Chelan County Secures $130K Grant for Lake Chelan Debris Assessment

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  Chelan County Natural Resources has secured a $130,000 grant from the Washington Emergency Management Division“The $130,000 grant from the Washington Emergency Management Division will fund the Lake Chelan Woody Debris Waterway Assessment.”
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  The grant is to begin a comprehensive assessment of woody debris on Lake Chelan“Back County secures grant to begin assessment of woody debris at Lake Chelan Chelan County Natural Resources has secured a grant that will be used to complete a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing woody debris problem on Lake Chelan.”
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  The assessment is scheduled for completion by year-end 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The assessment will identify immediate and long-term solutions to debris issues“The assessment, which will be completed by end of year, will be used to determine immediate and long-term solutions to the woody debris problem on Lake Chelan, a lake that shares boundaries with multiple private and public entities and is regulated by numerous agencies.”
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  Debris issues are exacerbated by a December 2025 storm“While floating woody debris has long been an issue on Lake Chelan, the problem was exacerbated this year following a December 2025 winter storm that caused significant flooding and landslides in the Lake Chelan watershed. The storm mobilized substantial woody debris into the lake’s tributaries and the lake itself.”
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  Debris issues are exacerbated by the 2024 Pioneer Fire“The 2025 storm event followed the devastating 2024 Pioneer Fire, where more than 38,000 acres burned along the lake’s north shore and around Stehekin.”
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  The grant will fund the Lake Chelan Woody Debris Waterway Assessment“The $130,000 grant from the Washington Emergency Management Division will fund the Lake Chelan Woody Debris Waterway Assessment.”
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  The Lake Chelan Woody Debris Waterway Assessment aims to map debris locations“Map the current wood supply and identify likely wood movement patterns through the lake system.”
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  The Lake Chelan Woody Debris Waterway Assessment aims to identify movement patterns“Map the current wood supply and identify likely wood movement patterns through the lake system.”
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  The Lake Chelan Woody Debris Waterway Assessment aims to assess impacts on recreation and private property“Identify the impacts on private and recreational activities on the lake.”
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  The Lake Chelan Collaborative (LCC) will complete the assessment“The assessment will be completed by the Lake Chelan Collaborative (LCC), a multi-stakeholder forum facilitated by Natural Resources.”
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  The Lake Chelan Collaborative (LCC) is a multi-agency group“The assessment will be completed by the Lake Chelan Collaborative (LCC), a multi-stakeholder forum facilitated by Natural Resources. LCC includes the many agencies with ownership and jurisdiction in Lake Chelan.”
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  The Lake Chelan Collaborative (LCC) includes the U. S. Forest Service“The assessment will be completed by the Lake Chelan Collaborative (LCC), a multi-stakeholder forum facilitated by Natural Resources. LCC includes the many agencies with ownership and jurisdiction in Lake Chelan.”
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  The Lake Chelan Collaborative (LCC) includes local governments“LCC includes the many agencies with ownership and jurisdiction in Lake Chelan.”
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  A draft could be available for public comment as early as March 2027“A draft of the assessment could be available for public comment as early as March 2027 and finalized by June 2027.”
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  Final results of the assessment will be available by June 2027“A draft of the assessment could be available for public comment as early as March 2027 and finalized by June 2027.”
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  Implementation of recommendations will require future funding from multiple agencies“The implementation of any recommendations from the assessment will require future funding from various governmental partners.”