Rural Domestic & Municipal

 

Okanogan County spans over 5,300 square miles, making it the largest county by area in the state. We share a love of a rural lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty, open spaces, thriving fish and wildlife populations, abundant recreational opportunities and nourished by clean air, clean water and a healthy environment.

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Okanogan County recognizes that wise stewardship of natural resources is fundamental to our rural economy.

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The County’s vision for the OCWB is driven by the following guiding principles:

• Sustaining agriculture, forestry, tourism and commerce that provide a wide range of family-supporting employment opportunities.

• Honoring and supporting the many traditional uses and lifestyles while accommodating orderly development.

• Wise and efficient use of water, to protect senior water rights and ecosystems and allow for sustainable development.​

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The County intends to offer mitigation for permanent year-round uses within the Methow and Okanogan Basin. The County is in the process of establishing procedures and acquiring water rights for their side of the bank. Additional information will be added to this web page as the program develops. If you are interested in purchasing water, please fill out our survey to keep informed of future water availability.

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Interested in Mitigation?

Click below and fill out Intake Form

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