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Wetlands filter pollutants, provide critical wildlife habitat, and slow and store water, reducing the risk of drought and deluge. But with shifting federal policies, the responsibility to protect these vital ecosystems now falls on states and local c

Each yellow dot on this map represents a septic system within Gallatin County, totaling over 19,000!

Local health officials are eyeing a change to Gallatin County septic system rules in a bid to improve stream health. Even with regular maintenance,

Did you know? 75% of Gallatin County is unzoned, and the remaining 25% is made up of 22 individual zoning districts, each with its own set of rules, definitions, and regulations. While these districts were created with specific needs in mind, maintai

We were honored to accept the Montana Watershed Stewardship Award last week on behalf of the Gallatin Water Collaborative. This recognition belongs to each of our Collaborative stakeholders who have come together to protect and steward our watershed.

It’s time for a poop scoopin’ boogie! Join the Gallatin Watershed Council, Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and Outside Kind at this year’s Bozeman Dog Poop Cleanup on Thursday, May 8, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Let’s keep our trails clea

“First in time, first in right.”

Montana Water Law operates on the Prior Appropriations Doctrine, often called “first in time, first in right.” This principle prioritizes the rights of those who first put water to beneficial

Gallatin Watershed Council

Mailing Address: PO Box 751, Bozeman, MT 59771
Physical Address: 1128 East Main Street Unit 1, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 560-4425
info@gallatinwatershedcouncil.org

Volunteer Resources

Volunteer Manual

Acknowledgement of Risk

Volunteer Position Descriptions

Upcoming Events

Tree Watering Schedule

2025 Volunteer Photos