Natural Resources

Watershed Plan - Lake Chelan

Watershed Plan - Lake Chelan

Chelan County has been working for many years with the stakeholders and communities along the shores of Lake Chelan on water quality issues, water resources and water rights, long term water quality monitoring and watershed planning efforts. From 1991 to 2007, water quality planning activities were conducted by the Lake Chelan Water Quality Committee (LCWQC). In 2007, the Lake Chelan Watershed Planning Unit (LCWPU) was formed, largely by members of the LCWQC, and has been meeting quarterly since then to continue the objectives and activities of the LCWQC. In 2012, the LCWPU adopted the Lake Chelan Watershed Plan prepared under the Watershed Planning Act and the associated Detailed Implementation Plan. The 2012 plan focused on water supply, fish habitat improvement, and water quality issues. Since that time, the LCWPU has been working on implementing recommendations under the 2012 plan and guiding restoration efforts within the watershed.

In 2025, the County embarked on expanding the LCWPU with the intent to better reflect the diversity of interests in the Lake Chelan watershed and update the watershed plan to represent those interests and address current and emerging issues. This resulted in the establishment of the Lake Chelan Collaborative (LCC).

The LCC will work to identify key data gaps and prioritize issues within the Lake Chelan watershed and make recommendations on how to best address them. This effort will culminate in a Lake Chelan Watershed Restoration Plan and Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan.

The LCC holds quarterly hybrid virtual/in person meetings. Meetings are open to the Public. For meeting information and agendas please contact Elle Robinson via email at Elle.Robinson@co.chelan.wa.us.

 

Upcoming Meetings and Information

December 3, 2025

Time: 1 PM to 4 PM

Location: Chelan Fire and Rescue meeting room (upstairs) - 232 E Wapato Ave, Chelan, WA and online (email Elle.Robinson@co.chelan.wa.us for Zoom info)

 

Previous Meeting Information and Materials

2025

September 10, 2025

Agenda
Meeting Summary
Presentation Slides
Draft Operating Procedures

 

 

Links:

Lake Chelan Water Resources and Water Rights

Lake Chelan Water Quality 

Lake Chelan AIS Assessment

Lake Chelan Now

Lake Chelan Recreation Development Foundation

Keep It Blue: Lake Chelan

 

 

 

Posted: 08/11/2015 07:20 AM
Last Updated: 11/12/2025 03:10 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 06
    Dec 2025
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Monthly Drop-Off Saturday - Dec. 6, 2025

    Posted by: Solid Waste Management

    Drop-off Saturday at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility is Dec. 6.

    Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility
  • 25
    Nov 2025
    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
  • 25
    Nov 2025
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM

    Public Meeting: Certify Election

    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
  • 19
    Nov 2025
    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
  • 18
    Nov 2025
    06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

    Commissioner Hawkins to speak at Manson Community Council

    Posted by: Board Of County Commissioners

    Join Chelan County Commissioner Brad Hawkins at the Nov. 18 Manson Community Council meeting! Meeting is 6 p.m. at the Manson Grange, 157 E. Wapato Way.

    Manson Grange