On June 2-3, 2025 the Flathead Lake Biological Station and MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks will conduct a 2-day aquatic invasive species training event including AIS identification and sampling methods, eDNA sample collection, and equipment decontamination. An integral portion of the training will be spent overviewing and using Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), a “point of use” technology capable of real-time presence/absence detection.
Training time will also be spent in the field collecting specimens following MTFWP all taxa protocols. Upon completion, participants will be provided access to additional AIS training resources, equipment loans, and sampling events. Lunch for both days will be provided, and lodging at FLBS is available upon request.
For more information or to RSVP (by May 20), please send an email to phil.matson@flbs.umt.edu