FWP seeks to bolster declining bighorn sheep population on Wild Horse Island
Wildlife officials are seeking public input on a proposal to augment the bighorn sheep population on Flathead Lake's Wild Horse Island.
Groups launch fundraiser for Bad Rock project
As part of a final push to raise the money necessary to purchase nearly 800 acres along the Flathead River, the Flathead Land Trust and other partners are launching an online auction that will offer bidders a wide range of exclusive outdoor experiences.
Glacier Park finalizes ticketed entry system
Glacier National Park officials announced Wednesday that a ticketed entry system for the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor is officially a go for the 2021 season.
Study: Flathead, Whitefish lakes generate $3B in property value
One major goal of the study released last month was to estimate the benefits the two lakes impart to home values in the form of price premiums for lakefront properties and other nearby real estate.
Energy Keepers explains Flathead Lake level
Data from the United States Geological Survey shows Flathead Lake’s water level has been dipping close to the 2,982-foot mark since the beginning of September — a depth property owners on the lake are all too familiar with, as it means it’s time to take their boats out of the water.
Flathead Lake expected to reach full pool this week
At the start of every summer, Flathead Lake residents and business owners eagerly await June 15 — the date the lake is expected to reach full pool at a depth of 2,983 feet and summer recreating can officially begin.
COVID prompts changes to Bob Marshall Wilderness projects
Officials with the nonprofit organization that spearheads trail maintenance in the sprawling Bob Marshall Wilderness have made several adjustments to its upcoming summer projects and usual volunteer workforce as concerns linger surrounding the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Group seeks amendment to Water Rights Protection Act
With support from Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes, a Lake County nonprofit recently submitted a letter to state leaders requesting an amendment to the draft of the Montana Water Rights Protection Act that would provide the Tribes with authorization to use a portion of their Trust Fund to improve the treatment of wastewater throughout the reservation.
Fishing access site at Elmo to remain open
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Lake County recently reached an agreement on a temporary five-year license to keep the Elmo Fishing Access on Flathead Lake open for public use.
Outbreak prompts Polson swimmer to train in open waters of Flathead Lake
At the age of 60, Mark Johnston has set out to accomplish what might be his life’s most lofty ambition yet. The Polson resident decided last year that in 2020 he was going to try to rank as one of the top 10 pool swimmers in the world for his age division.