Who We Are
Rooted in a series of conservation efforts by some of its members over the past three decades, Chelan Basin Conservancy (CBC) was formed in 2011 to be a permanent organization dedicated to protecting the splendid beauty of Lake Chelan. We are a committed grassroots group with the mission of promoting conservation and public access to Lake Chelan.
Meet our Board
Brian Patterson, Ph.D.
CBC President
Lisa Garvich
CBC Vice President
Lisa joined the board to learn more about key conservation and development issues facing the Chelan Basin, and what she can do to help. Lisa retired from a 20 year career in the Fire Service where she had opportunities to establish and manage a number of fire and life safety programs. During her career she was afforded the opportunity work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to increase awareness and engage others to take personal responsibility for protecting the things they value. Lisa feels this is equally true when it comes to protecting our environment and she sees her role with CBC as a way to help others become more engaged, understand what’s at risk and work together to preserve it.
Lisa moved to Chelan with her husband in 2010 and together they operated a small bed and breakfast before deciding to really retire. With more time to spare she enjoys time with kids’ grandkids, volunteering and making art and music.
Debra Patterson
CBC Secretary
Tony Crosetto
CBC Treasurer
Tony joined the CBC Board as Treasurer in November, 2021. Tony was raised in the Puget Sound region, and his family heritage is in Central Washington and the Teanaway Valley. He recently worked with the Washington Water Trust to restore in-stream flows in the Teanaway River, and worked with the Trust for Public Lands to preserve his family farm in the Teanaway Valley as open space for public use and enjoyment.
Professionally, Tony spent 40 years working at Boeing, primarily in Quality Assurance senior management before retiring in 2017. In retirement here in Chelan, he has worked at KOZI radio, and of course volunteers with CBC. He studied Electronics Technology and Electrical Engineering at the University of Alaska – Fairbanks, and at the University Of Washington. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from City University. Tony and his wife Sharon moved full-time to the Lake Chelan area in 2021, where they (along with their cat, Carl) have built their retirement home. He looks forward to supporting the goals & objectives of CBC, and preserving the natural beauty of this valley we all enjoy so much.
Mike Cochran
CBC Board Member
Mike joined the CBC Board as he is passionate about preserving the beauty and future of the Lake Chelan Valley and seeks to work collaboratively with the community on ways to maintain an appropriate balance between conservation and growth. Mike has been coming to the Lake Chelan Valley for over 45 years and has been a full-time resident since 2016.
Professionally, Mike worked as an HR/Benefits executive for several NW organizations for over 30 years and now wants to apply his skills as a member of the CBC Board.
Mike has considerable volunteer experience working on several boards, including those of two other local nonprofit organizations, and enjoyed coaching youth sports for 10+ years. In his spare time, Mike can be found hiking and backpacking the many trails in this beautiful area we call home, and is also an avid cyclist, golfer, and pickleballer.
““Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Chelan Basin Conservancy at the 2022 Chelan Earthday Fair
Brian Patterson from CBC and Phil Long from Lake Chelan Research Institute Interviewed at the 2022 Chelan Earthday Fair.

CBC Board memebers at the 2022 Chelan Earth Day Fair.
Left to right: Lisa Garvich, Tony Crosetto, Mary Bider & Brian Patterson
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Chelan Basin Conservancy
PO Box 1073
Chelan WA 98816
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