Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan

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Consultation has concluded

The City of Bozeman, county and state government, and non-profit organizations are working together to protect important wildlife habitat, landscapes, and natural systems throughout the Gallatin Valley. The Sensitive Lands Protection Plan will include recommendations and actions to help coordinate these efforts as we grow.

Residents of the Gallatin Valley care about the long-term ecological health of our valley. Clean water, abundant wildlife, productive agriculture, and cultural heritage has provided a high quality of life for generations. A regional approach to protecting the lands that support our quality of life can ensure healthy habitats for us all.

This project is all about data, especially geospatial data on wildlife habitat, waterways, and other natural features. Head over to the ArcGIS Hub at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net to find maps, access data, and learn more!

The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan team invites all to attend our next Open House on October 19, 2023 at Monforton Elementary School (6001 Monforton School Rd) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. We'll kick off the meeting with a presentation before opening up to an open house format. More info below!

The City of Bozeman, county and state government, and non-profit organizations are working together to protect important wildlife habitat, landscapes, and natural systems throughout the Gallatin Valley. The Sensitive Lands Protection Plan will include recommendations and actions to help coordinate these efforts as we grow.

Residents of the Gallatin Valley care about the long-term ecological health of our valley. Clean water, abundant wildlife, productive agriculture, and cultural heritage has provided a high quality of life for generations. A regional approach to protecting the lands that support our quality of life can ensure healthy habitats for us all.

This project is all about data, especially geospatial data on wildlife habitat, waterways, and other natural features. Head over to the ArcGIS Hub at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net to find maps, access data, and learn more!

The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan team invites all to attend our next Open House on October 19, 2023 at Monforton Elementary School (6001 Monforton School Rd) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. We'll kick off the meeting with a presentation before opening up to an open house format. More info below!

Consultation has concluded

  • October Debut Party!

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    From the Gallatin Valley Sensitive Land Protection Working Group comes the thrilling release of the Public Draft Plan, and the public is invited to the debut party! The Draft Plan will be released on Oct. 16, 2023, through online channels at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net. Immediately following the premiere, the Working Group and Project Team will host a public meeting to explore the Draft Plan highlights and discuss how comments can be provided on the Draft Plan. All are invited to join:

    • Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Monforton Elementary School (6001 Monforton School Rd, Bozeman)

    • A presentation will kick off the event.

    • Light refreshments will be provided.

    The Draft Plan features vibrant summaries of our community’s vision and values, creative sensitive land models based on authoritative data sources, and honest reflection of recommendations that can be implemented throughout the Valley. The Draft Plan process was an opportunity to debut a dialogue between city, county, agency, constituents, landowners, and native voices.

    Those who are not able to attend the Debut Party can review the Draft Plan online at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net starting Oct. 16. The comment period will run through Nov. 5.

    More information on the Plan can be found at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net.

  • July Open House

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    The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan team invites all to attend our next open house on July 20, 2023 at Willson School Library (404 W Main Street, Bozeman) between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The meeting format will be as follows:

    • 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Presentation covering the process, sensitive lands maps, and introduction to various protection tools.

    • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Open House where participants can learn more and provide feedback on topics of their choice.

    The Working Group wants early input on future protection tools, which include a variety of tools from regional partnerships to proposed policies that could be adopted by local municipalities and new funding sources. Light refreshments will be provided. Those who can’t attend the meeting can review meeting materials and comment online at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net. Meeting materials will be posted as the event nears.

    More information on the Plan can be found at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net.

  • Love Your Land Open House

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    Love Your Land Open House

    The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan team invites all to attend a kickoff event. The Love Your Land Open House will take place Jan. 31, 2023 at the River Rock Event Center (101 River Rock Road, Belgrade) between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to stop by any time during the event.

    The Love Your Land Open House will be an opportunity to learn more about the planning process and how to be involved throughout 2023; communicate the need for change; and confirm the Valley’s vision and values based on results of a statistically valid survey collected from the community in fall 2022. For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual open house and comment tool is available at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net.

    More information on the Plan can be found at gallatinvalleyplan.bozeman.net.