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Eagle Creek project among 23 salmon restoration projects to be awarded federal funding
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell announced a total of $58 million in funding for 23 projects that will remove fish passage barriers like small dams and culverts, to open up salmon migration routes. Among the projects is the Eagle Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project near Leavenworth.
Posted: August 31, 2023
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Wenatchee River clean-up effort on Aug. 5 calls for volunteers
The Wenatchee River Clean-Up Community Float on Aug. 5 invites people who are interested in playing a hands-on role in keeping the local river healthy to join in the efforts, which will include a free community celebration at Cashmere Riverside Park. Volunteers will take to the river via guided rafts or walk the shoreline at the park.
Posted: July 27, 2023
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New family friendly event focuses on wildfire smoke, its impacts to health
On July 13, people are invited to an evening of community conversation and fun activities while learning how to better protect themselves from the impacts of wildfire smoke. Attend the live event 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Pybus Public Market or join the live-streaming event at the Chelan Fire Hall.
Posted: June 30, 2023
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Malaga Community Park receives $150,000 grant
A $150,000 grant as part of the Society for Ecological Restoration’s (SER) Standards-based Ecological Restoration in Action program will be used to make a variety of structural and environmental improvements to the 12-acre Malaga Community Park. Chelan County is providing a $160,000 match.
Posted: May 31, 2023
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County signs Good Neighbor Agreement with USFS
The Board of County Commissioners signed a Master Good Neighbor Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, creating a unique federal-to-county partnership in the state of Washington.
Posted: May 15, 2023
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Community invited to join in March 25 beach cleanup at Lake Chelan
The public is invited to join in the “Restore the Shore” effort on March 25, when volunteers will gather for a communitywide beach cleanup at Lake Chelan.
Posted: March 20, 2023
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Jan. 18 meeting on whitewater park in Leavenworth
Chelan County Natural Resources will give a presentation on a feasibility study and alternatives analysis that looks at the development of a whitewater park at the former Leavenworth Mill Dam site, or at Barn Beach Reserve. The event is 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Wenatchee River Institute.
Posted: January 12, 2023
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Dec. 14 Town Hall to discuss watercraft inspections at Lake Chelan
The public is invited to a town hall event on Dec. 14 to learn about a watercraft inspection program coming next year at Lake Chelan. The town hall is 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 at Chelan Fire Hall, 232 E. Wapato Ave. in Chelan.
Posted: December 06, 2022
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What would you like to see at a waterfront park in Malaga?
On Dec. 13, people will be able to review the early design concept for a new 24-acre riverfront park in Malaga. A public event is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Malaga fire station, 3760 W. Malaga Road.
Posted: December 06, 2022
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