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2014 & 2015 Fires2014 and 2015 brought the worst wildfire seasons Okanogan County residents and businesses have seen for generations. Massive wildfires tore through communities, consuming houses, barns, roads, livestock, grazing land—and in many cases people’s livelihoods.
The 256,108 acre Carlton Complex Fire started on July 14, by lightning from a weather system that moved through the Methow Valley. |
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NCWEDDThe North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) is a federally designated economic development district for the NCW region covering Okanogan, Douglas, and Chelan counties and the Colville Confederate Tribes. The NCWEDD is responsible for regional economic development strategy and planning and collaborates with various private and public agencies to accomplish this goal.
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THE PROJECT
In January 2016, after a public bidding process, the NCWEDD Board of Directors contracted with Community Attributes, Inc. of Seattle to contribute data gathering, community engagement and planning consulting services, and kick off the Okanogan Economic Recovery Plan (OERP).
In collaboration with affected communities, municipal staff, local chambers of commerce, long term recovery groups (LTRGs) and other stakeholders, the OERP project team developed an analysis that reflects local perspectives and identifies opportunities for economic recovery and resilience in response to the 2014-2015 wildfires.
In collaboration with affected communities, municipal staff, local chambers of commerce, long term recovery groups (LTRGs) and other stakeholders, the OERP project team developed an analysis that reflects local perspectives and identifies opportunities for economic recovery and resilience in response to the 2014-2015 wildfires.
THE TEAM
Project Team
North Central Washington Economic Development District, the OERP Steering Committee, and Community Attributes are working on the plan for economic recovery and redevelopment.
