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Join us April 23 to talk about boat inspection program at Lake Chelan

Lake Chelan, the namesake of Chelan County and a treasure of Washington state, holds great cultural, environmental and economic value. As pristine as Lake Chelan appears, it is susceptible to aquatic invasive species (AIS) brought in by watercraft from other water bodies.

To prevent new biological invasions, Chelan County has spearheaded a voluntary inspection program since 2023 that is designed to detect and prevent AIS on boats in the Lake Chelan watershed. Currently, the Lake Chelan Collaborative, a Chelan County Natural Resources-sponsored technical working group, is also undertaking a feasibility study for a mandatory aquatic invasive species inspection program intended to prevent future AIS introductions.

Come learn more about these watercraft inspection programs, aquatic invasive species and Lake Chelan at a community night that will be packed with information and information gathering.

The meeting is 6 to 8 p.m. on April 23 at the Chelan Fire & Rescue, 232 E. Wapato Way, in the upstairs meeting room. The agenda:

  • 6 p.m.: Introductions
  • 6:10 to 6:30 p.m.: Introduction to AIS in the Lake Chelan Watershed
  • 6:30 to 7 p.m.: Chelan County Natural Resources AIS Inspection Efforts
  • 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Proposed Mandatory AIS Inspection Program
  • 7:30 to 8 p.m.: Questions and Discussion

Last Updated: 04/13/2026 01:27 PM

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