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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Projects” subhead=”Learn about our community initiatives.” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800|||||||” title_font_size=”46px” content_font=”|600|||||||” content_font_size=”25px” content_ul_position=”inside” content_ul_item_indent=”10px” subhead_font=”|600|||||||” subhead_text_color=”#FFFFFF” subhead_font_size=”22px” content_link_font=”||||||||” content_ul_line_height=”1.3em” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(109,174,219,0.26) 0%|#232323 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(165,206,199,0.6)” background_color_gradient_end=”#151f33″ background_image=”https:\/\/benefitbigsky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BSOA-Historic-MeadowVillage.jpg” parallax=”on” min_height=”400px” title_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}” content_link_text_color__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n
Pond and River Restoration<\/a> [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Pond Project” module_id=”pond” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H2 – West Fork and Little Coyote Pond Restoration Project” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Noto Serif||||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||20px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- The restoration project is environmentally friendly…” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” header_2_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”14px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Restoration Project is environmentally friendly and will be a community recreational facility that’s currently being constructed next to Big Sky’s Meadow Village. The West Fork Gallatin River is being separated from Little Coyote Pond with an earthen berm, restoring the stream channel to its natural flow, enhancing the water filtration, improving fish passage and spawning, and dredging the remaining portion of Little Coyote Pond to create a community recreation area. The pond area will be free to the public for anyone to use in perpetuity! It will include fishing docks, beaches, picnic areas, dog-friendly specific areas, and kayaking, as well as a boardwalk, trail, and an ADA accessible ramp. In a recreational corridor, the Restoration Project is a great environmentally friendly facility for the use of the community and visitors! Your donation, however, big or small, is needed to complete the project.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/benefitbigsky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pond-Rendering-Katie-Design-3.19.24.jpg” alt=”West Fork and Little Coyote Pond Restoration Project Design” title_text=”Pond Rendering- Katie Design 3.19.24″ admin_label=”Image- Pond rendering” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- Construction for the restoration project began…” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”2em” header_2_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”14px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Construction for the Restoration Project began September 2023 and finished at the beginning of February 2024. This first stage of construction was arguably the most important stage in ensuring that this Pond is sustainable (that it won’t silt back in) for the community’s long-term use and the environment. A local construction company, Pond and Stream Consulting, drained the water from Little Coyote Pond and constructed a new stream bed to enhance natural flow, which has separated Little Coyote Pond from the West Fork of the Gallatin River. They then dredged the soils from the Pond and refilled it with water, and once the spring weather comes in they will begin planting willows along the shoreline and constructing the recreation area. Follow this process as we post photos and videos on the BBS website.<\/p>\n This is where you come in! We are hoping to build traction within Big Sky to get the funding to complete the community Restoration Project. The Restoration Project will provide a family friendly, environmentally sustainable, recreational facility for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text- % to our goal” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#1D568A” text_font_size=”22px” link_text_align=”center” header_text_align=”center” text_orientation=”justified” link_option_url=”https:\/\/benefitbigsky.org\/donate\/” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We are 77% to our fundraising goal of $1,770,000<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_circle_counter title=”$407,239 is still needed to complete the Restoration Project!” number=”77″ bar_bg_color=”#1D568A” circle_color=”#6DAEDB” circle_color_alpha=”0.25″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_circle_counter][et_pb_text admin_label=”Pond Project Timeline” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Phase 1 – Late September” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In late September, Pond & Stream Consulting Services removed the natural dam under the Little Coyote bridge and drained the pond to dewater the work site.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Phase 2 – Late September\/Early October” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Upon excavating a section of the river channel, a thick, Pond & Stream Consulting discovered an eight-foot layer of soft sediment. A cobble ramp was constructed for heavy equipment to haul off the material that is inhibiting access and movement around the site.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Phase 3 – Mid to Late October” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Willow harvesting for the river bank construction occurred during the week of October 16th with the help of community volunteers and Gallatin River Task Force. As of October 20th, the team successfully harvested 5,000 willows with a goal of 9,000 total for the project.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Phase 4 – November” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The construction of the river channel took place from mid-October through the end of November. This entailed forming the base of the river channel with a cobble layer, constructing a berm with a concrete inlet structure on one end of the berm, and creating an outlet channel on the other end. Along the berm, harvested willows were planted to stabilize the river bank, which will eventually grow into a fully functioning wetland and riparian area.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Phase 5 – Late November\/December” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n In this phase, the pond was dredged and material hauled to another location once the river bank was completed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Phase 6 – January to Early February” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Pond & Stream Consulting began laying out the boulders for the northern retaining wall, and completed the northern beach. Dredging of the pond was completed. Construction for the first phase of the Restoration Project was completed in early February of 2024!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Phase 7 – Spring 2024″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Amenities, including a perimeter trail, ADA ramp, beaches, picnic tables, benches, restrooms, a rock terrace, a parking lot, and fishing docks will be installed by summer 2024. This is where Big Sky community contributions can make a huge impact!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src_webm=”https:\/\/benefitbigsky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Alex-Pond-Video-1.mov” admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_color=”#1D568A” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”What are the environmental benefits?” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600||on|||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_text_color=”#6DAEDB” header_4_font=”|600||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#6DAEDB” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Improve water quality in the West Fork of the Gallatin River.” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Improve water quality in the West Fork of the Gallatin River:<\/strong><\/p>\n Montana is known for its wild rivers and natural beauty. The Restoration Project will help to improve water quality and enhance the natural flow in the West Fork and Gallatin Rivers, which works toward the common goal of preserving the waterways in and around Big Sky.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Enhance and protect the fisheries of the West Fork.” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Enhance and protect the fisheries of the West Fork River<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Summer heat makes it more difficult for fish to survive in Montana rivers. The Restoration Project will enhance water flow in the West Fork River, thereby improving fish habitat, spawning, and passage upriver. It will also help to maintain the cooler water temperatures that are optimal for fish by allowing water to flow more freely downstream in the river channel.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Improve and restore a community recreational facility in a recreation corridor.” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Restore and enhance a community recreational facility in a recreation corridor:<\/strong><\/p>\n Environmental conservation is about creating public access to natural spaces to foster the understanding and appreciation of the outdoors. This Recreational Facility is next to the community park, which connect to a larger network of trails on US National Forest Lands where the public can access, engage with, and appreciate the beautiful public land in and around Big Sky.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_color=”rgba(161,192,148,0.2)” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”What are the public benefits?” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|600||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#1D568A” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Trail segments” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#1D568A” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Add to and enhance existing trail systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Pond will have a perimeter trail that provides access to both beaches at the Recreational Facility. It will also enhance access to the Big Sky Community Park as well as existing trail segments in Meadow Village and beyond, for more options to recreate in Big Sky!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Fishing benefits” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#1D568A” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Improve recreational fishing in Big Sky and beyond: <\/strong><\/p>\n Two fishing docks will be available for public use on Little Coyote Pond. This access, combined with the Restoration Project’s focus to improve fish passage and spawning, will make your fishing experience in Big Sky all the better.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Other amenities” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#1D568A” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Offer fun and accessible recreation options for everyone: <\/strong><\/p>\n The Recreation Facility will include, in addition to the fishing docks and a perimeter trail: two beaches, kayak and paddleboard rentals, an ADA ramp for accessibility, and a picnic area for relaxing and spending time with your family and friends during the beautiful Montana summers.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Centrally located” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#1D568A” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Community Recreation Facility is centrally located in Big Sky:<\/strong><\/p>\n Little Coyote Pond is centrally located, with easy access to and from a number of restaurants and shops, the BSCO Community Park, workforce housing, and US Forest Service Land. It is a quick walk on the Meadow Village trail from Big Sky’s town center, and will provide a nice spot to stop and relax after a day of recreating or exploring the town.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Water Sewer” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#1D568A” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Secures the community water rights:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Pond serves as a reservoir for Big Sky County Water & Sewer District to monitor, utilize, and maintain their water rights. These rights are critical for the irrigation of Big Sky’s Meadow Village golf course, as well as the community’s water supply. For as long as the Water & Sewer District is able to maintain these rights, you and your family can spend countless summer days playing rounds of golf while sipping on cool, refreshing glasses of water.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#A1C094″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80px” module_alignment=”left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”10px” admin_label=”Free in perpetuity” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#1D568A” ol_font=”|600|||||||” ol_font_size=”19px” ol_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#FFD07B” header_4_font_size=”20px” background_layout=”dark” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Free for everyone, forever! <\/strong><\/p>\n The Community Recreation Facility is free for everyone to use in perpetuity! For as long as you are in Big Sky, you can rely on having a sanctuary right in the middle of Big Sky to spend quality time with friends, read a book on the beach, enjoy a meal from a local restaurant, or take your pup on a walk around local trails!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”93.7%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”601,602,608,603,604,1001,1213,1215″ posts_number=”8″ admin_label=”Gallery” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h5″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”14px” width=”100%” min_height=”400.5px” custom_padding=”|1px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/benefitbigsky.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pond-Update-2-7-24.mov” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#1D568A” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]Alex Fox from Pond & Stream Consulting explains the last stages of the winter construction as the crew refills Little Coyote Pond. 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Whether you have been in Big Sky since the 1970\u2019s or just moved to the area, we hope this guidebook on sustainability inspires your engagement and involvement as a community stakeholder. The Best Practices Guidebook is an invitation to participate in the preservation of our way of life in Southwest Montana. It will include information on responsible property ownership, natural disaster resilience for those such as wildfires and drought, and ecosystem stewardship. The final draft was recently approved by the BSOA Board, a graphic designer has been hired to help publish the Guidebook. Your financial contribution is important in order to continue meaningful and engaging stewardship!<\/p>\n
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Traffic Calming<\/a><\/p>\nWest Fork Gallatin River and Little Coyote Pond Restoration Project<\/h2>\n
Pond Project Timeline<\/h3>\n
What will the Restoration Project do for the environment?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What will the Restoration Project do for you?<\/h4>\n
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