
Flathead Watershed News
Flathead Lake Monitor-Winter 2021
Check out the winter edition of the Flathead Lake Monitor, including Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project, citizen science, and more!

Montana legislative update
We are following bills in the 2021 Legislative Session that potentially impact the Flathead Watershed. We ask our members to contact their representative, and OPPOSE SB 164, SB 358, and SB 211.
SOT: The scientific miracle of corona virus vaccines.
Earlier this month, we hosted Dr. Jay Evans, University of Montana, at our virtual Science on Tap event.
Dr. Evans's work, along with the Vaccine Discovery and Development Team at UM, is focused on the advancement of novel vaccines and delivery systems, and has been on the cutting edge of Covid vaccine development.
Given the importance of this issue, we wanted to share this event with you promptly.

Invasive mussels found in aquarium moss balls sold in Montana.
Aquarium moss balls with invasive mussels were sold in multiple states across the Northwest. Customers are asked to dispose of moss balls properly by freezing them overnight.

Montana legislative update
As 'Defenders of the Watershed', the Flathead Lakers are following bills in the 2021 Legislative Session that potentially impact the Flathead Watershed. We ask our members to contact their representative, and OPPOSE SB 115 & SB 165.
Matching Gifts Challenge for Bad Rock Canyon
Three generous donors have offered $100,000 as a 1:1 matching gift challenge. Help us meet this fundraising challenge by July 15 to protect 772 acres of critical habitat along the Flathead River.

Lakers welcomes Bryce Kadrmas, legislative intern
We welcome Bryce Kadrmas onto our advocacy team. As our legislative intern, she tracks bills related to the Flathead Watershed passing through the Montana legislature.

Septic systems threaten more than clean water.
Ageing septic systems are a huge threat to future water quality in the Flathead Watershed. This water quality is vital to so much in Northwest Montana.
Now, a new study from researchers at the University of Montana's Flathead Lake Biological Station and the Whitefish Lake Institute has quantified the potential 'high price to pay if the water quality on these two iconic lakes isn't maintained'.
Classic SOT: Bigfork Wastewater Treatment Plant
Julie Spencer from the Bigfork Water and Sewer District and Robert Millspaugh from Flathead Lake Brewing Company talk about the Bigfork Treatment Plant, wastewater management, and how the they have partnered together to ensure the brewery's waste helps the treatment plant, which in turn helps Keep Flathead Lake Blue!

Save the date… August 17
Join us for the Flathead Lakers Annual Meeting, with keynote speaker, longtime Flathead Laker, and former NBA coach, Phil Jackson.
The evening of August 17, 2021 at the Flathead Lakers Offices, Salish Building, Polson.

2021 Montana State Legislature
As the Watchdogs of Flathead Lake, we’re following bills in the 2021 Legislative Session that potentially impact the Flathead Watershed.
Learn more about SB 115 and HB152.
Flathead Lake Monitor Fall 2020
Check out the fall edition of the Flathead Lake Monitor, including Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project, citizen science, our watershed mural, and more!

It's the Journey and the Destination: Wolves in Montana
Enjoy this Science on Tap holiday classic from December 5, 2017 with Diane Boyd, MT FWP.

A wooden boat for Bad Rock
We would like to thank Greg McCormick for his generous donation of a beautiful wooden boat, and congratulation to Mark Sandry for his successful bid. We wish you many special moments out on your new boat!
We are grateful to both Greg and Mark for helping us kick start our fundraising efforts this upcoming year to protect this magnificent place in our watershed.

Building support for Bad Rock Canyon
Learn more about the Bad Rock Canyon Project, and the support that is building around the watershed.

Online wooden boat auction to benefit conservation.
A beautiful wooden boat restored by Greg McCormick, a Polson resident and Lakers member, is up for auction online through December 1st. The auction will benefit the Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project.

Science on Tap is taking a break.
We are all combating screen fatigue, and it is still too soon to gather. Let's take a break. Get outside and enjoy the cold winter air and a quiet moment, or zoom with your friends and family. Stay safe and healthy. Please wear a mask, and we will be back soon.

Discover our watershed community mural!
Watch our YouTube video and discover our ‘Watershed Moment’ community mural.