Standing Strong for Montana’s Water Quality Standards

The Flathead Lakers are working alongside partners, including the Clark Fork Coalition, to defend Montana’s Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Standards. These science-based limits protect rivers and lakes from excess nitrogen and phosphorus — pollutants that can fuel harmful algal blooms, harm fish, and degrade drinking water.

Efforts are underway statewide to weaken these protections. We believe this would have long-term negative impacts on Flathead Lake and our watershed. We’re speaking out to ensure these standards remain in place and are enforced.

Read more about the broader effort in this Missoula Current article.