Monitoring
“Sentinel of the Lake” since 1899, FLBS has a long history of research and monitoring. Our record of significant scientific discovery and insight has helped generate science-based decisions that protect the health of the Flathead Lake-River ecosystem and the wellness of all of those who live and play on Flathead waters.
Our monitoring also contributes to one of the best, long-term, freshwater water quality records in the world.
FMP
The Flathead Monitoring Program (FMP) has been monitoring the large lakes in the Flathead Basin for many years. Monitoring is critical to ensuring the protection of the Flathead Lake-River system.
MMW
The Monitoring Montana Waters (MMW) program provides scientific expertise and guidance to citizen-led watershed monitoring groups.
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MT PSPP
In Fall 2023, the Flathead Lake Biological Station was awarded $6.6 million grant from the E.P.A. to implement and lead a collaborative Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program (PSPP) for the Upper Columbia River Basin of Montana.
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