GWC and our volunteers have been busy planting at our restoration sites this spring. Much of this work has been possible because of our new volunteer program, the River R.A.T.s (Restoration Action Team). This year, 45 community members committed to showing up throughout the season and were trained to plant trees, cut willow stakes, and build beaver mimicry structures. Their familiarity with these restoration techniques has helped us get more done, improve the quality of our work, and bring added leadership to planting and maintenance events. They were joined by seven businesses and organizations and many individual volunteers. Together, this dedicated group contributed over 1,000 hours of work along our streams and city parks, planting over 450 trees and shrubs and harvesting and staking 10,000 willow cuttings. 

So why are we spending so much time on revegetation?

From Trails to Trees: Oboz Business Steward Spotlight 🌲

From planting over 6.5 million trees worldwide to leading as a certified B Corp, Oboz truly walks the talk. Want to learn more about Oboz’s sustainability initiatives? Check out the blog!

May’s Watershed Profile features volunteer and River R.A.T. Jessie Thompson! Find out what inspires Jessie to volunteer and what she loves about the Lower Gallatin Watershed.

Jared Trilling, Project Manager and Ecologist, shares the full circle story of the Thompson Mine.

Katherine Berry, Water Policy Manager, toured irrigation ditches with Kevin Haggerty, longtime Gallatin Valley resident. Read Katherine’s story and how ditch infrastructure serves more than the agricultural producers of our watershed.

Read the first-hand account of an Eagle Scout who just wrapped up her planting project with GWC at McLeod Park.

Learn about the story behind the Lewis and Bark tree planting! This blog is written by Nancy Harris, a volunteer who is stewarding the trees.

January’s Watershed Profile features volunteer London Bernier! Learn more about London and how she plays, works, and volunteers in the Lower Gallatin Watershed.

October’s Watershed Profile features volunteer Nate Heili! Learn more about Nate’s engagement with GWC and love for water through his blog.

September’s Watershed Profile features EcoMontana! Learn more about this eco-friendly business in the blog post.

During our 2023 Fall Watershed Cleanup, 170 community volunteers removed 1,520 pounds of trash from thirteen various sites across the Lower Gallatin Watershed.

August’s Watershed Profile features Alex! Learn more about this dedicated volunteer his profile.

July’s Watershed Profile features Jamie and Patrick! Learn more about the dynamic duo and their passion for the watershed through their profile.

June’s Watershed Profile features GWC volunteer Ruthie Barbour! Learn more about Ruthie and her stoke for the watershed through her profile.

On June 1, curious community members and the Gallatin Watershed Council toured the City of Bozeman’s Drinking Water Facility and learned about water sources and treatment processes.

On May 20th, 115 community volunteers removed 1,380 pounds of trash from thirteen various sites across the Lower Gallatin Watershed.

Holy Dog Poop. On April 21st 2023, in partnership with Run Dog Run, 406 Pooper Troopers, and Outside Kind, GWC hosted its annual Bozeman Dog Poop Cleanup Event!