Agency identifies sites that could close or see service reductions without restored funding The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced tentative reductions to recreation access across the state… More

Proposed reductions would hobble DNR’s environmental justice programs and potentially lead to the closure of more than ten recreation sites across the state Today, Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove commended the State House and Senate budget committees for proposing… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Sammamish on Thursday to gather input from… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Dayton on Tuesday to gather input from… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend     The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Goldendale on Wednesday to gather input… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Winthrop on Thursday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials,… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend     The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Wenatchee on Wednesday to gather input… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Roslyn today to gather input from community… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Yakima on Thursday to gather input from… More

Contractors interested in working with private landowners can meet DNR service foresters and learn how projects may be eligible for cost-share funding Southeast Region staff from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are holding two free workshops next month for… More

Sessions in Colville, Auburn, and Vancouver will enable forest landowners to get answers from experts and learn about available resources The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington State University Extension (WSU) are hosting three Forest Owner… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Sedro-Woolley on Wednesday to gather input… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Aberdeen on Thursday to gather input from… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Port Angeles today to gather input from… More

The ongoing project will increase accessibility of the trail system for different user groups.  The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in the process of completing the final inspection with King County… More

The Western Washington Forest Health Strategic Plan sets goals for forest and watershed health, rural economies, and equitable access to forest benefits   The Washington State Department of Natural Resources today published the first ever Western… More

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend     The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting public listening sessions to gather input from community members, local… More

The effort is part of the agency’s continued commitment to equip communities in high-risk areas with critical suppression resources  The Department of Natural Resources will be transferring 25 surplus wildland fire engines at no cost to fire districts in wildfire-prone… More

Preventing and responding to wildfires is a basic, core responsibility of government The No. 1 priority for DNR and Commissioner Upthegrove during the 2026 Legislative session is working with legislators to restore the $60 million cut from the Wildfire Response, Forest… More

Unanimous Approval Expands Endangered Species Habitat Protections in Snohomish County Conservation Area The Washington Board of Natural Resources has unanimously conserved 1,049 acres of old-growth forests, endangered species habitat, and rare plant species in Snohomish County… More