03/31/2026
🔥 Prescribed Fire Operations Planned at Bear Mountain
You may have seen recent updates from the U.S. Forest Service about upcoming prescribed fire work in our region. As part of this effort, partners from The Nature Conservancy and the Forest Service plan to continue prescribed fire operations at Bear Mountain, including areas of both agency and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust land.
đź“… When: Beginning Tuesday, March 31
📍 Where: Chelan Coulees (Bear Mountain) area south of Lake Chelan
Burning may last just a few days—depending on weather conditions.
🌲 Prescribed fire is an important tool used to:
• Reduce wildfire risk
• Restore healthier forests and shrub-steppe habitats
• Support resilient landscapes
You may notice visible smoke from Chelan, especially on active burning days. Fire crews carefully plan these operations to ensure they occur under safe weather and fuel conditions.
Thank you for helping us spread the word about this important work to care for the lands we all love.