FLATHEAD LAKE BIOLOGICAL STATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

POLSON, MT

Flathead Lake Biological Station is a research facility located along the eastern shore of Flathead Lake in Polson, Montana. The station is operated by the University of Montana and is dedicated to the study of freshwater ecology and limnology. It was established in 1899 by Dr. Morton J. Elrod as the Montana Biological Station, making it one of the oldest active research stations in the country.

The station provides a variety of research and educational opportunities to students, faculty, and visiting researchers. It includes laboratory facilities, a library, classrooms, and living quarters for researchers and students. The station's research focuses on a wide range of topics including aquatic ecology, invasive species, fisheries management, and climate change.

Flathead Lake Biological Station is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including over 50 species of fish and numerous species of birds and mammals. The station also plays an important role in the local community, providing outreach and educational programs to schools and other organizations.

Overall, Flathead Lake Biological Station is a vital research facility that has contributed greatly to our understanding of freshwater ecosystems and their conservation.

FLATHEAD LAKE BIOLOGICAL STATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA is a Uncategorized or General Museum in POLSON MT. US MID #8403000040

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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FLATHEAD LAKE BIOLOGICAL STATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
311 BIO STATION LANE
POLSON
MT
59860-9659

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