Flathead Watershed News

2021 Flathead Lakers Membership Survey
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2021 Flathead Lakers Membership Survey

If you are a Lakers member, please help the Lakers improve how we communicate with our members by taking a few minutes to complete this survey. We value your time and opinion.

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Wrapping up the Montana Legislative Session
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Wrapping up the Montana Legislative Session

The 2021 legislative session has finally come to a close. This year was one of the toughest sessions that Montanans who value our natural environment have seen in a long time, and we can’t thank our members enough for joining us on this journey. We look forward to continuing the fight to keep our members informed, and hold our legislators accountable to protect water quality in the Flathead Watershed. 

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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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