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March 27 town hall will introduce new community-driven detection program
Do you live on Lake Chelan? Join us on March 27 to learn how you can play a role in keeping aquatic invasive species out of Lake Chelan. The town hall event is 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chelan Fire Hall, 232 E. Wapato Ave. in Chelan.
Posted: March 22, 2024
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County's hazard mitigation planning process kicks off March 6
On March 6, local government stakeholders in the Chelan County planning area will meet to participate in the first round of Steering Committee meetings to update the Chelan County Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection plans, two important plans used to identify natural hazards and their risks to the area. The public is invited to attend.
Posted: February 29, 2024
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Survey, open houses underway to gather public input into Recreation Element
Every seven years, Chelan County updates the Recreation Element of the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan. You can participate by completing an online survey or attending an open house scheduled for Feb. 7 in Chelan or Feb. 8 in Wenatchee. Read more for event details and a link to the survey.
Posted: January 29, 2024
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Jan. 30 public workshop looks at potential park in Peshastin
Peshastin residents are invited to a Jan. 30 workshop that kicks off a public envisioning process for a potential new community park there. The meeting is 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Peshastin Memorial Hall.
Posted: January 10, 2024
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Natural Resources awarded nearly $770,000 for Peshastin Creek project
Chelan County Natural Resources was awarded nearly $770,000 to complete the study and design of a restoration project that will not only relocate and reconnect the Peshastin Creek channel with its historic floodplain but also eventually build two highway bridges across the rerouted creek.
Posted: December 21, 2023
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Public invited to help in updating of Hazard Mitigation, Community Wildfire Protection plans
Chelan County and its partners seek volunteers to serve on a new steering committee that will help guide next year’s updating process to the Chelan County Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection plans, two important plans used to identify natural hazards and their risks to the area.
Posted: December 07, 2023
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Nov. 30 summit to discuss feasibility of forest products campus
The public is invited to join in the Chelan County Forest Products Campus Summit, to be held 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 30 at Wenatchee Valley College's Mish ee twie building. People can also listen in via Zoom.
Posted: November 20, 2023
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Stehekin community invited to Sept. 26 meeting
In September, Chelan County is hosting two in-person opportunities for Stehekin residents to share their ideas and comments on a draft request for proposals that seeks a consultant to guide the community in creating a sustainable plan for the future.
Posted: September 18, 2023
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Eagle Creek project among 23 salmon restoration projects to be awarded federal funding
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell announced a total of $58 million in funding for 23 projects that will remove fish passage barriers like small dams and culverts, to open up salmon migration routes. Among the projects is the Eagle Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project near Leavenworth.
Posted: August 31, 2023
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