Gallatin River Task Force

08/24/2026

It’s macroinvertebrate mania this week!

Great first day out on the Gallatin collecting aquatic insect data with The Salmonfly Project.

Don’t miss our Entomology Clinic with Jackson Burrell of the Salmonfly Project at Gallatin River Guides Tuesday night—there are still a few tix left!

Get ‘em now: https://gallatinrivertaskforce.org/event/2026-entomology-clinic/

08/24/2026

By Jack Buban EBS GUEST COLUMNIST If you want to understand the true health of a living river, look past

08/22/2026

Join us! Learn how here: https://gallatinrivertaskforce.org/event/gallatin-river-cleanup-2/

08/20/2026

Tuesday! Join Jackson Birrell from The Salmonfly Project, as well as the Gallatin River Task Force, and Gallatin River Guides for an entomology class on the bugs of the Upper Gallatin.

🗓️Tuesday, Aug. 25
⏰6pm-9pm
📍Gallatin River Guides, Big Sky
🎟️ $25

Of particular interest for anglers because fly fishing relies on ‘matching the hatch’, or imitating insects with artificial flies that match what trout are selectively feeding on.

A strong understanding of aquatic entomology can go a long way in increasing your success as an angler.

In this hands-on event, participants will learn from professional entomologists from The Salmonfly Project about the aquatic insects that sustain the Gallatin River.

Learning will focus on basic insect identification and on the differences in life stages and behaviors among major hatches.

Ultimately, the event aims to help participants to become better anglers and stewards of their local waters.

Learn more & buy tickets here: https://gallatinrivertaskforce.org/event/2026-entomology-clinic/

08/17/2026

🌻Our summer season is in full swing. Join us!

🌊 Learn more & sign up: https://gallatinrivertaskforce.org/grtf-events/

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

🎣 We had a blast at Camp Big Sky’s Fly Camp! From hunting for bugs, casting, and knot tying, to fish dissection, we had a ton of fun learning how to be responsible river stewards while reeling in a catch. Thanks for letting us join, Big Sky Community Organization!

💙Special thanks to the groups that support our education work:

-Big Sky Community Organization
-Gallatin River Guides
-Moonlight Community Foundation
-Lone Mountain Land Company
-First Security Bank

08/11/2026

Water-wise. Fire-safe. Ecosystem resilient. We’ll help you get there with turf conversion.

Learn more and apply for a free consultation through September 30: https://gallatinrivertaskforce.org/water-conservation/turf-conversion/

08/10/2026

🌻 Summer is in full swing and so is our monitoring season! Join us out on the river next week to help collect water data around Big Sky:

🗓️ Mon & Tues, August 17-18
🕖 Various times, 8AM-6PM
📍 Various sites around Big Sky

Our water monitoring program informs the direction and scope of our work to protect, restore, and inspire stewardship of the Upper Gallatin River and our community water resources.

🐟 Click below to sign up.

» Read more about: Volunteer Opportunity: August Water Monitoring »

08/10/2026

Mark your calendars for August 21-23rd and September 19th! 📅 The Gallatin Watershed Council and Gallatin River Task Force are hosting our watershed-wide cleanup events. As watershed groups that share stewardship of the Gallatin we are co-hosting our 8th annual cleanup!

The Task Force is kicking off the cleanup with the Gallatin River Cleanup on 8/21-23. Starting that same weekend, we are hosting a month-long Do-It-Yourself cleanup which will wrap up on 9/19 with our Fall Watershed Cleanup and volunteer celebration in the Lower Gallatin Watershed!

On 9/19, join us after the cleanup to celebrate at Lindley Park, with announcements and prizes at 5 p.m. Food and beverages will be provided. 🎉

Visit our website to sign up!

https://www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/2026fallcleanup