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Answering the Call: FLBS Donor Liz Rohde Invests in the Future of our Waters
Answering the Call: FLBS Donor Liz Rohde Invests in the Future of our Waters
Learn More about FLBS125: An Anniversary Initiative
Learn More about FLBS125: An Anniversary Initiative
FLBS125: An Anniversary Initiative
The Flathead Lake Biological Station commemorates its 125th anniversary with a multi-year celebration called FLBS125: An Anniversary Initiative. Throughout t...
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Obituary | Frederick Richard Hauer of Missoula, Montana | Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Obituary | Frederick Richard Hauer of Missoula, Montana | Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Dr. Frederick Ric Richard Hauer of Missoula, Montana, passed away suddenly on October 29, 2025, while traveling through Rapid City, South Dakota. He was 75. Ric courageously battled metastatic cancer for 13 years, far exceeding his initial prognosis. A towering presence in both stature and spirit, Ric was a loving
The 2025 FLBS AIS Report - FLBS
The 2025 FLBS AIS Report - FLBS
2024-25 FLBS Annual Report - FLBS
2024-25 FLBS Annual Report - FLBS
FLBS Assistant Professor Rachel Malison Receives Prestigious Maxwell-Hanrahan Foundation Award in Field Biology
FLBS Assistant Professor Rachel Malison Receives Prestigious Maxwell-Hanrahan Foundation Award in Field Biology
Launched in 2020, the Maxwell/Hanrahan Awards in Field Biology recognize and encourage researchers whose work has been under-appreciated, is at an early
New FLBS Wastewater Treatment Plant - FLBS
New FLBS Wastewater Treatment Plant - FLBS
2026 APPLICATIONS
Flathead Lake Biological Station — Open AIR
Flathead Lake Biological Station — Open AIR
Learn More about the 2026 FLBS Summer Program!
Learn More about the 2026 FLBS Summer Program!
FLBS is a field research and education facility of the University of Montana located at Yellow Bay on the east shore of Flathead Lake in northwest Montana. FLBS academics emphasize outdoor field studies of Rocky Mountain biota, landscapes, and communities.
FLBS Summer Scholarships
FLBS Summer Scholarships
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Upcoming Events — Science on Tap-Flathead
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Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program - FLBS
Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program - FLBS
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