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Stemilt/Squilchuck Watershed Planning WRIA 40A

WRIA 40A (Water Resource Inventory Area) is made up of the drainage areas for Stemilt and Squilchuck Creeks in the Malaga area. This area is dominated by fruit orchards and is world famous for the cherries that are grown here. The need for reliable water supplies in order to irrigate the agricultural lands and provide some domestic water is vital for this area which only receives on average 8 inches of precipitation in the lower elevations. The area relies heavily on the snowpack for the majority of its water. To address current issues and future water demands watershed planning was initiated in 2005 by the Beehive Irrigation District, City of Wenatchee and Chelan County. Chelan County is the lead agency for the planning and implementation phases.
The Planning Unit is made up of a diverse group of stakeholders including irrigation districts, state and local agencies, orchardists, the local community council, local industrial manufacturer and private citizens. The Planning Unit elected to conduct the required water quantity component of watershed planning as required under RCW 90.82.070 (water quantity assessment) along with the optional multi-purpose water storage assessment.

In May 2007 the WRIA 40A Watershed Plan was unanimously approved by the Planning Unit and in June it was approved by the Chelan County Board of Commissioners. Copies of the Plan and the assessments can be downloaded from this site or obtained from the Chelan County Natural Resources Department. If you have any questions please contact Lee Duncan at 509-667-6640 or lee.duncan@co.chelan.wa.us

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Final Stemilt/Squilchuck Watershed Management Plan