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…
The holiday season is a time of warmth, connection, and giving. However, it’s also a time when there’s a significant increase in waste on our planet due to heightened consumption during festivities. This increase in consumption puts a strain on…
As November arrives, it marks the beginning of a significant occurrence in our area: the great wildlife migration. For species like elk, deer, and numerous types of birds, November is a crucial month, as they embark on journeys that span…
*As of December 2023, this application has been closed. Gallatin Conservation District (GCD) is hiring a 310 Coordinator to join our team! At GCD, we strive to promote the conservation and management of natural resources in Gallatin County. The 310…
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the United States plays a crucial role in assisting landowners and land managers in addressing various environmental and conservation challenges, including conifer encroachment on rangelands. Conifer encroachment refers to the gradual expansion of…
A few days ago, there was a Facebook post of someone asking why traffic was backed up on Highway 191, south of Bozeman. I expected the comments to be about an accident that was causing the delay, as is increasingly…
If you were a water droplet falling from the sky in an afternoon rainstorm, where would you go? You may fall through a canopy of Lodgepole Pines, to seep into the soil and eventually weave your way through the pores…
“On our land, it’s our river,” says Dan Jenkins, a land developer in the series Yellowstone. “This isn’t California, gentlemen. This is Montana. We can do whatever we want.” Not so fast, Danno. Though Hollywood insists on portraying Montana as…
As pioneers migrated west, settlers began to miss the trees that once coated the lands of the east. One man in particular, Nebraska newspaper editor and resident of Nebraska City NE - Julius Sterling Morton missed his community of trees.…
In February 2023, several staff members from Conservation Districts across Montana had the opportunity to attend the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Annual Meeting. This five-day event took place in New Orleans and provided attendees various tours, breakout sessions,…