From small beginnings, the Methow Valley Citizens Council (MVCC) has persevered and grown for half a century in a changing landscape, effectively adapting to the most challenging issues of the day. Here’s a look back at the organization’s long history, and how it evolved into the vital organization it is today. Beginnings As early as […]
Planning update for the upper Methow Valley unveiled for review
Mazama Advisory Committee presents draft document About two dozen people gathered at the Mazama Community Club on Sept. 15 to discuss the future of land use in the upper Methow Valley. The Mazama Advisory Committee (MAC) presented a draft Community Comprehensive Plan Update for the area known as Sub-Unit A for public review and comment. […]
Methow Headwaters watershed will be considered for special protection
Ecology to review Outstanding Resource Water designation Washington’s state Department of Ecology (Ecology) announced on Aug. 12 that the agency has initiated rulemaking to consider designating rivers and streams in a portion of the Methow watershed termed the “Methow Headwaters” as outstanding resource waters. “An outstanding resource water designation is the highest water quality protection […]
Methow Headwaters nominated for special protections designation
‘Outstanding Water Resource’ application is first step in process Rivers and streams in a portion of the Methow watershed termed the “Methow Headwaters” were nominated for Outstanding Resource Water designation earlier this year. The nomination was submitted by the Protect Washington’s Waters Coalition (Coalition), which includes the Methow Valley Citizens Council (MVCC) and seven other […]
Karate instructor Kraig Mott stresses physical and spiritual health
Kraig Mott, who has studied and practiced karate for more than 30 years, is now offering classes in Okinawan Karate at the Methow Valley Community Center. As a teenager, Mott was drawn to martial arts practice after watching kung fu movies and “Batman” episodes on TV. He soon learned that karate is a demanding discipline […]
Energy credits benefit low-, moderate-income residents
Program aims to offset rising energy costs Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) is paying off for the state’s low- to moderate-income residents with a program that offers a $200 credit on power bills to qualifying households. Members of the Okanogan County Electric Coop (OCEC) and customers of Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County […]
State, federal agencies collaborate on regional prescribed fire plans
Aim is to increase public safety and smoke readiness Federal and state agencies in Washington and Oregon are collaborating on two pilot projects intended to reduce the impacts of wildfire by increasing prescribed burning while minimizing the public health impacts of smoke exposure. The initiative is meant to address the “escalating wildfire crisis” in the […]
Methow Ranger District seeks comments on two proposed trail projects
Revised Cub Creek Trailhead, new Devin’s Trail are in the works The Methow Valley Ranger District is inviting comments on a proposed trail project with two components: one in the Rendezvous area and the other at the base of Sandy Butte near Timberline Meadows. The district proposes to “construct a new year-round Cub Creek Trailhead, […]
Finding the right Methow Valley summer camp
Registration is now underway for variety of popular programs Summer camps are in high demand in the Methow Valley, and, true to form, local organizations and wisdom keepers have stepped up with a host of options. Camp gives young people a change of pace and a chance to experience new activities or refine their skills […]
USFS proposes repairs, improvements to Chickadee trails
Seeks comments on area damaged by Cedar Creek Fire The Methow Valley Ranger District is inviting comments on a proposed trail repair and construction project in the vicinity of Thompson Ridge Road and the Chickadee Trailhead. District Ranger Chris Furr explained the project and comment opportunity in a March 12 letter to stakeholders. The Chickadee […]
