by Gallatin River Task Force | Jun 13, 2017 | Big Sky Water Conservation
Did you know that water use in Big Sky triples to 300 gallons per day during the summer months? Irrigating outdoor landscapes, including lawns and gardens, causes the exponential increase in use. Big Sky has a semi-arid climate, susceptible to chronic and prolonged...
by Gallatin River Task Force | May 8, 2017 | Big Sky Water Conservation, Drought Management
BY EMILY CASEY, BIG SKY WATERSHED CORPS MEMBER How would you prioritize drought risks like fire, fishing bans, and early resort closures in Big Sky? Join the discussion at the next Upper Gallatin Drought/Water Supply Focus Group meeting on May 24th. Overview The Upper...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Aug 15, 2016 | Big Sky Water Conservation
The Gallatin River Watershed received near average precipitation this winter, but an unseasonably warm, dry April lead to early runoff and low summer flows. Skiers and snowboarders enjoyed plentiful powder days in December 2015 and March 2016. Persistent warm, dry...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Jul 8, 2016 | Big Sky Water Conservation, Sustainable Watershed Stewardship Plan
By Karen Filipovich What happens to water resources when two of Montana’s premier river headwaters become a four-season resort hub and growing community? The members of the new Big Sky Sustainable Water Solutions Forum hope to answer this question by developing a...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Apr 21, 2016 | Big Sky Water Conservation, Sustainable Watershed Stewardship Plan
Article by Karen Filipovich, Professional Facilitator Photo by Rich Addicks, Photojournalist and Task Force board member Healthy watersheds and clean and abundant water resources are a vital part of the Big Sky area, now and into the future. Abundant snow on the...