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A Water Year in Review

Water is an essential resource throughout the Gallatin watershed. Whether you use it for irrigation, fishing, skiing, or even just washing dishes, it’s crucial to understand how much water is stored and moves within the watershed each year. To track…

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How to Create Compost!

Getting Ready for the Garden Season? Are you thinking about starting a garden? Are you wondering where to start? Well, there is no better place to start than where you will be planting your garden- the soil! The best way…

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Neonicotinoids: Balancing Agricultural Productivity and Environmental Impact

Neonicotinoids, a class of insecticides introduced in the 1990s, have become vital tools for modern agriculture, helping farmers protect crops from destructive pests. However, their environmental impacts, particularly on pollinators and water resources, have prompted concerns. As the debate continues,…

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Farm-to-Table

A Movement Connecting Communities with Local Farmers for Sustainable and Fresh Dining! Farm-to-table is a social movement and food philosophy that involves sourcing food directly from local farms and serving it without going through a store, market, or distributor. The…

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GCD Celebrates 75 Years!

June 8, 2024, marks the 75th anniversary of the Gallatin Conservation District! Despite our long history, many people still aren't familiar with what a conservation district is and what we do. So, what exactly is a conservation district? A bit…

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To DIY or not to DIY: Why use registered herbicide products?

By Noelle Orloff, Associate Extension Specialist and Schutter Lab Diagnostician We regularly answer questions from people interested in using household products to kill unwanted plants or other organisms. Some of these questions stem from “do-it-yourself” herbicide recipes found online. Others…

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Embrace Montana’s Beauty: Start Xeriscaping and Plant Native!

Xeriscaping is an environmentally conscious approach to landscaping that focuses on water conservation and sustainability in regions where water resources are limited. The Seven Principles of Xeriscaping provide a guideline for creating beautiful, water-efficient landscapes that thrive in arid or…

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Phil & El Nino & 310s, Oh My!

As we welcomed the start of February,  the Gallatin Conservation District entertained a conversation about the tradition of Groundhog Day. Each February Phil the Groundhog makes a presence in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.  If the groundhog sees his shadow, we will have…

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