BIG HOLE WATERSHED COMMITTEE

Description

Established in 1995, the Big Hole Watershed Committee is a watershed group and a central hub of diverse viewpoints on resource and community concerns. We are a consensus-based nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation of the Big Hole River and surrounding watershed. Our work is comprehensive, spanning floodplains, communities, wildlife, water, and fisheries. We provide education, facilitate conversations and planning for issues in our area, and put meaningful restoration work on the ground.

The Big Hole River valley is a high elevation basin at the headwaters of the Upper Missouri River. We are open lands, big sky and big mountains, free flowing river, and traditional ranching culture. Unlike most other watersheds in the West, our area remains relatively undeveloped. It is of the utmost importance to preserve the quality of the river and its watershed in order to:

• Maintain and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors;
• Protect the river, wildlife, and habitat for future generations, including adapting for climatic resiliency; and
• Be a model of restoration, recovery, and stewardship.