Ultra-popular Gallatin River’s heavy use cues annual cleanup-7th Annual Upper Gallatin River Cleanup on Thursday, August 30th at 2pm
The Gallatin River is being loved to death. A recent study identified over 100 river access points in the Upper Gallatin. These sites are often littered with our garbage, which threatens both wildlife and recreational use.
Join the Gallatin River Task Force as they host the 7th Annual Upper Gallatin River Cleanup on Thursday, August 30th at 2pm and help give back to the river we all love. Last year, over 100 volunteers removed 1,000 pounds of trash. What will the Cleanup accomplish this year?
The Task Force is seeking cleanup leaders to recruit teams of 4–6 volunteers to focus on critical locations. Cleanup leaders will have the opportunity to request a cleanup assignment. Email stephanie@gallatinrivertaskforce.org with interest and for more information.
On the day of, volunteers will meet at the Big Sky Community Park Pavilion for cleanup assignments, trash bags, and gloves. Please be prepared to walk along the riverbanks and wade in the river. After the day’s rewarding work is done, rendezvous back at the Park Pavilion around 5pm for free beer and barbecue! All volunteers will be eligible to win a logoed RTIC cooler. The volunteer whose item is voted the most unique by the group will win a Gallatin River Task Force hat or t-shirt.
Over the past century, the Gallatin River has become a famous hub for recreation. Even if you’ve never fished the Gallatin or rafted the Mad Mile, you’ve probably seen it. Since playing the role of the Blackfoot River in Robert Redford’s adaptation of A River Runs Through It, the Gallatin River has become a world-class brand. The iconic final scene of the film, which won the 1992 Academy Award for best cinematography, is a shot of Storm Castle Peak towering over the river. Despite its fame, the story of the Gallatin River cannot be distilled to a single image. Instead, it must be told as a series of snapshots, which capture its resilience and capacity for change.
Gallatin River Task Force is a locally led nonprofit 501 (c)(3) watershed group headquartered along the famous Gallatin River in Big Sky, Montana. Learn about how the Gallatin River Task Force is maintaining a healthy Gallatin River Watershed for future generations at www.gallatinrivertaskforce.org. •
