Welcome to the Methow Watershed Council
Our Mission
The Methow Watershed Council actively assists in managing water supplies for a sustainable balance between human and ecological needs. The Council endorses the development of voluntary strategies for optimizing water use and provides ongoing community outreach and education on valley-specific water issues.
Our Priorities
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Water for our Rivers: Sufficient instream flow to restore and sustain aquatic species
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Water for our Farms: To ensure sustainable agriculture
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Water for People: Sufficient water supplies for vibrant towns and thoughtful rural development
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See our 2023 Work Plan HERE
Our Watershed
The Methow River Basin (WRIA 48) is located in Okanogan County in north central Washington. The Methow River occupies a deep valley draining the eastern slope of the north Cascade Mountains.Tributaries to the Methow River include Lost, Chewuch, and Twisp Rivers, Early Winters Creek and numerous smaller streams.
Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month. Meetings are held remotely at this time.
Please read your newsletter for meeting details.
The public is always welcome!
See links below for the agenda or meeting minutes.
Meetings
NEXT MWC MEETING
Thurs. April 18, 2024
Meeting: Location ZOOM for Public, 5:00PM
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FIND MEETING LINKS IN AGENDA. Agenda posts about
four days before the meeting..
More information about meeting topics and other relevant information is published in the monthly e-news.
Latest News
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Statewide Drought Declared 4/16/24 Read more here. Funding opening for certain entities.
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Positions open on MWC! Position One (Upper Methow) is currently open until filled. Please email your letter of interest or request more info. Current deadline to be considered at April 18 MWC mtg: Wednesday April 17 at noon.​
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​Go to our OUTREACH PAGE links to our recent water education presentation videos.
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Questions for our local WaterMaster? Email Okanogan/Chelan WaterMaster, Nigel Kingsbury
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