by Gallatin River Task Force | Oct 18, 2018 | Water Quality
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act turned 50 this month! The act created the first national system to permanently protect free-flowing rivers. To celebrate, here are ten things you may (or may not know) about Wild and Scenic Rivers. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Feb 22, 2018 | River Stories, Task Force Events
By Dr. Duncan Patten, Hydro-ecologist Don’t miss “Of Wilderness and Resorts: 150 Years of Change in Gallatin Canyon and Big Sky” on March 16th at 6:00 PM at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center. Join us to engage in the intersection of past and present and...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Feb 14, 2018 | Big Sky Water Conservation, Sustainable Watershed Stewardship Plan
By Karen Filipovich, Professional Facilitator The Big Sky Sustainable Water Solutions Forum proposed strategies to encourage Big Sky residents and visitors to use less water; increase water recycling; and preserve and enhance streams, riparian areas, and wetlands. The...
by Gallatin River Task Force | Aug 25, 2017 | Sustainable Watershed Stewardship Plan, Task Force Events
By Karen Filipovich, Professional Facilitator The Big Sky Sustainable Water Solutions Forum (Water Forum) is hosting two community meetings in Gallatin Valley focused on Big Sky’s water resources. Stewardship decisions made in Big Sky affect both the Gallatin and...
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...