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County secures grant to begin assessment of woody debris at Lake Chelan
Chelan County Natural Resources has secured a $130,000 grant that will be used to complete a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing woody debris problem on Lake Chelan.
Posted: August 28, 2026
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Join us April 23 to talk about boat inspection program at Lake Chelan
At an April 23 community meeting, Chelan County Natural Resources is seeking public comments on its existing voluntary boat inspection program at Lake Chelan and how you feel about potentially transitioning the program to mandatory inspections.
Posted: April 13, 2026
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Voluntary boat inspections return to Lake Chelan
Chelan County Natural Resources is restarting its voluntary boat inspection program on April 16 at Lake Chelan with additional inspection days planned for the 2026 boating season.
Posted: April 12, 2026
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Chelan County, partners plan prescribed burn this week
Update: Because of weather conditions, the Upper Wheeler X-Bound Rx Burn has been delayed to April 20.
Posted: April 12, 2026
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Report: Wildfires the highest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Chelan County
The massive plumes of smoke created by large wildfires contain enough carbon pollution to dwarf all other sources of greenhouse gases generated in the county, according to a recently completed Chelan County greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Get the full report here.
Posted: November 19, 2025
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Public may see hand piles burning over next 2 weeks near Plain, Lake Wenatchee
The burning of hand piles on 640 acres in the Plain and Lake Wenatchee area began Oct. 27 and is expected to take two weeks. The hand piles are accumulated forest debris created over the past year on the Upper Wenatchee Forest Health Project.
Posted: October 27, 2025
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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
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
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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