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What would you like to see at a waterfront park in Malaga?

What would you like to see at a waterfront park in Malaga?

On Dec. 13, people will be able to review the early design concept for a new 24-acre riverfront park in Malaga. A public event is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Malaga fire station, 3760 W. Malaga Road.

Posted: December 06, 2022

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Interested in building climate resiliency in Chelan County? Join us on Thursday

Interested in building climate resiliency in Chelan County? Join us on Thursday

Chelan County residents with an interest in building climate resiliency at the local level are encouraged to participate in a roundtable discussion on Thursday, Nov. 17. The roundtable will be held both in person and via Zoom.

Posted: November 14, 2022

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Forest Products Campus: A tool to building forest resilience

Forest Products Campus: A tool to building forest resilience

Chelan County is exploring the building of a Forest Products Campus that will harvest timber from overburdened Central Washington forests and produce lumber products for market, in turn improving forest health and preventing wildfires.

Posted: September 09, 2022

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State's newest community forest established at Nason Ridge

State's newest community forest established at Nason Ridge

Washington’s newest community forest was brought to life on April 14 when Western Rivers Conservancy transferred the 3,714-acre Nason Ridge property on Lake Wenatchee to Chelan County.

Posted: September 09, 2022

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Survey shows growth of aquatic invasive species in Lake Chelan

Survey shows growth of aquatic invasive species in Lake Chelan

A recent aquatic invasive species survey at Lake Chelan shows that invasive aquatic plants are more widely distributed in the Wapato Basin and lower Lucerne Basin of the lake compared to survey results from eight years ago. The survey's full report is now available online.

Posted: June 29, 2022

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Keep It Blue campaign releases Lake Chelan water quality report

Keep It Blue campaign releases Lake Chelan water quality report

The Keep It Blue campaign, which is dedicated to the long-term protection of Lake Chelan’s water quality and supply, will release its first State of the Lake Report on Oct. 21.

Posted: October 18, 2021

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Natural Resources receives $656,000 for salmon recovery efforts

Natural Resources receives $656,000 for salmon recovery efforts

The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board awarded $21 million in grants across the state to aid in salmon recovery. Included in that allocation is nearly $814,000 to agencies in Chelan County, including more than $656,000 to Chelan County Natural Resources.

Posted: September 27, 2021

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Stemilt-Squilchuck Community Forest highlighted in national report

Stemilt-Squilchuck Community Forest highlighted in national report

The Stemilt-Squilchuck Community Forest, a project spearheaded by the Stemilt Partnership, has been highlighted as a success story in a national report on community forests and their benefits to the communities they serve.

Posted: July 13, 2021

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Feedback wanted! Chelan County Multi-Use Pathways Plan Survey

Feedback wanted! Chelan County Multi-Use Pathways Plan Survey

Feedback wanted! County launches online community survey and mapping tool to identify and prioritize multi-use pathway projects.

Posted: April 19, 2021

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Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 18
    Nov 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    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.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 12
    Nov 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    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.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 07
    Nov 2026
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Nov. 7, 2026

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-Off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Nov. 7

    Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 06
    Nov 2026
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    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.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 03
    Nov 2026
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Election Day

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

    Please see Ballot Drop Locations