by Richard Uhlhorn
Do you recreate in Chelan County. The county encompasses a large area taking in U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Natural Resources, North Cascades National Park and Recreation area, and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife lands.
Chelan County is currently in the process of updating its Recreation Element of its Comprehensive Plan. This is done every seven years to ensure eligibility for grant funding opportunities.
The Public Engagement process is almost complete. The County held two public meetings; one in Chelan and another in Wenatchee to gather in-person input. They are also encouraging residents and others to fill out an on-line survey to gather further input from the community regarding recreational potential and opportunities.
The link below is for the survey and is open until Friday, February 16 for community input. It only takes several minutes to complete and will help guide the County in its recreational decisions for the next seven years.
Link to 2024 Chelan County Comprehensive Plan Recreation Element Update Survey
Take a moment and let your voice be heard in this important endeavor. Recreationists spend $650 million dollars each year to come and play in the County whether it be just visiting one of the many parks, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, backpacking or paragliding. Chelan County offers many opportunities.
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