The RC3 Board of Directors met with the consultants the County of Chelan retained to oversee a study of the impacts, positive and negative, of tourism in the County. The Board acknowledged the benefits tourism affords for local residents, including a broader range of amenities (restaurants, shops, music, and entertainment)…
One of the key indicators that we are over the tipping point of sustainable tourism in the Leavenworth area is the overuse of the Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. There have been two recent articles in the news describing the impacts of too many visitors. The Chelan County Board…
What is Sustainable Tourism? The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) defines sustainable tourism, as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities”. Like many communities across the country, Chelan County struggles to…