As many folks know, water is vital if you’re a rancher. In fact, Rock Creek helps to irrigate a number of ranches in the Clyde Park area. But in Montana, water is a limited resource. So, what happens when that limited resource is threatened?
“Water's for fighting. Whiskey’s for drinking. You’ve heard that.”
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Clyde Park is a quiet town in Park County that sits at the base of the Crazy Mountains. Phil Gilbert is a rancher in the area. His family has owned this ranch and has run a cattle business since 1902. Which is why Phil is all too familiar with water struggles.
“Have you ever had concerns about water?” I asked. Phil answered, “Oh yeah. Every yea