| Intermountain AmeriCorps: North Central Washington |
Greetings from North Central Washington! |
Wenatchee/East Wenatchee - Leavenworth - Entiat
Intermountain AmeriCorps covers approximately 13,000 square miles of Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan and Grant counties in beautiful North Central Washington State. We are nestled in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, giving us close to 300 sunny days a year. Our area only gets about 8”-12” of annual precipitation. Summer days are typically in the 80-90 degree range with minimal to no humidity do to the limited precipitation. Nights cool to an amazing 50-65 degrees. We get a range of seasons and even in May you still get to see snow up on the mountains but get the comfort of 60-degree weather! We are in the middle of the state, about three hours East of Seattle and three hours West of Spokane. The most urban area is the Wenatchee Valley with a population of just over 50,000. Many of the sites where our members serve are scattered rural communities. At least 50% of our members serve in the city of Wenatchee and the others are dispersed in the many rural communities surrounding the Wenatchee Valley. Our members come out to serve our communities and work hard during the year, so we are always happy to see our members exploring all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer during their free time. It is a great place to live and we hope to give you that chance to see for yourself! Washington State Information |
WASHINGTON STATE Area: 71,303 sq. miles (Land – 66,582 sq. miles / Water – 4,721 sq. miles) Bordering States: Idaho, Oregon, and the country of Canada Highest Point: Mt. Rainier at 14,410 ft. Length/Width: 360 miles / 240 miles Coastline: 157 miles Shoreline (includes islands): 3,206 miles Mean Elevation: 1,700 ft. Geographic Center: 10 miles WSW of Wenatchee |
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Washington Tourism LOCAL NEWSPAPERS Seattle Times |
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Approximate Population: 37,000 Elevation: 780 ft County: Chelan / Douglas Land Area: 15 square miles Figures: |
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Check out this link for more statistics on WENATCHEE VALLEY: Data and Statistics for the Wenatchee Valley Factoid: Located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, Wenatchee stretches for miles beneath a line of spectacular mountain ridges. From some points, a cluster of peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen just above the ridges reminding you that you are just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Wenatchee National Forest. There are multiple recreation opportunities in the Greater Wenatchee Area…year round. River rafting, wake sports, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, climbing, snowshoeing, fishing…and much more! |
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More links to check out about WENATCHEE VALLEY: Wenatchee School District http://home.wsd.wednet.edu/ |
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Approximate Population: 2,077 Elevation: 1180 feet County: Chelan County Land Area: 1.2 square miles Figures: White (90.5%), Hispanic (6.2%), Other race (3.0%), American Indian (2.3%), Two or more races (1.4%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) |
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Check out this link for more statistics on LEAVENWORTH: Data and Stats for Leavenworth, WA Factoid: Leavenworth is an alpine Bavarian village…or is it? Read more on the story of how Leavenworth came to be a Bavarian village due to the days of dying timber and rail industry. When you enter Leavenworth you enter a whole new country…no joke! Leavenworth can truly be deemed a little, mountain town. Check out the Leavenworth website for more information! |
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More links to check out about LEAVENWORTH: Leavenworth http://www.leavenworth.org/ |
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Approximate Population: 1,000 Elevation: 800 feet County: Chelan County Land Area: 1.4 square miles Figures: White (74.4%), Hispanic (22.6%), American Indian (2.1%), Two or More Races (1.8%), Other (17%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) |
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Check out this link for more statistics on ENTIAT: Data and Stats for Entiat, WA Factoid: Entiat is considered the “Gateway to Recreation”. The rural community is situated between Chelan and Wenatchee and has a beautiful road that winds up into the Wenatchee National Forest. The town of Entiat has actually had three town sites in its history. Rising waters, railroads, fires…Check out the chamber website for more information. |
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More links about ENTIAT: Entiat Schools http://www.entiatschools.org/ |
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Approximate Population: 3,533 Elevation: 1130 feet County: Chelan County Land Area: 3.8 square miles Figures: White (81.3%), Hispanic (14.5%), Other race (9.2%), Two or more races (2.8%), American Indian (2.5%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) |
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Check out this link for more statistics on CHELAN: Data and Stats on Chelan, WA Factoid: At 1,486 feet, Lake Chelan is the third deepest lake in the nation, extending nearly 400 feet below sea level and it also stretches 50.5-miles. It is considered one of the most pristine waters in the United States. Chelan is also a resort town and during the summer months, population doubles with the influx of tourists and summer homeowners. |
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More links about CHELAN: City of Chelan http://www.cityofchelan.com/ |
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Approximate Population: 2,169 Elevation: 820 feet County: Okanogan Land Area: 1.2 square miles Figures: Hispanic (59.5%), Other race (38.8%), White (37.2%), Two or more races (3.4%), American Indian (3.2%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races |
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Check out this link for more statistics on BREWSTER: Data and Stats for Brewster, WA Factoid: The economy of Brewster rests with the fruit industry. There are 5 warehouses that pack several million boxes of fruit annually. The warehouses are supported by thousands of acres of orchards in the surrounding countryside. Every season of the year offers unique recreational opportunities. There are 5 museums in Okanogan County. The Okanogan Interpretive Center near Brewster represents the site of the first inland fur trading post in the state. |
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More links to check out about BREWSTER: City of Brewster http://www.ci.brewster.wa.us/ |
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Approximate Population: 2,060 Elevation: 829 feet County: Douglas Land Area: 1.0 square mile Figures: Hispanic (64.8%), White (32.7%), Other race (30.7%), Two or more races (6.0%), American Indian (2.7%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) |
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Check out this link for more statistics on BRIDGEPORT: Data and Stats for Bridgeport, WA Factoid: In 1949 construction began on Chief Joseph Dam, one mile east of Bridgeport. Today, Chief Joseph Dam, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is the second largest hydropower producer in the United States, generating in excess of $200 million in power annually, or enough to supply the electrical needs of more than 1.5 million people. |
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More links to check out about BRIDGEPORT: Bridgeport Community Page http://www.bridgeportwashington.com/ |
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Approximate Population: 4,695 Elevation: 837 feet County: Okanogan County Land Area: 2.9 square miles Figures: White (67.7%), American Indian (17.8%), Hispanic (13.0%), Other race (10%), Two or more races (4.0%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) |
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Check out this link for more statistics on OMAK: Data and Stats for Omak, WA Factoid: The World Famous Omak Stampede and Suicide Race is an annual tradition for the residents of Omak. Once a year, you enjoy not only the Rodeo & Suicide Race, but also the Indian Dancing, Carnival, Vendors, Parades and Art Shows. |
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More links to check out about OMAK: Omak School District http://www.omaksd.wednet.edu/ |
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Approximate Population: 916 Elevation: 1640 feet County: Grant Land Area: 1.1 square miles Figures: White (79.8%), Hispanic (4.9%), American Indian (13%), Two or More Races (1%), African American (1.1%), Other Asian (0.8%), Korean (0.6%) |
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Check out this link for more statistics on GRAND COULEE: Data and Stats for Grand Coulee Factoid: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt authorized $60 million to get the Grand Coulee dam project started which eventually would bring electricity to 11 western states and irrigation to over 500,000 acres of farmland in the Columbia Basin. The Grand Coulee Dam stands as a monumental achievement of the determination, success and risks of the thousands who contributed to the creation of this giant. It is the third largest producer of electricity in the world! |
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More links to check out about GRAND COULEE: Grand Coulee School District http://www.gcdsd.org/ |
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If you are interested in applying for our program, here are a few geographical considerations and factors to take a look at:
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