We are passionate about preservation.
Our Story
In recent years the Forest Service and a small group of dedicated volunteers started restoration work on several historic lookouts on the Flathead National Forest. These preservation efforts inspired us to form the Northwest Montana Lookout Association in 2013.
Our Mission
The Northwest Montana Lookout
Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Federal and State agencies in the restoration and maintenance of fire lookouts and other support structures on public land.
Our Goals
Help facilitate the restoration and maintenance of fire lookouts and historic support structures.
Assist in recruiting and training volunteers.
Build partnerships with other organizations supporting public lands.
Support land stewardship by practicing”Leave No Trace” ethics.
Collect and share interpretive material on lookout history, support structures and surrounding areas.
Provide funding sources to help meet restoration, maintenance, recruiting and training goals.
Generate interest in and support for the FFLA and NMLA.
Our Service Area
NMLA partners with Kootenai National Forest, Flathead National Forest, Montana Department of Natrual Resources & Conservation, and Glacier National Park.
Check out a map of historic, staffed, and rental lookouts in service area
Our Board
Chuck Manning
Chair
Deb Starling
Vice Chair
Joe Schmidt
Treasurer
Nancy Manning
Secretary
Marli Davis
Correspondence
Beth Hodder
Archivist
Pete Thomas
Graphic Design
Troy Denman
Construction
Rick Davis
Merchandise
Cathy Calloway
Grants & Newsletters
Morgan Ray
Information Technology
Kira Powell
Events
Kjell Petersen
Advisor
Northwest Montana Lookout Association 