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Board approves letter of support for local beaver restoration project
Summary
The county commissioners approved a motion to sign a letter of support for a beaver habitat restoration project in the Okanogan and Methow watersheds to address water‑quantity and quality issues.
The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize the chair to sign a county letter of support for a local beaver restoration project proposed for the Okanogan and Methow watersheds. Commissioners heard that the project aims to address water quantity and quality issues in several tributaries by supporting beaver-related restoration techniques that can restore natural water storage and habitat. A motion to sign the support letter was seconded and adopted by the board; staff said the letter is time‑sensitive and will be sent to project organizers. Commissioners asked staff to coordinate with project lead Matt Marsh (who had requested the letter) to review the final text prior to signature so the board’s letter reflects county priorities. Staff noted they would prepare a county-drafted letter for the chair to sign and circulate a copy to commissioners before mailing. Ending: The board’s approval was procedural; commissioners requested the final letter draft be shared with the project lead and with the board prior to distribution.
