GIVE BACK

#GivingTuesday is a Global Movement that was started for the purpose of creating a world based upon humanity and generosity. It is a day that focuses on giving back to and bettering communities in ways both large and small, from financial donations to community service to smaller acts of kindness and support.

This #GivingTuesday, help better our own Big Sky community by donating to Benefit Big Sky! Benefit Big Sky is a nonprofit whose purpose is to support initiatives in the Big Sky Community that benefit recreation, education, arts, environment, safety, public works, and infrastructure within a reasonable cost.

We are currently fundraising for four projects that will benefit the Big Sky community:

West Fork and Little Coyote Pond Restoration, Traffic Calming on Residential Roads, Big Sky Wildlife Study, and our Best Practices Guidebook. Each project is intended to improve the quality of life for the enjoyment of our community and through the lens of the Benefit Big Sky mission statement.

No donation is too small, and every bit of community participation counts!

To donate to these projects, click here!

Our Projects

West Fork Restoration and Little Coyote Pond: This restoration project is environmentally friendly and provides the Big Sky community with a recreational pond. The BSOA proposes to separate the West Fork Gallatin River from Little Coyote Pond with an earthen berm, restore the stream channel to its natural flow, enhance the floodplain and water filtering along the river, improve fish passage and spawning, and dredge the remaining portion of Little Coyote Pond for a community pond. It will also include fishing docks, beach areas, picnic areas, and kayaking, as well as a boardwalk, trail, and an ADA accessible ramp. In a recreational corridor, this project is truly a great project for the community and visitors! Your donation, however, big or small, is needed to complete the project. 

Big Sky Wildlife Study: In light of heightened development, both conceptual and approved, there is growing concern for the impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitat. BSOA is currently involved in a wildlife migration study to collect data on wildlife numbers and species in a concentrated area of proposed development. The study’s goal is to encourage responsible development and advocate for local wildlife conservation. Your donations will enhance this wildlife study and others in areas of concern. 

Traffic Calming on Residential Roads: The residential roads around Big Sky have been greatly impacted due to the significant growth that has occurred over the last several years. Roads used by our community and visitors to access recreation areas include Little Coyote Road, Andesite Road, and Beehive Basin Road. With the growth comes a higher volume of traffic on our residential roads. There are various means to calm traffic and enhance safety, including the construction of speed tables, installation of driver feedback signs, collection of traffic data, and the increase of safety signage. Please contribute in order to fully maximize traffic safety in our community!

Best Practices Guidebook: Whether you have been in Big Sky since the 1970’s or moved here yesterday, we hope this guidebook inspires your engagement and involvement as a valued community stakeholder. Our 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 disasters such as wildfire and drought, and ecosystem stewardship. Your contribution is important in order to continue meaningful and engaging community involvement!