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
Act Now
Our Coalition is pleased to announce that we have just 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 is offering 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.
This grant is time sensitive; packets must be ordered by mid-February to assure spring treatment. MCH packets must be attached before the beetles fly, generally by mid-April. Scroll on to complete the form.
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Submit Your Form Here
Great news! You can now add your name to our list for a no cost and no obligation Douglas Fir Bark Beetle treatment. Our skilled arborist will apply the treatment to the trees you want to save from the beetle infestation in Spring of 2025. Simply click the link below and complete the form by January 30th, 2025. Don't miss out on this opportunity to protect your trees!
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.
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.