Flathead Lake Biological Station
Sentinel of the Lake since 1899
ABOUT
The Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) is a Center of Excellence and administrative unit within the University of Montana system. They are an ecological research and education center located on Flathead Lake in the Rocky Mountains near Glacier National Park focusing on freshwater research. For over 100 years, they have conducted college courses, graduate programs, and research focused on the Crown of the Continent ecosystem.
Students and researchers from around the world continue to come to FLBS to learn about ecology and limnology from experts in the field. They conduct year-round novel research to help people live in a healthy, sustainable environment and help policy-makers make informed decisions. FLBS activities help Flathead Lake remain the jewel of Northwest Montana now and for future generations. The Bio Station campus has 60 buildings on 80 shoreline acres.