Flathead Lake Citizen Science
Get your hands dirty and contribute to great science!
Threats to clean water are only increasing, so with the help of our citizen science volunteers, we can continue to help keep a watchful eye on Flathead Lake and Watershed.
Seeing Flathead Clearly: Three Year Summary of Secchi Observations
Learn about the local effort to monitor Flathead Lake’s water clarity over the past three years. Our Flathead Lake Citizen Science volunteers and our FLBS partners are keeping track of changes in our lake and watershed.
Flathead Lake Secchi Dip-in
The Secchi Dip-in is a nationwide program and YOU can participate! Adopt a Secchi disk and dip-in to Flathead Lake to measure water clarity!
Participate and learn more about Flathead Lake, and learn how water clarity in Flathead Lake compares to other lakes around the country.
Periphyton Study
Thanks to the support of the Greater Polson Community Foundation, we will study periphyton around Flathead Lake in 2020 and 2021.
Periphyton is the light brown or green slime covering rocks in the shallow waters, and a complex mixture of algae, bacteria, microbes, and detritus, and is a vital part of a lake’s ecosystem.
Flathead Lake Mussel Walk
Early detection of invasive mussels is paramount to preventing an infestation. Once mussels are established, it is impossible to get rid of them.
Inspect your favorite Flathead Lake shoreline in spring, look for invasive mussels, and help keep a watchful eye on Flathead Lake and watershed.
Flathead Lake Swim Guide
In 2022 The Flathead Lakers took over sampling and monitoring the recreational water quality of Flathead Lake’s swimming beaches. Our goal is to reduce the risk of water-borne illnesses due to open water swimming.
Flathead Lake’s swimming areas are exceptionally clean, and this group helps monitor the water quality.
