Contributors and Acknowledgments

This Sourcebook is an outgrowth of a symposium held at the Museum of the Rockies in October, 1996, entitled “Know Your Watershed: The Gallatin.” The workshop was presented under a unique partnership of local groups interested in public education and natural resources conservation, including the Bridger Outdoor Science School, the Montana Watercourse, the Gallatin Conservation District, the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Forest Service, Montana State University, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Montana Water Court and other individuals. Presenters at the original conference included Judge Bruce Loble, Montana Water Court; Cliff Montagne, MSU; Phil Farnes, MSU; Doug Chandler, Geotechnical, Inc.; Betty Strook, Sweetwater Consulting; Scott Compton, DNRC; Gretchen Rupp, MSU Extension; Dennis Phillippi, Natural Resource Options; Buddy Drake, Drake & Associates; Craig Brawner, City of Bozeman; Bill Murdock, Big Sky Owners Association; Mike Garcia, Northern Lights Trading Company; Gene Surber, MSU Extension; and Andrew Marcus, MSU. The contributions of these individuals were instrumental in formulating the basis for this Sourcebook.

Developed by
Steve Forrest, lead author, Bridger Outdoor Science School

With Contributions by
Scott Compton, DNRC
Mike Garcia, Northern Lights Trading Company
Tim Roark, Gallatin County Department of Environmental Health
Dave Whitson, Gallatin Local Water Quality District

And Special Assistance from
Mary Ellen Wolfe, Montana Watercourse
Louise Forrest, Bridger Outdoor Science School
Wendy Williams, NRCS
Donna Lovell, Wetlands West
Phill Forbes, City of Bozeman
Curt Freese, Bridger Outdoor Science School
Gordy Hill, Gallatin Conservation District
Dale Beland, Gallatin County Planning Office
Mike Vogel, Montana State University Extension Service

Graphic Designer
Mary Myers, NRCS

Project Sponsors
Bridger Outdoor Science School
Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region
Citizens to Save Open Space
Martha and Hobart Collins
Color World Printers
Gallatin Conservation District
Gallatin County Water Quality District
Gallatin County Weed and Pest Board
Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Lehrkind Distributing
Montana Community Foundation
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Montana Watercourse
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Wetlands West

Edited by
Marcia Youngman

Printed by
Color World, Bozeman, MT

The following individuals provided invaluable data or assistance:
Kimberly Shlenker, Gallatin National Forest
Dennis Flath, MFWP
Dennis Hengel, Gallatin County Weed Board
Henry Hathaway, Belgrade City Engineer
Ron Edwards, Big Sky Water and Sewer District
Bob McFarland, MFWP
Candy Haskin, MFWP
Pete Husby, NRCS
Sue Higgins, Whirling Disease Foundation
Tony Rolfes, NRCS
Rachel Kyle, Montana Watercourse.

The Bridger Outdoor Science School is a tax exempt IRS 501(c)(3) scientific and educational organization located in Bozeman, Montana, dedicated to promoting an appreciation of the region’s natural resources by providing quality environmental, conservation, natural resource, and outdoor science education to the public. P.O. Box 502, Bozeman, MT 59771, (406) 582-0526.

The Montana Watercourse is a statewide adult and youth water education program at Montana State University, Bozeman. Its mission is to foster lifelong stewardship of Montana’s water by providing adult and youth educational programs and materials for all water users. 201 Culbertson Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, (406) 994-6671.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), formerly the Soil Conservation Service, provides technical assistance for the conservation, development, and productive use of soil, water and related resources. Federal Building, Room 443, 10 E. Babcock, Bozeman, MT 59715-4704, (406) 587-6811; Field Office, 3710 Fallon, Bozeman, MT 59718, (406) 587-6929.

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