What is Northwest Regional RC&D

Northwest Regional Resource Conservation and Development

Resource Conservation and Development is a unique program that helps people care for and protect their natural resources in a way that will improve the area’s economy, environment, and living standards. To carry out this concept, diverse groups of local volunteers are brought together in a unique partnership to find solutions to their problems.

Local people are best able to determine needs and create solutions for their community. The strength of RC&D is in the commitment of the people to solve their own problems. The RC&D commitment emphasizes one or more of the following areas: Natural Resource Conservation, Resource Development, Community/Economic/Business Development, and Education.

Northwest Regional RC&D serves Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, and Sanders counties in northwest Montana. Northwest Regional RC&D is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that was incorporated in 1994.

Current Members Include:
•   Flathead County: Joe Brenneman, Pete Woll, Bick Smith, Denise Smith, Gary Winship
•   Lake County: Chris Malgren (Chair), Chuck Whitson (2nd Vice), Steve Clairmont Sharon Rosenbaum (3rd Vice)
•   Lincoln County: Wayne Maahs (Treasurer), Bruce Vincent (4th Vice), Tony Berget, Tracy McIntyre
•   Sanders County: Carol Brooker (1st Vice), Lauraine Johnson

Vision Statement: A four county region that fosters stable and sustainable economic and community growth through our human and natural resources.

Mission Statement: RC&D facilitates efforts that bring together individuals to form effective and beneficial strategies that allow us to sponsor projects that promote healthy community development.

Projects Include:

Hazardous Fuels Reduction Woody Biomass Projects Water Quality

Education Community Infrastructure Food Systems

Where can I fit in?

If you have an interest in helping improve the standard of living in Northwest Montana, you have a place in Northwest Regional RC & D. You may be an individual or a representative of a group, organization, association or agency.
Please contact us at 406-293-8885 to see how you can help!

Click here to Become an RC&D Member

Montana Resource Conservation and Development Areas