In the pdf below we present a consideration of hydrologic and climatic factors likely contributing to the current low water levels in Flathead Lake.  

In light of these challenging limnological, hydrological, and climatic conditions, FLBS recommends that water managers, political leaders, and community members engage in constructive dialogue about adjustments in operations, infrastructure, expectations, and attitudes to cope with the possibility that the difficult situation we are experiencing in 2023 might recur in coming years.

View a PDF version of the 2023 Flathead Lake Level Data Analysis