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2020 Business Super Steward: The Western Cafe!
We are happy to announce that the Western Cafe has been selected as the 2020 Super Business Steward of the Year!
Watershed Impacts from the Bridger Foothills Fire
GWC was recently granted $30,000 from the Bridger Foothills Fire Relief Fund to assist landowners in implementing postfire resource conservation best management practices. These funds will go a long way in rehabilitating areas that are most susceptible to erosion, sediment loading and weed infestation, however, requests for post-fire rehabilitation from landowners are more than three times the funding that is available.
2020 in Review
As the year begins to come to a close, we're reflecting on the resilience we've witnessed throughout our community. The last eight months have allowed us the time and space to consider what is truly important. Here at GWC, cold, clean, abundant water continues to rise to the top of the "truly important" list. Whether for drinking, for irrigating local food, for recreating, or simply for providing solace from a crazy world, our rivers and streams continue to provide for us.
Watershed Wednesday Activity: Let Water Go for a Walk!
Happy Watershed Wednesday! This week, like all weeks, we are appreciating the importance of water both in our landscape and at home. Do this fun activity at home and learn about the amazing properties of water! This educational resource is part of a 4 part series developed in partnership with Rose Vallor and the Four Corners Foundation.
Wrapping Trees at the East Gallatin Preserve!
Last Friday, volunteers met up at the East Gallatin Preserve and wrapped 800 feet of wire around 160 trees to protect from beavers!
End of Summer Steward Appreciation
Happy Watershed Wednesday! As summer comes to a close, we want to recognize all of the wonderful watershed stewards that participated in our programming this summer. Follow these two steps to receive a steward goodie bag!
Become a Gallatin Watershed Business Steward!
GWS for Business equips businesses with the tools necessary to be good watershed stewards. Learn more about our new program!
GWC Welcomes New Staff & Office Space!
GWC has had a busy September! Thanks to new grant funding we were able to hire Lilly Deford and Holly Hill on as staff. Holly is transitioning from contracted Watershed Coordinator to Executive Director and Lilly is transitioning from Board Vice Chair to Director of Restoration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
August 5th: Touring the Story Mill Wetlands!
Go on a self guided tour of the Story Mill Community Wetlands!
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.
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.
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!