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Voluntary boat inspections re-start at Lake Chelan this Memorial Day weekend

Voluntary boat inspections re-start at Lake Chelan this Memorial Day weekend

With the Memorial Day weekend, Chelan County Natural Resources kicks off its voluntary boat inspection program at Lake Chelan for the third season.

Posted: May 21, 2025

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Take our survey to join local conversation on climate resilience

Take our survey to join local conversation on climate resilience

We’ve posted a survey on our website that seeks your thoughts on such topics as what natural hazards in Chelan County you are concerned about and what projects you would prioritize to build upon climate resilience. Take the survey and join the community conversation.

Posted: April 21, 2025

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Icicle Creek Work Group to hold Feb. 26 open house

Icicle Creek Work Group to hold Feb. 26 open house

The Icicle Creek Work Group invites the public to an open house on Feb. 26 to learn about ongoing progress on a variety of projects in the Icicle Creek watershed. The event is 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chelan County Fire District No. 3 firehall. The event will follow an open house format, with a 30-minute presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Posted: February 19, 2025

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Take our survey to give your input on Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Take our survey to give your input on Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The planning team updating the Chelan County Community Wildfire Protection Plan invites the public to review the draft plan and provide feedback on it through an online community survey. Read more and take the survey!

Posted: February 14, 2025

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Are you a motorized trail user? We want to hear from you!

Are you a motorized trail user? We want to hear from you!

Chelan County Natural Resources is asking motorized recreational trail users to complete a 10-minute survey that will help with the drafting of the county’s first motorized trails plan. The public also is invited to an in-person workshop on Oct. 30 to give input into the plan.

Posted: October 08, 2024

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County seeks public input on updated Hazard Mitigation Plan

County seeks public input on updated Hazard Mitigation Plan

The public is invited to comment on the update to the Chelan County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. You can do that through a variety of ways, from attending an upcoming open house on Oct. 3 to exploring and participating in an online survey and storymap.

Posted: September 25, 2024

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Chelan County, partners launch first Forest Resilience Bond in the state

Chelan County, partners launch first Forest Resilience Bond in the state

Chelan County and its partners in Washington state are taking a pioneering step in wildfire risk mitigation by launching the first Forest Resilience Bond (FRB) in state history. The historic effort aims to safeguard communities north of Leavenworth from the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires.

Posted: September 10, 2024

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Share your thoughts on proposed bike, pedestrian pathways

Share your thoughts on proposed bike, pedestrian pathways

The Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council is planning new bicycle and pedestrian pathways to better connect our communities. Give your thoughts by taking a five-minute survey and putting ideas on the interactive input map. Read more for links.

Posted: August 01, 2024

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Boating on Lake Chelan? Get your inspection sticker

Boating on Lake Chelan? Get your inspection sticker

New this year, the county-operated, voluntary boat inspection program at Lake Chelan offers local boaters a fast-track option through the inspection process that seeks to detect aquatic invasive species. After completing an inspection, boat owners are offered one of three types of stickers.

Posted: July 08, 2024

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 08
    Aug 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 05
    Aug 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations
  • 02
    Aug 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Aug. 2, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Aug. 2.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 29
    Jul 2025
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.

  • 28
    Jul 2025
    09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration deadline for new voters or address updates by mail, online, email or over the phone.