Natural Resources

Habitat Projects

Since 2005, Chelan County Natural Resources Department has implemented numerous habitat complexity restoration projects and fish barrier removals to enhance the County’s aquatic and fishery resources

Check out the Salmon Recovery Portal for many of the restoration and fish passage projects the County has implemented.  Be sure to search by "Chelan County" and Project Sponsor: Chelan County Natural Resources Department.

 

Project Examples: 

  • Fish Passage
  • Habitat Complexity
  • Water Conservation
  • Riparian Restoration

 

Funding: 

Habitat restoration and fish passage projects implemented by Chelan County Natural Resources Department are not funded by the County general or capital budgets.  All costs associated with staff time, project development, planning, permitting, construction oversight, and monitoring are funded by external sources.  We owe a huge thank you to the following sources (amongst many others): 

  • US Bureau of Reclamation
  • Salmon Recovery Funding Board
  • Tributary Committee
  • Preist Rapids Coordinating Committee
  • Department of Ecology
  • NOAA Restoration Center
  • Whole Watershed Restoration Initiative (EcoTrust and NOAA)
  • State Department of Natural Resources
  • Federal Emergency Management Act
  • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
  • Bonneville Power Administration
  • State Recreation and Conservation Office
  • Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board

The County participates in the Entiat Planning Unit and the Wenatchee and Entiat Habitat Subcommittees to work with others on project prioritization, design, and implementation. If you would like more information on Planning Units or Habitat Subcommittees, please contact our office at 509-667-6533.

 

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Posted: 02/18/2015 02:21 PM
Last Updated: 04/15/2026 08:59 AM

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  • 12
    Aug 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

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    Aug 2026
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    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.

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