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2025 Press Releases

Campfire restrictions go into effect on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Release Date: June 11th, 2025
Wenatchee, WA (June 10, 2025) - Effective June 13, campfires will be allowed only in designated, developed recreation sites and some designated…

Seasonal closure of the Gold Creek Valley area goes into effect June 11

Release Date: June 10th, 2025
CLE ELUM, WA (June 10, 2025) –A seasonal summer closure for Gold Creek Valley Restoration Project area, located east of Snoqualmie Pass, WA on the…

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to move to primarily cashless collections Memorial Day weekend

Release Date: May 19th, 2025
Wenatchee, WA, May 19, 2025 — Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be transitioning to primarily cashless…

Public Comments Requested on Proposed Cle Elum River Restoration Project

Release Date: May 16th, 2025
The Okanogan-National Forest, working in partnership with Yakama Nation Fisheries Program, are seeking public input on a proposed aquatic restoration…
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