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DNR Unveils New Tsunami Evacuation Maps for Washington Coast
The Washington Geological Survey releases tsunami evacuation walk time maps for coastal communities alongside video tsunami simulations
On the heels of the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released seven new... More...
Date: October 20, 2023
DNR Plans Public Meeting for Pair of Proposed Land Transactions
The two Cliffside Estates inter-trust exchanges would allow DNR to eventually sell several parcels while preserving Klickitat County revenue
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a public meeting October 24 to share information about two... More...
Date: October 13, 2023
Updated maps reveal reduced walk time on Tokeland Peninsula after addition of vertical evacuation structure
New Maps Detail Routes to Tsunami Safety for Coast
As part of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) efforts to provide tsunami safety information to communities along Washington’s coast, geologists have modeled and published new maps showing the... More...
Date: October 13, 2023
DNR Planning Prescribed Burn on 35 Acres in Whatcom County
A prescribed fire operation to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health near Van Zandt may begin as soon as Friday, October 6
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire operation this fall on 35 acres of state trust land... More...
Date: October 5, 2023
Stray Bullets Prompt DNR to Close Target Shooting at Stevens County Site
Bullets that struck vehicles and structures have prompted the closure of Boggs Pit to target shooting beginning Thursday
Due to ongoing public safety concerns, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will close a parcel of state land in Stevens County... More...
Date: October 4, 2023
DNR to Acquire 170 Acres of Pacific County Forestland
The purchase of the parcel southeast of Raymond is funded with encumbered lands money appropriated to DNR by the Legislature
The Board of Natural Resources approved the purchase of a 170-acre parcel of forested land in Pacific County during its monthly meeting... More...
Date: October 3, 2023
DNR Launches Statewide Sustainable Recreation Planning Process
The Outdoor Access and Responsible Recreation Strategic Plan is intended to guide development and funding requests as Washington state adapts to increased public use and climate change
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is launching the development... More...
Date: September 11, 2023
DNR to Acquire 264 Acres of Forestland in Southwest Washington, Olympic Peninsula
Transactions include more than 200 acres purchased with encumbered lands money appropriated to DNR by the Legislature
The Board of Natural Resources approved the acquisition of 264 acres of Western Washington forestland in four transactions during its monthly... More...
Date: September 5, 2023
DNR to Transfer 10-Acre Parcel to Richland School District
The parcel, directly adjacent to Tapteal Elementary School in West Richland, had been managed for agriculture but lacks water rights
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the transfer of a 10-acre parcel of state trust lands in West Richland to... More...
Date: September 5, 2023
DNR Launches Landowner Assistance Tool
https://www.dnr.wa.gov/LandownerAssistancePortal
New web-based navigation portal aims to simplify landowner experience as DNR expands service forestry program
The Washington Department of Natural Resources today released a new web platform designed to help... More...
Date: August 30, 2023
DNR Announces Innovative Climate Resilience Partnership with Myno Carbon
The partnership focuses on using forest waste to create and market the use of biochar to support a planned carbon removal facility in Kettle Falls
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources signed a letter of intent this month with Myno Carbon Corp.... More...
Date: August 29, 2023
DNR Bans Campfires in NW Washington
Campfires now prohibited on all DNR-protected lands statewide
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has banned rule burns, permit burns, and all campfires on lands it protects throughout its Northwest Region, as hot, dry summer weather has... More...
Date: August 15, 2023
DNR to Ban Campfires on State Lands in Northeast Region Beginning Today
Hot, dry summer weather has dried out fuels and is forecast to continue, increasing wildfire danger and prompting the decision
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is banning all campfires on lands it manages throughout its Northeast Region starting... More...
Date: August 4, 2023
Application Period Opens for Revamped DNR Trust Land Transfer Process
The tool enables DNR to keep special places in public ownership while improving the financial performance of state trust lands
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has opened the application period for Trust Land Transfers this week... More...
Date: August 2, 2023
DNR Issues 3-Year Status Report on Agency Climate Plan
Report lists achievements and goals for meeting 2020 Plan for Climate Resilience initiative to make Washington more resilient to climate change
Enhanced wildfire protection, conservation of critical habitat, and hundreds of megawatts of new clean energy are among... More...
Date: August 2, 2023
Derelict Vessel Removed from Tribal Tidelands
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Department of Natural Resources, and Northwest Straits Commission have teamed up in an innovative partnership to remove derelict vessels from Swinomish land.
Since 2009, a roughly 65-foot derelict sailboat, known as “Windjammer... More...
Date: July 27, 2023
Washington 100: Geotourism Website
Washington Rocks: New DNR Geotourism Website Helps People Explore State’s Geology
From its craggy coastlines to its icy volcanic peaks, Washington is home to some of the world’s most stunning geology.
A new website published today by the... More...
Date: May 11, 2023
