Media Coverage
Welcome to WLI’s Media Coverage Center. You will find downloadable PDFs of all media coverage since 2005.
Conservation commission earns big federal grant
Science of the past and future Flathead Lake Biological Station studies the Crown of the Continent
- Senator Cuffe seeks to combine conservation commission
- Whitefish Lake Institute Announces Montana Lakes Conference
- Whitefish Lakes Conference Taking Submissions
- Whitefish Lake Hits Elevation Lows- Flathead Beacon
- Whitefish Lake water level nears historic low – Daily Interlake
- Invasive plant completely eradicated from Beaver Lake
- Protecting Water Quality Rises to top at Lakes Conference
- Experts Optimistic about Efforts Curbing Invasive Fish
- Solving Septic a matter of Persuasion Pollution
- Renown scientists gather in Whitefish for sake of Montana lakes.
- Diving beneath the surface of Montana’s lakes.
- Montana Lakes Conference in town.
- Early detection helps to thwart invasive species infestations – Whitefish Pilot September 21, 2022
- Whitefish AIS Inspection Station stops mussel infested boat; upgrades planned – Whitefish Pilot September 14, 2022
- Summer Readers, WCU together support nonprofit – Whitefish Pilot September 7, 2022
- Nonprofits selected for Great Fish Community Challenge – Whitefish Pilot July 13, 2022
- Whitefish Lake nears record high water – Whitefish Pilot June 22, 2022
- New colorful murals on City sidewalks carry vital message about stormdrains – Whitefish Pilot June 1, 2022
- WLI hosts Science Quencher event featuring local scientists – Whitefish Pilot March 30, 2022
- Volunteers needed for lake monitoring program – Whitefish Pilot March 23, 2022
- Septic Systems & What Can I Do? City of Whitefish Stumptown Scoop Winter 2021
- Nonprofits ready to tackle variety of issues in 2022 – Daily Interlake Jan 1, 2022
- Fall Colors at the Viking Creek Wetlands Preserve – Whitefish Pilot October 27, 2021
- New downtown boutique hotel planned – Whitefish Pilot August 18, 2021
- Nonprofit honors FWP for efforts around AIS – Whitefish Pilot July 28, 2021
- Curtis retires from role working to protect Whitefish Lake – Whitefish Pilot July 21, 2021
- Longtime Whitefish Lake conservationist passes baton – Daily Interlake July 19, 2021
- Treadwell brings nonprofit experience to Whitefish Lake Institute – Whitefish Pilot July 15, 2021
- Invasive Species Dive Team Earns Special Recognition for Suppression Efforts – FWP Press Release July 6 2021
- On the Prowl – Montana Outdoors July-August 2021
- Nonprofits selected for Great Fish Community Challenge – Daily Interlake June 26, 2021
- People in the News – Daily Interlake June 16, 2021
- Boat inspections at Whitefish Lake down slightly last year – Whitefish Pilot April 12, 2021
- Volunteer lake monitoring program keeps watch over region’s water bodies – Whitefish Pilot May 5, 2021
- City adjusts fireworks ordinance adding conditions for public displays – Whitefish Pilot April 28, 2021
- Fireworks Restrictions, Parking Program Approved – Daily Interlake April 22, 2021
- Whitefish council mulls fireworks restrictions, parking program – Daily Interlake April 19, 2021
- Volunteers honored for water sampling – Daily Interlake April 13, 2021
- WLI holds virtual Science Quencher talk on April 16 – Whitefish Pilot April 7, 2021
- Lake Volunteers Needed – Whitefish Pilot March 2021
- Lake Monitoring Volunteers Sought – Hungry Horse News March 15, 2021
- The Economic Value of NW Montana Lakes – Whitefish Living March 2021
- New Conservation Easement is Largest Ever on Whitefish Lake – Flathead Beacon February 7, 2021
- Study: higher value of homes on lakes provide significant contribution to tax base – Whitefish Pilot February 3, 2021
- The Economic Value of Lakes – Flathead Beacon February 3, 2021
- Study: NW Montana lakes generate $3B in property value – Daily Interlake February 3, 2021
- New study looks at benefits of Whitefish/Flathead Lakes on property values – NBC News February 1, 2021
- Finance and Grants Manager Position Announcement – Flathead Beacon January 27, 2021
- Science Quencher Announcement – Whitefish Pilot January 6, 2021
- Aquatic Invasive Species Decontamination Station Improvements Fall/Winter 2020
- Average number of boat inspections this summer at Whitefish Lake, Whitefish Pilot November 18, 2020
- Science Quencher Event Announcement – Whitefish Pilot October 14, 2020
- Workman honored for stewardship efforts – Whitefish Pilot June 29, 2020
- Efforts to fight invasive species in Beaver Lake continue – Whitefish Pilot June 24, 2020
- WHS graduates earn scholarships from several organizations – Whitefish Pilot June 14, 2020
- Day of giving and unity – Whitefish Pilot May 15, 2020
- Lake volunteer honored for work collecting samples – Whitefish Pilot March 11, 2020
- Volunteers needed for lake monitoring – Whitefish Pilot March 11, 2020
- Commission mulls options for 2021 legislation, prevention – Daily Interlake January 31, 2020
- Flathead Conservation District Partner Profile – January 2020
- Committee aims to address leachate problem. Daily Interlake, November 12, 2019
- Flathead Lake Biological Station and partners monitor lake for invasive species – Patrick Reilly, The Missoulian October 24, 2019
- Habitat Restoration – Daniel McKay, Whitefish Pilot, October 23, 2019
- Long-awaited Cow Creek Restoration Underway, Daily Inter Lake October 2, 2019
- Guest house request discussion revolves around septic systems, Whitefish Pilot August 28, 2019
- Lessons from the Spill, Flathead Beacon August 7, 2019
- The KGEZ Good Morning Show with John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell interview with Mike Koopal, June 11 2019
- It’s Inspection Season, Flathead Beacon, April 24, 2019
- Help Stop Invasive Species, April 24, 2019
- Mayor says state of city strong, Whitefish Pilot, April 24, 2019
- Montanans work together to protect our waters, Flathead Beacon April 24, 2019
- State of the City of Whitefish – VIDEO April 1, 2019
- Videos of City of Whitefish Council Meetings et al. , 2019
- WLI honors former CSKT educator Germaine White – Char-Koosta News, March 28, 2019
- Beaver Lake success story for invasive species removal – Whitefish Pilot, March 27, 2019
- City renews AIS prevention plan – Whitefish Pilot, March 27, 2019
- Thank you – Whitefish Pilot, March 27, 2019
- Glaciers shrinking, but scientists still determining rate of melt – Whitefish Pilot, March 21, 2019
- Examining a changing world – Whitefish Pilot, March 20, 2019
- The fate of our lakes – Flathead Beacon, March 20, 2019
- Institute honors contributions to protecting water quality – Whitefish Pilot, March 20, 2019
- Lake stewards compare notes, talk climate change – Daily Interlake, March 17, 2019
- In century ahead, glaciers may ‘cling to the landscape’ or vanish – Missoulian, March 14, 2019
- Leaking septic systems are a known problem for Montana lakes; solutions remain elusive –Missoulian, March 14, 2019
- Conference to focus on vexing mussels, other challenges – Daily Interlake, March 10, 2019
- Presentation on March 13 looks at impact of fadng glaciers – Whitefish Pilot, March 6, 2019
- A Voice for the Lake – Montana Lakes Conference highlights efforts to protect water bodies – Flathead Beacon, March 5, 2019
- Stumptown Scoop Spring 2019
- Lake Institute to host Montana Lakes Conference next month
- Montana State of the Watersheds Report
- Protecting water a priority – Whitefish Pilot, February 20, 2019
- Montana Lakes Conference announcement – Whitefish Pilot, December 2018
- FWP Receives Grant to Fight Invasive Mussels – Flathead Beacon October 2018
- Off-season watercraft rules begin Oct 1, Whitefish Pilot September 26, 2018
- New book shares community history with Whitefish Lake, Whitefish Pilot August 29, 2018
- Conservation efforts focus of field trip during conference – Whitefish Pilot August 24,2018
- Local company creates device to expedite boat inspections – Daily Interlake – July 19, 2018
- Bill takes aim at sewage seeping into northwest Montana lakes – Missoulian – July 15, 2018
- Abstracts taken for first Montana Lakes Conference – Whitefish Pilot – July 4, 2018
- Help stop invasive species – Flathead Beacon June 27, 2018
- Commission puts focus on septic contamination – Whitefish Pilot June 27, 2018
- Comments sought on state AIS funding Whitefish Pilot June 20, 2018
- Giving Together – 2017 Annual Report to the Community – Whitefish Community Foundation
- Commission Keeping Watch on Montana Waterways – Flathead Beacon – May 16, 2018
- Lake monitoring program seeks volunteers – Whitefish Pilot – April 18, 2018
- Septic Contamination issues for lake remain unsolved – Whitefish Pilot – April 4, 2018
- Dan Handlin KGEZ Radio Interview- Invasive Species Bitterroot Lake (download MP3 audio only)
- Watercraft Inspector/Decontaminator- Whitefish Pilot – March 28, 2018
- Modifications suggested for city AIS prevention program – Whitefish Pilot – March 28, 2018
- Basin Commission ends pilot program- Daily Inerlake – February 23, 2018
- STATE COMMISSION ADOPTS BYLAWS, TALKS MUSSELS – Daily Interlake – January 24, 2018
- COMMISSION OFFERS TO SET ASIDE STICKER PROGRAM – Daily Interlake – January 23, 2018
- Wisconsin Avenue corridor plan ready for review – Whitefish Pilot – January 3, 2018
- A Year in review – 2017 – presented by Whitefish COmmunity Fuondation
- Good News of 2017 – Whitefish Pilot – January 3, 2018
- Closing the loop – Whitefish Pilot – November 29, 2017
- Seaplane Pilots tell how they can fight invasive species – Whitefish Pilot – November 19, 2017
- Stakeholders Share Invasive Mussel Strategies At ‘Unprecedented’ Upper Columbia Basin Meeting – December 12, 2017 – MT NPR News
- Seaplane Pilots tell how they can fight invasive species – Whitefish Pilot – November 19, 2017
- Montana vs. Mussels – Daily Interlake October 23, 2017
- Aquatic Invaders – Big Sky Boat Show 2017
- Whitefish Firms up Partnership with State on Local AIS Stations – The Flathead Beacon – July 26 2017
- 2016 Whitefish Community Foundation Annual Report to the Community – July 2017
- City updates invasive regs to match state – Whitefish Pilot – July 26, 2017
- Whitefish tweaks invasive species regulations – Daily Interlake – July 17, 2017
- The Great Fish Community Challenge Announcement – July 20, 2017
- Whitefish council votes for closer cooperation with State on evasive mussel prevention – Montana Public Radio – July 18, 2017
- Invasive Species Bill Adds Fee to Flathead Electric Members – Flathead Beacon – June 29, 2017
- City calls out state for push back on invasive regs – June 28, 2017 Whitefish Pilot
- Whitefish Lake Institute Stands Watch – Spring-Summer 2017 Whitefish, Montana – Local Guide
- National Trails Day in Whitefish – June 3, 2017 Whitefish, Montana – Flathead Beacon
- Training dates set for volunteer lake-monitoring network – June 1, 2017 Whitefish, Montana – Whitefish Pilot
- Nonprofits selected for annual Great Fish Community Challenge May 31, 2017 Whitefish, Montana – Whitefish Pilot
- Institute honors water monitoring volunteers – Whitefish Pilot – May 24, 2017
- Checks for the Community – Whitefish Pilot – May 24,, 2017
- Study: Not All Montanans Aware of Invasive Mussels – Flathead Beacon – May 11, 2017
- Mandatory boat inspections begin for lake – Whitefish Pilot – April 26, 2017
- Whitefish Lake Institute and City of Whitefish Release Boating Regulations for Whitefish Lake – Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau – April 25, 2017
- Whitefish Fortifies Defense Against Invasive Species – Whitefish Pilot – April 19, 2017
- Foundation grant helps start AIS prevention program – Whitefish Pilot – April 12, 2017
- Watercraft Inspector-Decontaminator – Whitefish Pilot – April 12, 2017
- AIS Program aims to protect Whitefish Lake – Whitefish Pilot – April 5, 2017
- City approves AIS program – Whitefish Pilot – March 29, 2017
- Help Wanted – Flathead Beacon – March 29, 2017
- Institute announces new scholarships – Whitefish Pilot – March 22, 2017
- WLI presents information on the City’s Aquatic Invasive Species program – Whitefish Pilot – March 1, 2017
- Institute honors educator, water quality work – Whitefish Pilot – February 15, 2017
- Preventative Measures key in keeping AIS out of lake – Whitefish Pilot – January 4, 2017
- Invasive species growing concern for Whitefish Lake – Whitefish Pilot – January 4, 2017
- 5.78 miles long — impressive stats of Whitefish Lake – Whitefish Pilot – December 7, 2016
- History of Brickmaking in Whitefish – Whitefish Pilot – November 22, 2016
- Whitefish Lake Changes with the Seasons – Whitefish Pilot – November 8, 2016
- Gauge Important for Measuring Water Depth – Whitefish Pilot – October 26, 2016
- Septic polution a complex issue worth solving – Whitefish Pilot – August 3, 2016
- Groups fund boat inspection station at City Beach – Whitefish Pilot – May 18, 2016
- Grants could mean Whitefish water system improvements – Whitefish Pilot – May 11, 2016
- Nutrient lawsuit could have impacts in Whitefish – Whitefish Lake Pilot – August 3, 2016
- City annexes West Lakeshore properties – Whitefish Lake Pilot – July 27, 2016
- City OKs deferred annexation to protect lake quality – Whitefish Lake Pilot – July 27,2016
- Opinion – Whitefish Lake Pilot – June 15,2016
- Whitefish moves to annex Lakeshore propeties – June 15,2016
- Stream Flows Impact Whitefish Lake – June 8,2016
- Trail Work Day – Whitefish Pilot – June 8,2016
- Wetland Trail Work Day – Whitefish Pilot – June 1,2016
- City Beach opens May 28 – Whitefish Pilot – May 28,2016
- Viking Creek Wetland vital to lake water quality – Whitefish Pilot – May 2016
- Inspecton station at City Beach – Whitefish Pilot – May 11, 2016
- Council considers allowing deferred annexation – Whitefish Pilot – May 11, 2016
- Fourth of July holiday busiest for City Beach boat inspections – Whitefish Pilot – May 2016
- Whitefish council looks at Lion Mountain annexation – Daily Inter Lake – May 2, 2016
- Thoughts about annexation – Daily Inter Lake – April 29, 2016
- City wins suit over annexation – Daily Inter Lake – April 2016
- West Lakeshore properties eyed for annexation – Whitefish Pilot – April 27, 2016
- Fertilizer impact on water quality – Whitefish Pilot – April 20, 2016
- City takes hard look at Lion Mountain annexation – Whitefish Pilot – April 20, 2016
- Whitefish gears up for more annexation – Daily Inter Lake – April 17, 2016
- Institute says apathy threatening health of lake – Whitefish Pilot – April 6, 2016
- Boat Inspection – Whitefish Pilot April 4, 2016
- Notice of Public Meeting on Lion Mountain Preliminary Engineering Report – April 13, 2016
- Clarification – Whitefish studies sewer options for Lion Mountain – Daily Interlake – April 4, 2016
- Whitefish studies sewer options for Lion Mountain – Daily Interlake – April 4, 2016
- Progress in eradicating invasive from Beaver Lake- March 30, 2016 – Whitefish Pilot
- Community Forum Announcement – March 22, 2016
- Cost of Clean Water Report: Lion Mountain homes should connect to city services – Whitefish Pilot
- Opinion – Questioning the Lion Mountain septic study- Whitefish Pilot
- A road map to water quality projects – Whitefish Pilot
- Digging into the glacial history of Whitefish Lake – Whitefish Pilot
- Flathead Watershed Sourcebook Educator’s Guide – Soil & Water Conservation Districts of Montana
- State of the Lake – Whitefish Pilot
- Report looks at historic impacts on lake – Whitefish Pilot
- Lake Institute crafts water quality restoration plan – Whitefish Pilot
- Whitefish Lake At Tipping Point – Whitefish Pilot
- The Future of Whitefish Lake – Flathead Beacon
- Highlights from the 2015 Community Grant Program
- Whitefish Community Foundation – Impact 2015 – by the NUMBERS
- Interview with Mike Koopal, Executive Director on KAJ18 Kalispell
[Article download] [Link to Video] - Low water, fire smoke impacts lake water clarity
- Whitefish Lake water level nears record low
- Thank you for making our fundraiser a huge success!!!!!!
- Scientists honored for lake research
- An interview with Mike Koopal – Whitefish Community Radio
- All Eyes on the Water – Montana Outdoors
- Whitefish Community Foundation – Russ & Mary Jane Street Community Service Award
- Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge
- Living Wetlands Interpretive Nature Trail – Flathead Beacon
- City invests in aquatic invasive efforts – Whitefish Pilot
- Lake Report – Whitefish Pilot
- Sean Averill’s Breakthrough Year
- Cabin Life – Lake Association Spotlight
- New filter system to be installed at Whitefish City Beach
- Providing a Voice for Whitefish Lake
- The First Annual Russ and Mary Jane Street Community Service Award – Whitefish Lake Institute
- Lazy Bay, Lakeshore target of more study
- Protecting Whitefish Area Water – Montana Senior News Oct.Nov
- Living Wetlands Interpretive Nature Trail provides educational opportunities
- Whitefish Chamber of Commerce – WLI Gone Fishin’
- 2014 Wine Auction – Thank You!
- Boat inspection efforts ramped up at City Beach
- Boat ramp filter planned at City beach
- 2nd Street Subdivison gets final approval
- Neighbors silent on 2nd Street subdivision
- Murdock leaves legacy of land conservancy
- Audubon Society honors Whitefish scientist
- Cycle of Ice
- Check station inspects 2,000 boats – Whitefish Pilot
- Whitefish to look at Septic Improvements – Daily Interlake
- Whitefish Lake still safe, experts seek contamination solution – NBC Montana
- New council will tackle septic issue – Whitefish Pilot
- Eye of the toad – Whitefish Pilot
- Hot summer weather brings out lake leeches – Whitefish Pilot
- Over $30,000 raised to keep Whitefish Lake pristine – Whitefish Free Press
- Wine auction benefits Whitefish Lake Institute – Whitefish Pilot
- Preserving the wetlands – Flathead Beacon
- Fine Wine and Good Times = Clean Water! – Flathead Beacon
- Natural beauty of wetlands showcased at newly-opened preserve and nature trail
- Living Wetlands Nature Trail’s Grand Opening – July 2013
- Upping the fight against aquatic invasives – Whitefish Pilot
- Looking at landscape care and water quality – The Water Closet – Whitefish Pilot
- Creating a trail of learning – Daily InterLake
- Group works on plan to deal with septic pollution – Whitefish Pilot
- Whitefish wastewater survey – Daily InterLake
- Spotlight on Academic Excellence – Whitefish Pilot
- WCWC Requests Community Comments – The Water Closet – Whitefish Pilot
- Wetlands trail to open in July – Whitefish Pilot
- Septic Systems 101 – Water Closet – Whitefish Pilot
- Protecting the lake for the long-term – Whitefish Pilot
- Invasive Species, septic leaching are top concerns
- New license plate helps lake group
- Group creating wastewater program – The Water Closet – Whitefish Pilot
- Financing Septic Upgrades – The Water Closet – Whitefish Pilot
- Committee looks to monitor water issues
- FREEFLOW students assist with study- Whitefish Pilot
- NPR Montana Evening Broadcast – Whitefish Takes Steps to Address Septic Contamination in the Lake (Blog and MP3 audio)
- City gets proactive about invasive species—Whitefish Pilot
- City explores septic cleanup solutions—Whitefish Pilot
- Cleanup From Derailment to Begin at Whitefish Lake—Flathead Beacon
- Cleanup of petroleum-tainted sediment to begin on Whitefish Lake—The Missoulian
- NPR Montana Evening Broadcast (download MP3 audio only)
- Scientific Study Identifies Septic Pollution in Whitefish Lake—Flathead Beacon
- Septic pollution detected in Whitefish Lake—Whitefish Pilot
- Study Confirms Septic Polution in Whitefish Lake—The Missoulian
- Whitefish Lake Study Finds Septic Polution—NBC.com
- WLI Provides Hands-On Science to Muldown 2nd Graders
- $300,000 in Grants Awarded – WLI recipient of awards
- Some milfoil removed from Beaver Lake
- Eurasian Watermilfoil Unwelcome Arrival
- Diver will pull weeds in Beaver Lake
- Swan Lakers step up efforts
- Foundation awards more than $240,000
- Scholars Study Issues Facing Lake
- Boat ramp w/ milfoil remains closed
- Annual sailing regatta ‘best ever’
- Wine Auction Wine Tasting on the Lake is Huge Success
- WLI joins “Zap the Zebras” Community Effort
- 2011 Wine Auction Proceeds Benefit WLI
- Eurasian Watermilfoil Weed of the Week
- Lake Group Broadens Its Reach
- Aquatic invasive species bill introduced
- Beaver Lake users urged to clean boats
- Invasive aquatic weed to be pulled from Montana lake
- Invasive Weed Hits Lake In Whitefish
- ‘Donut’ issue is No. 1 story of 2010
- Mussel signs found in Flathead Lake
- Underwood sweeps annual Laser races
- The Whitefish Lake Institute will hold a wine auction
- Lake Institute calls for action
- City lobbies to protect Haskill watershed
- Samples show need for water treatment
- Council delays decision on Viking Creek RV proposal
- Cheers for volunteers
- Lakes Conference unites municipalities
- Whitefish/Leak leaves river stinking of gasoline
- WETLANDS PROJECT WINS COMMUNITY APPROVAL
- Benzene levels at City Beach exceed federal standards
- Kudos bestowed on Wisconsin project
- Wisconsin wetlands preserved in perpetuity
- Lake’s water quality threatened by watercraft
- Opponents present their case on Boardwalk
- Group to study lake
- Charles Dickens and bull trout
- Census of boats/docks on WF Lake by WLI
- City annexes the lake, doubles city’s area
- Shrimping for answers in the lake
- My limited lake vocabulary
- Neighbors protest Hell Roaring home site
- A centennial look at lake stewardship