Flathead Lake Biological Station

Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) is a research station run by the University of Montana in Yellow Bay, Flathead Lake, Polson, Montana. It was first established by American ecologist and professor Morton John Elrod in 1899 on the Swan River near Bigfork. In 1909, it was moved to its current location. Year-round research began in 1967. Areas of ongoing research includes lake ecology, conservation genomics, stream, river, and floodplain ecology, microbial ecology, aquatic invasive species, and sensors and sensor networks. It is the second oldest biological field station in the United States, and the longest running freshwater field station in year-round operation in North America.

Flathead Lake Biological Station
Established1899 (1899)
Research type
  • Research
  • Education
Field of research
DirectorJim Elser
FacultyMatthew Church
Bob Hall
Gordon Luikart
Rachel Malison
Clint Muhlfeld
Address32125 Bio Station Ln
LocationPolson, Montana, United States
47°52′36″N 114°01′59″W
ZIP code
59860
Operating agency
University of Montana
WebsiteFlathead Lake Bio Station
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