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Flathead Lake Biological Station

Flathead Lake Biological Station is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Polson, Montana. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Flathead Lake Biological Station

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About this museum

What is 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.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Flathead Lake Biological Station
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Polson
State
Montana
Website
http://flbs.umt.edu/EDUCATION/
IMLS Museum ID
8409500449
Coordinates
47.87711, -114.03212
What kind of museum is Flathead Lake Biological Station?

Flathead Lake Biological Station is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Flathead Lake Biological Station located?

Flathead Lake Biological Station is located in Polson, Montana at approximately 47.87711, -114.03212. See the map above.

Does Flathead Lake Biological Station have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://flbs.umt.edu/EDUCATION/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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