Broadwater Conservation District Newsletters
Learn more about what is happening in Broadwater County in our issues of \\\"The Steward\\\".
December – January
Broadwater County Drought Resiliency Index Report December 2016 - January 2017 [custom_headline type="left" level="h4" looks_like="h4" accent="true"]December[/custom_headline] Average Temperature: 18°F Last month, Boulder had far below normal snowpack. Tizer Basin was near it’s normal snowpack on December 1st, 2016. [custom_headline type="left" level="h4"…
2016 Broadwater County Water Year Summary
[custom_headline type="left" level="h1" looks_like="h4" accent="true"]2016 Water Year In A Nutshell:[/custom_headline] We Have Reached the End of the 2016 Water Year and now it's time to compile our water supply data and see the results. This year was an especially interesting…
Goodbye July!
[custom_headline type="center" level="h1" looks_like="h3" accent="true"]Broadwater County Drought Resiliency Index Report[/custom_headline] [custom_headline type="center" level="h1" looks_like="h5" accent="true"]August 2, 2016[/custom_headline] Deep Creek Stream Flow is Average. Average Temp in Townsend during July was 69° F. Canyon Ferry Reservoir has below average inflow and discharge…
Summer Drought
So far, July has brought us a healthy amount of rain compared to past years here in Broadwater County. We did have the snowmelt in Montana 2-3 weeks earlier this year, because of this, the state of Montana is now dependent on summer rains to…
Early Hay After Rain in May
[custom_headline type="center" level="h1" looks_like="h3" accent="true"]Broadwater County Drought Resiliency Index Report[/custom_headline] [custom_headline type="center" level="h1" looks_like="h5" accent="true"]June 3, 2016[/custom_headline] Deep Creek Stream Flow is Below Average. Montana snowmelt occurred 1-3 weeks earlier than normal this year. Average Temp in Townsend during…
Life’s a Garden, Dig It!
From its humble beginning, at a joint meeting held at Broadwater Conservation District in December of 2010, Heritage Gardens has evolved from a noteworthy summer school outreach program into a THRIVING gardening experience! Heritage Gardens continues to cultivate our Townsend Community and opens its arms to all ages and abilities with programs that include, educational classes, plot rentals, food pantry produce, monster sunflower adventures, and community events such as Fall Fest! We are always welcoming new members, so come on by and JOIN THE FUN!
WHAT’S WITH THE WEATHER?
BROADWATER COUNTY DROUGHT RESILIENCY INDEX APRIL, 5 2016 Wondering how this unusual winter weather has effected Broadwater County streams, rivers, reservoirs, creeks, & canals? Recent Data can give us an insight of water supply here in the county: Snowpack has increased…
When in Doubt, Compare to Drought
March 3, 2016 Wondering how this unusual winter weather has effected Broadwater County streams, rivers, creeks, & canals? Is it possible that extreme floods or droughts will sneak their way into Broadwater County? What are the predictions for Broadwater County stream…