Our MissionThe Stillwater Valley Watershed Council will provide an open forum in which all interested parties may work in a collaborative effort to sustain our rural quality of life to protect and enhance our natural resources. We seek to understand all points of view, come to a common goal and work for practical solutions. We are committed to research and educating valley residents and the public about our watershed and the steps we can take to preserve and maintain the integrity of the river, the land and the beauty of our valley.
As a group of dedicated volunteers, we have received dedicated support from Stillwater County Weed District, Stillwater Conservation District, Stillwater Sibanye Mining, MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks, US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, local community foundations, among others. The SVWC will endeavor to bring together public, private and government resources, funding, and grants to achieve our goals. 
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Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors is comprised of twelve community volunteers who are elected from within and by the Council to serve a three year term. Terms are staggered with four members elected each year, with preference given to members not already on the Board. The Board will meet quarterly, or as needed. Meetings are open to the public.
Current Members:
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2021 Board of Directors
Front Row: Tim Schaff, Laura Blond, Theo Yanzick, Cedar Magone
Back Row: Chris Fleck, Butch Behrent, Noel Keogh, Fay Espeland, Chase Ostrum, Dirk Pelton, Tyrele Schaff
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2023 Board of Directors: Lindsey Clark (SVWC Coordinator), Tom Kircher, Karen Marts, Tim Schaff, Cedar Magone, Laura Blond Fay Espeland, Dirk Pelton, Bill Mytton, Syndnee Rothwell (Columbus Community Foundation), Butch Behrent, Noel Keogh
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Interested in becoming a Board Member?
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Due to term expirations, four positions are open annually for the SVWC’s Board of Directors. If you are interested in applying for a three-year board member position, please return this form to the address on the application by the beginning of June. The final vote on board appointments will take place at our annual meeting in June.
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It is with great pleasure that we look back at past board members and dutifully thank them for their years of service to our watershed:
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A watershed can be simply described as an area of land draining into a specific point. The functions of a watershed are to capture, store, and release water. Land use changes can disrupt the natural function of a watershed, resulting in erosion of streams, flooding, and a decline in water and land quality." |