The Voice of the River
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...
Join Us During Fix A Leak Week
Don’t wait until the well is dry to know the worth of water! According to the EPA, 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted nationwide annually. Contributing to this waste is more than 11 million homes with leaks. The most common sources of leaks within the home include...
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...