so you can easily access, monitor, and take action around water-related bills that...
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The 2025 Montana State Legislative Session is upon us. The events of the session are unfolding fast, and this year the Gallatin River Task Force is closely tracking issues that impact water. If you are interested in receiving email alerts about opportunities to...
Algae blooms on the Smith River offer clues about similar blooms on the Gallatin
The work to improve the health of the Gallatin River cannot be done through a solitary lens. Our understanding of the challenges and the available solutions can only be made stronger by paying attention to similarities we see on other rivers around Montana. Findings...
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...