Holly Hill 9/9/20 Holly Hill 9/9/20

September 9th: Maintaining your Septic System

Septic systems are wastewater treatment systems that collect, treat and disperse wastewater. They are designed to break down and neutralize wastewater contaminants before they enter groundwater or surface water. Poorly maintained septic systems can release wastewater contaminants such as harmful bacteria that cause illness and excess nitrogen and phosphorus that feed unhealthy algal blooms.

Holly Hill 9/2/20 Holly Hill 9/2/20

Gallatin River Cleanup a Success!

This past weekend, the Gallatin Watershed Council and the Gallatin River Task Force teamed up to host the second annual collaborative Gallatin River Clean Up! In the Lower Gallatin Watershed, we had over 110 community members participate in the clean up, cleaned up 13 sites in the greater Bozeman area and collected a total of 900 pounds of trash! This equates to 20 river miles that are now clean and clear thanks to YOU!! We are so proud of our community for coming together and working to protect the watershed we all love.

Holly Hill 8/26/20 Holly Hill 8/26/20

August 26th: Boo to Dog Poo!

One of the best things you can do for the watershed is pick up after your dog! Picking up dog waste keeps it from washing into Bozeman’s storm drains, creeks, and ponds— the waterways where people and pets play, and where fish and other water-bound organisms thrive.

Holly Hill 8/26/20 Holly Hill 8/26/20

Board Member Spotlight & GWC Knit Hats!

Holly Hill 8/19/20 Holly Hill 8/19/20

August 19th: Local Food & our Watershed

What does local food have to do with the watershed? Well, everything! Without a clean and sustainable source of water, farmers and other members of the agricultural community cannot produce food.

Holly Hill 8/12/20 Holly Hill 8/12/20

August 12th: Bozeman Creek Discovery Hunt

Take this week to explore our very own Bozeman Creek, which runs through the heart of Bozeman. Follow the creek from where it leaves the mountains to its confluence with the East Gallatin River

Holly Hill 8/11/20 Holly Hill 8/11/20

Help Keep the Gallatin Clean & Clear

You can help improve the health of the Gallatin River and ensure that Highway 191 provides safe passage for people, wildlife and fish!

Holly Hill 8/5/20 Holly Hill 8/5/20

August 5th: Touring the Story Mill Wetlands!

Go on a self guided tour of the Story Mill Community Wetlands!

Holly Hill 7/29/20 Holly Hill 7/29/20

July 29th: Lawn Care Techniques for Watershed Stewardship

Learn about the different techniques you can use to make sure your lawn care routine keeps the watershed in mind.

Holly Hill 7/22/20 Holly Hill 7/22/20

July 22nd: Shower Better Challenge!

This week, we’re showcasing one of the City of Bozeman Water Conservation Division’s free kids activities: The Shower Better Challenge.

Holly Hill 7/15/20 Holly Hill 7/15/20

July 15th: GCD’s Education & Outreach Center and the power of native plants!

The Education and Outreach Center at the Gallatin Conservation District in Manhattan is full of excitement!

Holly Hill 7/8/20 Holly Hill 7/8/20

July 8th: Discovery Hunt at Glen Lake!

This week, go on a discovery hunt at Glen Lake Park!

Holly Hill 6/29/20 Holly Hill 6/29/20

July 1st: All About Well-Testing!

In our second Watershed Wednesday, Torie of the Gallatin Local Water Quality District talks about all the reasons why it is important for you to get your well regularly tested.

Holly Hill 6/23/20 Holly Hill 6/23/20

Update on the East Gallatin Preserve Restoration Project

GWC staff recently visited the site of our April 2020 Earth Day willow planting volunteer event and were delighted to see the banks holding! The over 4,000 willows planted by volunteers are rooting extremely well.

Holly Hill 6/9/20 Holly Hill 6/9/20

Connecting Families to Watershed Stewardship

The Gallatin Watershed Council launched our Steward Passport program on Saturday through a community art project along Bozeman Creek. Our new Steward Passports aim to connect families with local watershed stewardship opportunities.

Holly Hill 4/23/20 Holly Hill 4/23/20

GWC celebrates Earth Day with volunteer willow planting!

The Gallatin Watershed Council celebrated Earth Day by safely planting 4,000 willows alongside the East Gallatin on Wednesday! With the help of a handful of wonderful community volunteers, we were able to enhance the riparian corridor and floodplain capacity of two vulnerable stream banks on a private landowner's property.

Holly Hill 4/8/20 Holly Hill 4/8/20

Save the date for Give Big Gallatin Valley!

The Gallatin Watershed Council will be one of the many great causes participating in Give Big Gallatin Valley on April 30 - May 1. This is an opportunity for the Bozeman community to come together and support the work of local nonprofits.

Holly Hill 3/30/20 Holly Hill 3/30/20

Community Strength and Resiliency During Uncertain Times

These uncertain times remind us of Bozeman’s strength and resiliency, a community that GWC is lucky to call home. Although we can’t physically come together to confront coronavirus, we can still organize and build community, together.