The Friends of Mount Evans & Lost Creek Wilderness (FOMELC) is a 501(c)3 charitable organization founded in November 2005. FOMELC is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. We offer volunteer opportunities for all ages, physical abilities, interests and schedules. You can help by becoming a member and contributing.
OUR MISSION
The Mount Evans and Lost Creek Wildernesses encompass 194,400 acres with over 170 miles of trails in Colorado’s Pike and Arapaho National Forests. We work in partnership with the US Forest Service, engaging in education, outreach and stewardship activities to preserve the wilderness character of these lands for current and future generations.
FOMELC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOMELC has no paid staff and is managed by a board of directors coming from volunteers, members, and the public. Contact admin@fomelc.com.
Chairman - Steve West
Treasurer - Matt Komos
Secretary - Loren Winters
Trails Project Coordinator - Wyatt Stanland
Weed Projects Coordinator - Alan Rockwood
Marketing/Education Team Lead - Gordon Brown
Training & Newsletter - Dee Lyons
Membership Coordinator – Tim Hoopingarner
Forest Service Liaison - Ralph Bradt
OUR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
FOMELC was incorporated in order to provide the following services:
Engage in stewardship activities in partnership with the U. S. Forest Service (USFS) to preserve wilderness character of the Mount Evans and Lost Creek Wildernesses for current and future generations, including:
collecting field data to monitor changes in wilderness character
identifying and treating invasive species encroaching upon wilderness
maintaining trails and other human-impacted areas necessary to preserve wilderness character
Engage in education and outreach activities to promote a broader appreciation of wilderness character
Develop and maintain a volunteer workforce through project coordination, training, and in-field mentorship to assist the USFS in maintain wilderness character
Provide a forum for information exchange between the USFS, FOMELC membership and the general public, and other partner volunteer organizations
Establish an ongoing public education program for the Mount Evans and Lost Creek Wildernesses, their ecology, popularity, and techniques to minimize the impact of humans on these areas
NON-PROFIT DOCUMENTS
The following non-profit document is available for download: