We want to hear from Chelan County residents and business owners about your experiences with tourism! Please complete our 10-minute survey in English or Spanish.
Your input will inform a county-wide study looking at the impacts of tourism on local jobs and businesses, tax receipts and public services, the natural environment, and Chelan County communities. The results will shape strategies to enhance the positive impacts of tourism while mitigating its negative effects.
Learn more about the Chelan County Tourism Impact Project and upcoming next steps below. Your feedback will help paint a comprehensive picture of the benefits and challenges associated with tourism and will inform tourism policies that reflect community priorities!
Chelan County Tourism Impact Project Overview
Chelan County has commissioned a comprehensive study of the impacts of tourism. Chelan County draws visitors from the nearby region and tourists from every corner of Washington state and beyond. While it’s easy to appreciate the positive aspects of Chelan County’s tourism economy, or to criticize the negative impacts it creates, the full impacts of tourism are complex.
The study will assess the economic, fiscal, sociocultural, environmental, and community impacts of tourism on Chelan County, as summarized below. The results of the study will inform strategies and sustainable development initiatives that enhance the positive impacts of tourism while mitigating negative impacts.
No. This is an objective, data-driven study of the comprehensive impacts of tourism. The County has hired an independent firm to conduct a rigorous third-party analysis and provide a report of the benefits and challenges tourism brings to Chelan County residents and businesses.
Chelan County is commissioning the study and engaged BERK Consulting to conduct research and provide analysis and recommendations. The County’s project manager is Ron Cridlebaugh, Economic Services director. BERK’s project manager is Brian Murphy. The study is being guided by a Steering Committee listed on this webpage.
Community input is an important part of the project. A full engagement plan detailing opportunities for individuals and groups to provide their input is being developed. The project will have phases of information gathering, including experiences and observations about the impacts of tourism in Chelan County and perspectives and feedback on initial project findings. These opportunities will be promoted via the project website, email, media releases and other avenues. Ongoing project updates will be provided on the project website.
Phase I: Gather the Information
Phase II: Explore the Results
Learn about the effort via project website, press coverage, social media.
Comment on summary of findings.
Participate in surveys, discussion groups, and topic-specific meetings.
The study is anticipated to run through 2025. A detailed timeline and engagement plan is being developed as a first step in the project.
Posted: 01/20/2025 09:31 AM
Last Updated: 07/03/2025 02:21 PM
Archive Disclaimer
The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of files contained in this folder
Chelan County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on its web site. However, due to the possibility of transmission errors, HTML browser capabilities, changes made since the last update to the site, etc., neither Chelan County, nor any agency, officer or employee of Chelan County warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
PLEASE NOTE: FTP browsing is no longer supported on the latest browsers, please refer below to acccess our FTP content.
Popular Browsers
Supported
Microsoft Edge
NO
Google Chrome
NO
Safari
NO
Internet Explorer 11
YES
Mozilla Firefox
YES
Opera
YES
By clicking continue, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to this disclaimer.
The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of files contained in this folder
Chelan County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on its web site. However, due to the possibility of transmission errors, HTML browser capabilities, changes made since the last update to the site, etc., neither Chelan County, nor any agency, officer or employee of Chelan County warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
PLEASE NOTE: FTP browsing is no longer supported on the latest browsers, please refer below to acccess our FTP content.
Popular Browsers
Supported
Microsoft Edge
NO
Google Chrome
NO
Safari
NO
Internet Explorer 11
YES
Mozilla Firefox
YES
Opera
YES
By clicking continue, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to this disclaimer.
The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of files contained in this folder
Chelan County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on its web site. However, due to the possibility of transmission errors, HTML browser capabilities, changes made since the last update to the site, etc., neither Chelan County, nor any agency, officer or employee of Chelan County warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
PLEASE NOTE: FTP browsing is no longer supported on the latest browsers, please refer below to acccess our FTP content.
Popular Browsers
Supported
Microsoft Edge
NO
Google Chrome
NO
Safari
NO
Internet Explorer 11
YES
Mozilla Firefox
YES
Opera
YES
By clicking continue, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to this disclaimer.
The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of files contained in this folder
Chelan County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on its web site. However, due to the possibility of transmission errors, HTML browser capabilities, changes made since the last update to the site, etc., neither Chelan County, nor any agency, officer or employee of Chelan County warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
By clicking continue, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to this disclaimer.
The information contained on this site is provided as a courtesy of the Chelan County. Where it exists, the "Index.txt" will contain a brief explanation of files contained in this folder
Chelan County makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on its web site. However, due to the possibility of transmission errors, HTML browser capabilities, changes made since the last update to the site, etc., neither Chelan County, nor any agency, officer or employee of Chelan County warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published by this system and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Portions of such information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
By clicking continue, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to this disclaimer.
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.
.png)
