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
See our 2025 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 fourth Wednesday of the month, except for July and August.
Please read the newsletter for meeting details.
The public is always welcome!
See links below for the agenda or meeting minutes.
Next MWC Events
November 3rd
First Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.
with the
Methow Conservancy
and the Methow Watershed Council
November 17th @ 5:30 p.m.
All About Water
in the upper valley
Mazama Community Club
More information about meeting topics and other information is published in the monthly e-news.
Latest News
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Drought Preparedness Planning Meeting: Wednesday July 15 at Twisp Grange, 6:00PM. Come Learn about the Drought Planning Project progress and contribute your ideas! READ MORE HERE.
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Statewide Drought Declared April 8, 2026
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TAKE THE SURVEY!
LOCAL DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS PLANNING
More information and meeting notes
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JOIN THE COUNCIL! Methow Watershed Council Position 5, Lower Valley is open. Learn More here. Submit letters of interest
Get Involved
We want to hear your thoughts on Methow Valley water issues.
Questions for our local WaterMaster? Email Okanogan/Chelan WaterMaster
Interested in water banking locally? Share your thoughts through this survey.
If you work with water, we'd like to hear from you! Email us a note