Flathead Watershed News

DIY Flathead Lake Mussel Walk Challenge
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DIY Flathead Lake Mussel Walk Challenge

Inspect your favorite stretch of Flathead Lake shoreline this spring, look for invasive mussels, and help keep a watchful eye on Flathead Lake and Watershed.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE FOR PRIZES! Submit results to be entered. Thank you to the generosity of CSKT Natural Resources Department.

Contact Hilary Devlin at hilary@flatheadlakers.org or 406-883-1341 for more information.

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Montana legislative update
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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.

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SOT: The scientific miracle of corona virus vaccines.
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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.

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Montana legislative update
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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.

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Matching Gifts Challenge for Bad Rock Canyon
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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.

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Septic systems threaten more than clean water.
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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'.

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Classic SOT: Bigfork Wastewater Treatment Plant
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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!

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Save the date… August 17
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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.

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2021 Montana State Legislature
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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.

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Flathead Lake Monitor Fall 2020
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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!

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A wooden boat for Bad Rock
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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. 

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