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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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Interested in building climate resiliency in Chelan County? Join us on Thursday
Chelan County residents with an interest in building climate resiliency at the local level are encouraged to participate in a roundtable discussion on Thursday, Nov. 17. The roundtable will be held both in person and via Zoom.
Posted: November 14, 2022
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Forest Products Campus: A tool to building forest resilience
Chelan County is exploring the building of a Forest Products Campus that will harvest timber from overburdened Central Washington forests and produce lumber products for market, in turn improving forest health and preventing wildfires.
Posted: September 09, 2022
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State's newest community forest established at Nason Ridge
Washington’s newest community forest was brought to life on April 14 when Western Rivers Conservancy transferred the 3,714-acre Nason Ridge property on Lake Wenatchee to Chelan County.
Posted: September 09, 2022
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Survey shows growth of aquatic invasive species in Lake Chelan
A recent aquatic invasive species survey at Lake Chelan shows that invasive aquatic plants are more widely distributed in the Wapato Basin and lower Lucerne Basin of the lake compared to survey results from eight years ago. The survey's full report is now available online.
Posted: June 29, 2022
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