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# Whitefish Lake Institute

Science and education today - a vision for tomorrow

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## Pages

- [Whitefish Lake Institute](https://whitefishlake.org/) - The Whitefish Lake Institute helps citizens and resource managers make informed decisions with Science, Education, and Aquatic Resource Initiatives.
- [Newsletter](https://whitefishlake.org/newsletter/) - Spring 2026 LakeFront Past LakeFront Newsletters Winter 2026 Spring 2026 Winter 2025 Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Fall 2025 Winter 2024 Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2023 Spring 2023 Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Winter 2022 Spring 2022 Summer 2022 Fall 2022 Winter 2021 Spring 2021 Summer 2021 Fall 2021
- [Board of Directors](https://whitefishlake.org/board-of-directors/) - Meet The Board of Directors The Whitefish Lake Institute is committed to science, education, and aquatic resource initiatives to protect and improve Whitefish Lake and area water resources today, while providing a collective community vision for tomorrow. Andy FeuryPresident Andy is a graduate of Flathead High School, and of the University of Montana in economics.
- [The State of the Lake](https://whitefishlake.org/the-state-of-the-lake/) - The State of the Lake Since 2007, WLI has sampled Whitefish Lake monthly, taking water samples and water sensor data at two points in the lake. One sample point is near the shallower south end of the lake, and another is at the deepest part near the north end of the lake. Below are summary
- [Northwest Montana Lakes Network (Citizen Science)](https://whitefishlake.org/nmln-citizen-science/) - The Northwest Montana Lakes Network (NMLN) is a Citizen Science program operated in partnership between Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Whitefish Lake Institute, and over 50 citizen scientists. Our mission is to recruit and train volunteers to monitor water quality, identify Aquatic Invasive Species and promote watershed stewardship in northwest Montana. NMLN currently collects long
- [Education Programs](https://whitefishlake.org/education-programs/) - Education Programs The staff of WLI reaches citizens in Whitefish and its surrounding communities through our education programs. We work with grades K-12, offer high school job shadow opportunities and scholarships to graduating high school seniors, and college summer internships. WLI also makes presentations to community groups, reaching citizens of all ages throughout the community.
- [Media](https://whitefishlake.org/media/) - The Whitefish Institute and the community of Whitefish come together to protect Whitefish Lake. See the media coverage from the past few years.
- [Whitefish Water Quality Monitoring Program](https://whitefishlake.org/whitefish-water-quality-monitoring-program/) - Whitefish Water Quality Monitoring Program WLI developed data collection parameters, obtained data collection equipment, and increased the level of scientific research on Whitefish Lake, its tributaries and local area steams. Water chemistries and conditions change seasonally and annually, providing a need for long term monitoring of water resources. Water Quality Long Term Monitoring Locations WLI has
- [Biological Communities Research](https://whitefishlake.org/biological-communities-research/) - Biological Communities Research WLI conducts research on the biological communities of Whitefish Lake to better understand its trophic structure. Aquatic InsectsAquatic PlantsMysis ShrimpPeriphytonRangewide Bull Trout eDNA StudyZooplankton Aquatic Insects were sampled by WLI and analyzed by Rithron Associates in 2015 to determine community assemblages and their relative pollutant tolerance. WLI sampled Whitefish Lake as well
- [Internship and Scholarship Opportunities](https://whitefishlake.org/internship-and-scholarship-opportunities/) - Internship and Scholarship Opportunities One important aspect of our educational programming is encouraging and mentoring students to follow their curiosity and continue their studies in environmental sciences. WLI shares a great interest in advancing water quality and natural resource education by providing funding for three different opportunities through The Ripple Effect Scholarship: University Student Who
- [Shop](https://whitefishlake.org/shop/) - Whitefish Lake Institute Store These items can be shipped and are available at the WLI Office at 335 Spokane Ave, Suite B, Whitefish, MT * Note: For Canadian orders, please call or email for additional postage fees. Add to cart Add to cart Add to cart Add to cart Add to cart Add to cart
- [Ways to Support WLI](https://whitefishlake.org/support-wli/) - Ways to Support Whitefish Lake Institute One of the most important elements of the Whitefish Lake Institute is the people who come together to support the continuation of our work. There are a number of ways to contribute to and participate in our work and to invest in the future of Whitefish Lake and our
- [Resources](https://whitefishlake.org/resources/) - Resources Below you will find links to diverse and valuable community, conservation and resource management organizations with whom we are proud to work. Every one of these organizations contributes in some way to understanding or conserving our aquatic and terrestrial natural resources. We recognize and appreciate their contributions and are honored to work with every
- [Aquatic Invasive Species ](https://whitefishlake.org/aquatic-invasive-species/) - Whitefish AIS Program Whitefish is perhaps the most progressive community in the state of Montana in addressing AIS issues. In 2016, WLI drafted a Whitefish AIS Management Plan that has been implemented in partnership with the City of Whitefish. Each year, there are various tasks completed for early detection, monitoring and prevention. Some of these tasks include
- [Atmospheric Station](https://whitefishlake.org/atmospheric-station/) - Atmospheric StationWLI installed and maintains an Atmospheric Station near Lazy Bay and partners with the University of Montana’s Montana Climate Office on the Mesonet meteorological and soil moisture information network. Data from the Mesonet station is available in near real time on their website. The historic data from this station can be visualized and downloaded
- [Staff](https://whitefishlake.org/staff/) - The Whitefish Lake Institute staff is committed to science, education, and aquatic resource initiatives to protect and improve Whitefish Lake and resources.
- [Science Advisory Committee](https://whitefishlake.org/science-advisory-board/) - Meet The Science Advisory Committee The Science Advisory Committee provides scientific and technical guidance to WLI. Guidance focuses on WLI’s efforts to conduct research that results in valuable data for resource management decision makers in the Whitefish Lake Watershed and beyond. WLI has continuously worked to enhance data collection, scientific research, and the communication of
- [Stewardship Awards](https://whitefishlake.org/stewardship-awards/) - Stewardship Awards WLI is pleased to sponsor the Whitefish Lake Institute Stewardship Awards. Each year, the award recognizes individuals or groups that took extraordinary measures to protect water quality in the Whitefish area. Nominations for individuals and groups are accepted annually. 2023 Stewardship Award - Carla Belski The 2023 Stewardship award was presented to Carla
- [Past Interns](https://whitefishlake.org/past-interns/) - Past Interns One important aspect of our educational programming is encouraging and mentoring students to follow their curiosity and continue their studies in environmental sciences. The Ripple Effect Scholarship Program exists to accomplish this goal. Summer Internship 2025 An Interview with Joe Philips. Joe returns as a senior at The University of Montana majoring in
- [Scientific Reports](https://whitefishlake.org/reports/) - Scientific Reports WLI has conducted scientific measurements of Whitefish Lake for twenty years. The results of these long-term investigations are reported in several peer reviewed reports below: The Whitefish Area Water Resources Report: A Status of the Whitefish Lake Watershed (2015)A scientifically comprehensive report of long-term water quality management in the Whitefish Lake Watershed &
- [Corporate Members](https://whitefishlake.org/corporate-sponsors/) - Our Corporate Members Thank you to the business who have chosen to invest in the future of Whitefish Lake and our community. One of the most important elements of the Whitefish Lake Institute is the people who come together to support the continuation of our work.
- [Become a Member](https://whitefishlake.org/become-a-member/) - Become a Member Your WLI membership helps ensure that our local water resources are protected and improved based on credible science and community input. This benefits the health of our water bodies, increases our enjoyment of them, and helps maintain a vibrant Whitefish economy. It leaves a clean water legacy for future generations. Membership benefits
- [About](https://whitefishlake.org/aboutwli/) - About Whitefish Lake Institute Since 2005, WLI has collaborated with individuals, organizations, groups, and agencies to protect water quality in the Whitefish Lake Watershed. Addressing long-term aquatic resource protection takes time and patience. It requires a program to monitor change over time. WLI has worked for almost 20 years to collect scientific data and understand
- [Lake Ice Observation ](https://whitefishlake.org/lake-ice-observation/) - This is a map created from our Lake Ice Observation Survey. This survey is used to collect data and information about when lakes in Montana are freezing, how long they stay frozen, and lake ice thickness.
- [Support](https://whitefishlake.org/support/) - One of the most important elements of the Whitefish Lake Institute is the people who come together to support the continuation of our work.
- [About Whitefish Lake](https://whitefishlake.org/about/) - About Whitefish Lake Throughout history, Whitefish Lake has been an important community resource. A Resource For All Whitefish was first home to the Kootenai, Pend d’Oreille, and the Bitterroot Salish Native American tribes. From these first Native American cultures who found sustenance in the Whitefish Lake Watershed and throughout history, Whitefish Lake has been an
- [Reports & Publications](https://whitefishlake.org/reports-publications/) - Reports & Publications Whitefish Lake Institute conducts research and provides scientific data to help citizens and resource managers make informed decisions. Our research is published in several books and research publications linked below. Publications WLI staff have authored, co-authored, edited and published several publications. Learn More Data Requests WLI has collected and analyzed field data
- [Publications](https://whitefishlake.org/publications-2/) - Publications WLI has published several guides that tell the geographic and cultural story of Whitefish Lake, the Whitefish watershed, and other lakes in Montana. Voices of Our LakeA beautifully illustrated journal, thoughtfully assembled from community stories and WLI scientific research. This book gives the lake a voice. It is available here at no cost to
- [Averill’s Viking Creek Wetland Preserve](https://whitefishlake.org/averills-viking-creek-wetland-preserve/) - Averill’s Viking Creek Wetland Preserve WLI owns and manages 28.82 acres of important water-cleansing wetlands and wildlife habitat, protecting it from development and enhancing Whitefish’s outdoor amenities. The Preserve was gifted to WLI by the Dan Averill family in 2009 as part of the Viking Creek Development proposal. Trail Guide A series of artistic and
- [News](https://whitefishlake.org/news/) - One of the most important elements of the Whitefish Lake Institute is the people who come together to support the continuation of our work. Check out the latest WLI news.
- [MT Watershed Stories](https://whitefishlake.org/mt-watershed-stories/) - The Montana Watershed Coordination Council led the charge to develop the Watershed Stories Campaign to describe the impact of the individuals and organizations that are committed to preserving our landscapes
- [Special Projects](https://whitefishlake.org/special-projects/) - The Whitefish Institute and the community of Whitefish come together to protect Whitefish Lake through special projects.
- [Septic Leachate](https://whitefishlake.org/septic-leachate/) - Suspected septic leachate contamination in Whitefish Lake was reported in a study conducted by the Flathead Lake Biological Station in the mid-1980s.
- [Montana Lakes Conference](https://whitefishlake.org/montana-lakes-conference/) - The Montana Lakes Conference is hosted by the Whitefish Lake Institute every four years to gather lake scientists, agency staff, academicians, businesses, and NGO’s in order to present the most recent lake research and policy findings and to forge solutions to current lake and watershed challenges. Building on the success of conferences in 2019 and
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- [Shop](https://whitefishlake.org/shop-now/) - The Whitefish Institute and the community of Whitefish come together to protect Whitefish Lake. Shop here and help support our cause.
- [Publications](https://whitefishlake.org/publications/) - WLI has several publications that tell the geographic and cultural story of Whitefish Lake, the Whitefish watershed, and other lakes in Montana.
- [Programs](https://whitefishlake.org/programs/) - WLI accomplishes its work through three key platforms, Science, Education, and Aquatic Resource Initiatives. Within these three focus areas, we establish programs appropriate to achieving the goals of our mission.
- [Donation Confirmation](https://whitefishlake.org/donation-confirmation/) - Your donation has been confirmed, thank you for investing in the future of Whitefish Lake and our community.
- [Resources for Educators](https://whitefishlake.org/resources-for-educators/) - Flathead Community of Resource Educators (CORE) The Flathead CORE is a network of individuals and organizations working together to increase awareness and understanding about the natural, historical and cultural resources of the Flathead Region. WLI has been a member of the Flathead CORE Watershed Education Committee since 2009. Through this relationship, WLI contributed content and
- [Data Requests](https://whitefishlake.org/data-requests/) - Data Requests WLI has collected and analyzed water clarity, temperature, chemistries, flows, and AIS data from Whitefish Lake and local streams since 2007. WLI’s data is free to the public. WLI’s data can be downloaded from these publicly available databases: HydroshareThis dataset contains data from 63 lake sites and 17 stream sites from 2007-2021View Data
- [Aquatic Resource Initiative](https://whitefishlake.org/aquatic-resource-initiative/)
- [Donor Dashboard](https://whitefishlake.org/donor-dashboard/)

## Donation Forms

- [Donate to WLI](https://whitefishlake.org/donations/givewp-donation-form/) - []

## Products

- [Bathymetric Map of Whitefish Lake](https://whitefishlake.org/product/bathymetric-map-of-whitefish-lake/) - This map depicts the underwater topography and geographic features of Whitefish Lake revealing detailed depth contours as well as the distribution and size of underwater features.
- [Flathead Watershed SourceBook – 2nd Edition](https://whitefishlake.org/product/flathead-watershed-sourcebook-2nd-edition/) - Beautiful 264 page book detailing the geography, cultures, natural history and economics of the Flathead Watershed.
- [Montana Lake Book – 3rd Edition](https://whitefishlake.org/product/montana-lake-book-3rd-edition/) - A great resource about how lakes function, how they are threatened, and how they can be protected.
- [Voices of Our Lake](https://whitefishlake.org/product/voices-of-our-lake/) - A book about Whitefish Lake written by locals and the WLI staff.
- [Detail Map of Whitefish Lake](https://whitefishlake.org/product/detail-map-of-whitefish-lake/) - (18″x24″) Satellite view of major geographic features —lake depths, bay and island names, and more. Photographic quality with matte black finish. Great gift!
- [Whitefish Lake Institute Bumper Sticker](https://whitefishlake.org/product/whitefish-lake-institute-bumper-sticker/) - * Note: For Canadian orders, please call or email for additional postage fees.
- [Whitefish Lake Institute Window Cling](https://whitefishlake.org/product/whitefish-lake-institute-window-cling/) - * Note: For Canadian orders, please call or email for additional postage fees.

## Product categories

- [Books](https://whitefishlake.org/product-category/books/)
- [Maps](https://whitefishlake.org/product-category/maps/)
- [Stickers](https://whitefishlake.org/product-category/stickers/)