Watershed Stewardship Plan

To solve Big Sky’s water challenges and keep the Gallatin clean and cold, we must work together as a community.

The Big Sky Sustainable Watershed Plan is the blueprint for a future that protects our blue-ribbon fishery, maintains a high level of ecological integrity, and establishes a resilient water supply as Climate Change and population growth pushes our resources to the brink.

Gallatin River
Gallatin River

To solve Big Sky’s water challenges and keep the Gallatin clean and cold, we must work together as a community.

The Big Sky Sustainable Watershed Stewardship Plan is the blueprint for a future that protects our blue-ribbon fishery, maintains a high level of ecological integrity, and establishes a resilient water supply as Climate Change and population growth pushes our resources to the brink.

Watershed Plan Focus Areas

Keys to keeping the Gallatin healthy

Ecological Health of River Systems

Three streams in the Big Sky area have water quality conditions that fail to meet Montana’s water quality standards—we aim to fix that.

Gallatin River

Water Supply & Availability

As a headwaters community, we must commit to conservation in order to sustain a broad spectrum of uses and values.

Wastewater Treatment & Reuse

To protect the river while meeting Big Sky’s community needs, we’re implementing holistic wastewater and stormwater management.