Open Lands Board
About: The Gallatin County Open Space Bond was passed by the voters in the fall of 2000. The bond, in the amount of $10 million, is for the purpose of preserving open space in Gallatin County by purchasing land and conservation easements from willing landowners for the following purposes: managing growth, preserving ranches and farms, protecting wildlife habitat and water quality of streams and rivers, providing parks and recreation areas. The Gallatin County Commission has appointed a 9-member citizens' advisory committee, (Gallatin County Open Lands Board) to oversee the grant program. The Open Lands Board reviews all applications and makes project funding recommendations to the county commissioners who have the authority to spend the bond money.
More information about the Open Lands Board can be found here.
The Open Lands Board consists of the following members:
| Member | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Bill Guza, Chair | 2/1/2026 |
| Jennifer Erickson, Vice-Chair | 2/1/2026 |
| Joe Axtell | 2/1/2025 |
| Andy Epple | 2/1/2025 |
| Henry Kamerman | 2/1/2025 |
| Russ Kamerman | 2/1/2025 |
| Anne Goertzen | 2/1/2026 |
| Sreekala Bajwa | 2/1/2026 |
| VACANT |
How to Participate: The Open Lands Board meets as needed (when there are items to be heard), typically on the second Monday of the month at 6:00pm in the Courthouse Community Room, 311 W. Main St., Bozeman, MT, or by means of electronic equipment.