The City of Leavenworth and Chelan County Natural Resources along with many other stakeholders have been collaborating to develop better river recreation management strategies for the Icicle and Wenatchee rivers. They have developed a draft management plan intended to achieve a sustainable future river recreation system. Read the plan here.…
The City of Leavenworth is situated at the confluence of the Icicle and Wenatchee Rivers. It also is heavily reliant on tourism to support both local businesses and city government. The high concentration of tourists especially during the summer months is putting a strain on our natural resources. This includes…
The Chelan Butte is the iconic backdrop to the city of Chelan at the south end of the beautiful Lake Chelan Valley. While the lower portion of the Butte has been somewhat developed with residential and tourist housing, and more such development is expected in the coming years, the middle…