(emailed on July 17, 2022) First, we would like to thank you for signing our petition! We now have nearly 1,800 signers. Being able to demonstrate to potential partners that this effort is something the public sees as a high priority has been extremely helpful....
Chelan Basin Conservancy is actively involved in advocating for more public access to Lake Chelan. Our current projects include supporting moves to provide small street end pocket parks for all to enjoy the lake, as we also continue to look for additional ways to...
The Chelan Butte is the iconic, undeveloped backdrop to the City of Chelan and surrounding areas. It is a geological feature that distinguishes Chelan from all other small towns in central Washington. A 900-acre portion right in the middle of the Chelan Butte belongs...
Lake Chelan is Washington’s largest natural lake, and its watershed is an important tributary to the Columbia River. The lake is divided into two distinct basins – the upper Lucerne Basin with a maximum depth of 1,486 feet and the lower Wapato Basin with a maximum...
Hello CBC Members, I wanted to update everyone on a few things. First, during our very successful 2022 Chelan Earth Day Fair outing, we offered two raffles: Overnight Stay at Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth – This raffle was open to anyone at $10 per ticket. The...
In the first half of the 20th century, lead arsenate was commonly used as a pesticide in apple and pear orchards throughout the U.S., including in the Lake Chelan Valley. In the 70 years since, the resultant lead and arsenic contamination in the surface soils of these...
Hello CBC Members, Just a quick update on local happenings that may be of interest. CBC will have a booth at the Chelan Earth Day Fair in Riverwalk Park on Saturday April 16th from 10AM to 4PM. Please stop by if you get a chance to say hi and see what we have going...
Hello Chelan Basin Conservancy Supporters and Affiliated Parties, I just wanted to present some timely information concerning one of CBC’s more recent focus areas; namely, the push to get the City of Chelan and Chelan County to require residential developments...
Hello CBC Supporters, First and foremost, I wanted to thank you again for your support of CBC in 2022. Without you, we would not be able to function. Next, I just wanted to update you on a couple of things. First, CBC will be providing a 15-minute presentation to the...
