Big Sky Water Conservation
Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to thrive through drought, stretch water supplies, and protect the Gallatin River.
Snowmelt drives water supply in Big Sky, recharging groundwater that feeds the Gallatin River, and provides water for public consumption and downstream agriculture. Shifting climate patterns show reduced snowpack, earlier snowmelt, lower later-season streamflows, and more frequent droughts. Efficient and conservation-minded water use is imperative as Big Sky continues to grow, water demand increases, and our water supply becomes less reliable. Luckily, everyone in the community can take action to conserve what we have.
Simply adjusting your irrigation schedule can increase water conservation and reduce up to 65% evaporative losses from landscape applied water.
The Water Conservation Program
Big Sky strives to be a model mountain community by protecting and improving water resources, sustaining the ecological health of the watersheds, and supporting a vibrant local economy.
Indoor Rebates
The Task Force offers cash back to Big Sky residents and businesses that prioritize water savings by installing water-efficient toilets, shower heads, clothes washers, and more!
Outdoor Rebates
Residents and businesses can receive one on one support from a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper who can conduct an irrigation audit, recommend water saving landscape improvements, and connect you to rebates.
Alpenscapes
Alpenscapes is Big Sky’s go-to resource for creating appealing, alpine-appropriate, landscapes that are water-wise, fire-safe, and ecosystem friendly.
Turf Conversion
Transform your landscape with turf conversion — the first step in creating a water-wise, fire-safe, and ecologically friendly yard designed to thrive in our region.
Water Conservation and Drought Planning
Through a locally-driven, stakeholder-lead process, the Task Force is working to build a drought resilient community, safeguard drinking water supply, and protect our greatest asset, the Gallatin River.
Water Conservation Plan
A comprehensive plan of action to conserve and sustainably manage our limited water supply requires everyone actively participating in water conservation and responsible water smart growth.
Drought Dashboard
Stay up to date on real-time drought conditions, learn how drought status is determined, and apply simple yet impactful water conservation measures to prepare your home and landscape for drought.
Program Partners & Contributors
The Voice of the Gallatin River
Water Conservation News
