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Department of Natural Resources Transaction Recognized as Timberland Deal of the Year
Industry publication “The Land Report” celebrates DNR’s commitment to conservation in a recent article
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to announce that it has received The Land Report's "Timberland Deal of the Year" award for its... More...
Date: July 3, 2024
DNR to Ban Dispersed Campfires on State Lands in Southeast Region Beginning Friday
Upcoming hot, dry summer weather and recent wildfire activity are increasing danger and prompting the decision
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is banning dispersed campfires on lands it manages throughout its Southeast Region starting 12:... More...
Date: June 20, 2024
Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Trust Land Exchange in Jefferson County
The exchange aims to consolidate trust lands for more efficient management while supporting fish and wildlife habitat
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources will hold a presentation and public hearing about a proposed exchange of state trust lands on... More...
Date: June 12, 2024
Department of Natural Resources Seeks Public Comment on Expansion of Dabob Bay Natural Area
A public meeting will be held June 17 with written public comments accepted until June 28
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the proposed expansion of the Dabob Bay Natural Area in Jefferson County.
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Date: June 6, 2024
Landowners Have Until June 30 to Apply for DNR Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program
The statewide program reimburses landowners who sell or donate land or timber for permanent conservation, helping protect endangered species.
Landowners interested in selling or donating portions of their property to help protect threatened or endangered... More...
Date: May 30, 2024
Board Approves Naming Proposal Honoring Okanogan County Newspaper Columnis
North Cascades creek will be named after “Exploring the Okanogan” writer Elizabeth Widel
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources has approved a recommendation by the Committee on Geographic Names to name a previously unnamed creek after an Okanogan County... More...
Date: May 14, 2024
Federal Funding Secured to Protect 9,700 Acres Adjacent to the Teanaway Community Forest
Acquisition of lands north of Cle Elum, Roslyn, and Ronald would protect landscape from conversion and ensure public benefits from working forestlands for generations to come
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) were... More...
Date: May 13, 2024
Tree Mortality Attributed to Douglas-fir Engraver Reaches 55-Year High in Annual Forest Health Highlights
Annual DNR and Forest Service report also includes first pine mortality attributed to California Fivespined Ips beetle in western Washington
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources released its annual Forest Health Highlights report on Wednesday... More...
Date: May 9, 2024
Safety Concerns Prompt DNR to Close Target Shooting at Whatcom County Sites
Bullets near residential neighborhoods, illegal dumping and timber theft prompt target shooting closures at Van Zandt Dike and Middle Fork System
Due to ongoing public safety concerns, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will close the Van Zandt... More...
Date: April 19, 2024
Walla Walla County Gets Prepared with Wildfire Ready Neighbors Launch
New initiative connects residents with free resources, experts, and tools to get property ready for wildfire season.
With fire season fast approaching, representatives from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Walla Walla County Fire District... More...
Date: April 17, 2024
DNR Joins Partner Agencies To Collaborate on Prescribed Fire, Smoke Management
Federal And State Agencies and Departments are Coming Together to Address Wildfire Crisis in the Pacific Northwest
The Department of Natural Resources has joined state and federal partner agencies and departments across Oregon and Washington in an... More...
Date: April 5, 2024
Board of Natural Resources Approves Expansion of Devils Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area
The Trust Land Transfer will add 443 acres of wildlife habitat, forested shoreline, and rare forest plant community to the existing NRCA in Jefferson County
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved a 443-acre expansion of the Devils Lake Natural... More...
Date: April 2, 2024
Board of Natural Resources Approves 4 Central Washington Land Transfers
The Land Bank exchanges will create new revenue streams for the Common School Trust while transferring lower-performing properties to the Land Bank
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved a slate of land transactions that will allow the Department... More...
Date: April 2, 2024
DNR to Hold Public Auction of Property in Klickitat County
Sale Funds to be Used to Improve State Trust Revenue
The Washington Department of Natural Resources is preparing to hold an oral public auction to sell an undeveloped 10.34-acre property in Klickitat County. In February, the Cliffside Estates Lot 3 Property was... More...
Date: April 1, 2024
DNR to Conduct Mock Fire Exercises in Capitol State Forest
Agency helicopters, firefighters and equipment will be deployed Wednesday in a simulated training for aviation and ground crews
In preparation for wildfire season, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting two mock fire exercises... More...
Date: March 25, 2024
DNR Planning Prescribed Burns on up to 2,580 Acres of State Trust Lands
The agency continues ramping up prescribed fire operations after program relaunched in 2022
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources released a list on Monday of eight prescribed burns the agency intends to execute this spring on state trust lands in... More...
Date: March 25, 2024
Wildfire Ready Neighbors Program Expands to Spokane Valley
The free program connects neighbors with resources for wildfire season, including local experts and custom home-hardening plans.
On Tuesday, March 19, representatives from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources joined Spokane Valley Fire and Spokane... More...
Date: March 19, 2024
DNR Forest Health Treatments Provide New Revenue for Schools
Forest Health Revolving Account invests in forest health, risk reduction and protection while supporting statewide services
An innovative program run by the Washington Department of Natural Resources to restore forest health will distribute $6,551,212 of funds to... More...
Date: March 18, 2024
Board of Natural Resources Approves Kitsap County Trust Land Transfer
The transaction will provide more than 700 acres of land north of Kingston for public access and conservation
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the transfer of 705.8 acres of land to Kitsap County through the Trust Land Transfer program... More...
Date: March 5, 2024
DNR, Partner Agencies Release Draft Wildfire Mitigation Plan Template For Public Review
Template seeks to standardize the organization of wildfire mitigation activities by electric utilities across the state
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its partners are presenting a draft of the proposed template and suggested elements... More...
Date: February 23, 2024
