Thompson Chain of Lakes Stewardship Coalition
Working Together to Protect Our Lakes
Welcome to Our Site
Welcome to the Thompson Chain of Lakes Stewardship Coalition, a non-profit devoted to protecting the natural beauty of the 18 lakes that makeup the Thompson Chain of Lakes in Northwest Montana. Our coalition is made up of individuals who share a deep appreciation for this special place. We promote conservation, sustainability, and meaningful community engagement. If you're passionate about protecting our region's natural resources, then join us today and make a difference in the future of our environment.
Protect Your Trees
Application Period Closes
Our Coalition launched a proactive initiative to help our neighbors deal with the devastating bark beetle that is near epidemic levels threatening Douglas Fir trees in the Chain of Lakes.
Funded by a generous grant from a philanthropic non-government foundation, the Thompson Chain of Lakes Stewardship Coalition offered almost 100 residents a no-cost no-obligation treatment that has proven highly effective at preventing the spread of the destructive Douglas Fir bark beetle. These tiny but mighty insects, if left unchecked, can quickly infest and kill off entire stands of trees, drastically altering the landscape and creating a wildfire hazard. You may have noticed all the bright orange trees that have died along highway 2.
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Thank you for your interest! Affected trees will be treated in March and April. Successful applicants will see the small brown pheromone packets on their trees soon!
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Miss The Deadline?
Did you miss the deadline for your tree treatment? Don't worry, there's still a chance to give your trees the care they deserve!
Contact us, and we'll provide you with names of trained arborists in our area who can assist you at your own cost. We're here to help you get the care your trees need!
About Us
Since our establishment in 2022, Thompson Chain of Lakes Stewardship Coalition is becoming known as an active group of Thompson Chain of Lakes property owners, friends and family including hunters, fishers, lake lovers, hikers and more who value this place for now and the generations that follow. Get in touch today to learn more about what we are doing to be wise stewards of the Thompson Chain of Lakes.
Donate
By donating to the Thompson Chain of Lakes Stewardship Coalition, you are helping to protect and conserve the beauty and natural resources of the Thompson Chain of Lakes for now and future generations. Your tax-deductible donation will make a meaningful impact on the preservation of this precious resource.
PAYPAL is available- just click the donate button -- OR you can donate by mailing your check to:
Treasusurer TCLSC
PO Box 2127​
Kalispell, MT 59903
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Our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly in our actions. From the moment we came together, we understood that by working with each other and being well-informed, we could influence and even overcome emerging issues that affect the public health and safety of our rural community. The majority of members have deep generational roots in this area. That is why over a hundred landowners of the Thompson Chain of Lakes decided to form a 501(c)3 in August of 2022. We strive to make a positive difference in the protection and conservation of the land and water of this area we all love.
Resources
This document explains the very real and present concerns our Stewardship Coalition has for this primitive landscape....because when the lakes are no longer healthy, there will be little left of "the inherent quality and values" of this very special area.
See map B3 in conjunction with the Neighborhood Plan, Pages 36 and 37, Land Uses
Get in Touch
Our funding comes from property owners in the Thompson Chain of Lakes and from nongovernmental grants we have received. It is through your donations we are able to keep the TCL special forever.
Contact us to donate, learn more about our group, and to be added to our mailing list.