Whitefish Lake Institute

About Us

The Whitefish Lake Institute conducts scientific research and community education to protect and improve the Whitefish area lake resources.

Addressing long-term aquatic resource protection takes time and patience. It also requires a baseline of scientific, cultural, and historical knowledge of an area; an understanding of its physical, biological, and chemical dynamics; and a program to monitor any changes over time. With these elements in place, adaptive management plans can be developed and actions implemented. Successful conservation efforts are therefore the product of significant dedication and oftentimes considerable funding. Since its 2005 inception, WLI has collaborated with numerous individuals, organizations, groups, and agencies to protect water quality in the Whitefish Lake Watershed. Here you will find some of the milestone events that have marked our progress and success.