Natural Resources

Stemilt Partnership

Stemilt Partnership

In response to the proposed sale and privatization of over 2,500 acres of DNR upland forest in the Stemilt Basin in 2007, Chelan County established the Stemilt Partnership, a broad coalition of agriculture, wildlife, recreation, development, and conservation interests.  The Partnership and Chelan County worked to stop the sale and created a vision for managing the landscape in such a way as to protect the water resources, wildlife, and recreational values of the community.

The Stemilt Partnership continues to be very active in addressing issues and opportunities that arise in this upland forest.  In 2012, Chelan County purchased about 2,500 acres in the basin from Longview Timberlands, with the intent of preventing privitazation and developement in forest.  WDFW has purchased several sections from DNR in order to manage for the benefits of wildlife and resource protection.  The Stemilt Partnership meets regularly to discuss management of what is now referred to as the Stemilt-Squilchuck Community Forest.  Stemilt Partnership meetings are open to the public- see the event calendar for meeting dates.  

 

What's Happening in the Stemilt-Squilchuck Community Forest?

Posted: 01/26/2017 02:25 PM
Last Updated: 01/25/2023 02:41 PM

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  • 18
    Oct 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

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    Ballots will be mailed to voters

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    Oct 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Voting Center is open for 18 days in Election's Office

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    Voting Center is open for 18 days in Election's Office

  • 18
    Oct 2024
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    Wenatchee Kennel Club Dog Show

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    Wenatchee Kennel Club Dog Show

    Chelan County Expo Center
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    Oct 2024
    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - October 16, 2024

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    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
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    Oct 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Local Voters Pamphlet mailed to voters

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    Local Voters' Pamphlet mailed to voters.