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BACKGROUND
Created by the Gallatin County Commission in 1995 and approved by the Montana Board of Environmental Review in 1997. The District covers the middle third of Gallatin County and includes the municipalities of Bozeman, Belgrade and Manhattan along with Gallatin Gateway and the Four Corners area. In 2010, the Gallatin Local Water Quality District Board approved expanding the District boundary to the north, west and south. The communities included in the expanded area are Logan, Amsterdam, Churchill and Big Sky.
Gallatin Local Water Quality District boundary, Gallatin County, Montana
GLWQD Office Location Map
215 West Mendenhall, Suite 300 - Bozeman, MT
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The District is governed by a nine-member Water Quality District Board of Directors:
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One City Council Member from each municipality (Bozeman, Belgrade and Manhattan) |
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A Gallatin County Commissioner |
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A Gallatin Conservation District Supervisor |
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A Gallatin City-County Board of Health Director |
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One "at-large" citizen from each municipality (Bozeman, Belgrade and Manhattan) who is appointed by their respective city council. |
FOCUS AREAS
Education:
The District conducts ongoing public education to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of protecting and improving water resources within the Gallatin watershed. Participation in educational programs and development of education resources through cooperative involvement with other organizations is a key component of our education efforts.
Monitoring:
Establishment and maintenance of a long-term water quality monitoring network, for both ground water and surface water, is an ongoing project for the District. This work is conducted to establish baseline data on the water resources in the District. Research activities are conducted as needed to complement education and data collection efforts, and assess local water resource issues.
Communication:
The District collects, compiles, and disseminates water resource data and information for the benefit of all citizens, organizations, groups and governmental agencies interested in water resources wthin the District. Water-resource information, resources, databases, contacts and events calendars can be accessed from this web site or by contacting our office at 582-3148.
STRATEGIC PLANS
Five Year Strategic Plan 2010-22015.pdf
ANNUAL WORK PLANS
FY 2012 Work Plan0.pdf
ANNUAL REPORTS
FUNDING
A fee of $6.00 for improved properties and mobile homes within the District is assessed on an annual basis. This generates approximately $185,000 per year. Additional funding for District projects and research is received from contract and grant dollars raised from a variety of sources.
BOARD MEETINGS
Held monthly. The first Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. For more information contact Alan English, District Manager, at (406) 582-3148.
GLWQD PHILOSOPHY...
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Provide answers to citizens questions related to water issues. |
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Serve as a clearinghouse for water resources information. |
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Assist citizens with contacting other agencies and organizations. |
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Foster stewardship and increase public awareness of water resource issues within the District. |
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Maintain a long-term water quality and quantity monitoring network for collecting scientific data on local water resources. |
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Partner with local groups, organizations, and governmental agencies to create a solid information network on water resource issues. |
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