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Board Approves Naming Whatcom County Peak for First Mountaineer to Reach Its Summit
The name of a lake in Okanogan County was also approved, honoring the pioneer who homesteaded the property surrounding it
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the naming of a Whatcom County peak for first man on record to have summited it during... More...
Date: October 4, 2022
Commissioner of Public Lands Expresses Gratitude for Volunteers on National Public Lands Day
Washington residents can visit state-managed lands for free on Saturday, Sept. 24
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, head of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), invites Washingtonians to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday... More...
Date: September 22, 2022
Weekend Wind Event Raises Wildfire Risk Across Washington
Drawing parallels to the winds that exacerbated the 2020 Labor Day fires, sustained east winds of 15-20 mph are projected for Friday and Saturday
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expecting an east wind event over the weekend that, paired... More...
Date: September 8, 2022
Trio of Land Transactions Approved by Board of Natural Resources
State receives donations from Clallam, Snohomish counties, will auction Klickitat County parcel not suitable to support school construction
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved three land transactions, including two donations from county... More...
Date: September 6, 2022
Board of Natural Resources Finalizes Trust Land Transfer Parcel List
Revitalized tool would allow 7,000 acres of DNR-managed trust land to be conserved or managed for recreation
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved a priority list of 10 underperforming parcels to be transferred into conservation or recreation... More...
Date: September 6, 2022
Commissioner Franz Calls for Caution from Public to Mitigate Wildfires During Labor Day Weekend
The Commissioner of Public Lands asks Washington residents to avoid starting outdoor fires, take care while recreating outdoors
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is asking members of the public to help prevent wildfire starts during the upcoming Labor Day... More...
Date: September 1, 2022
Hearing Scheduled for Clallam County Land Exchange Proposal
Lost Mountain Land Exchange would increase access to DNR-managed lands southwest of Sequim
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is planning a public presentation and hearing September 21 in Port Angeles to discuss a proposed land exchange that... More...
Date: August 30, 2022
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, 2022
Help Recognize Our State’s Wildfire Prevention Efforts: 2023 Smokey Bear Awards Application Window Has Opened
Washington State Forester George Geissler is announcing the opening of the application window for the 2023 Smokey Bear Awards – wildfire prevention’s most prestigious national honor, reserved for people or organizations making significant strides to protect and preserve... More...
Date: August 29, 2022
DNR, Ecology, WDFW Recognize Large Landowners for Completion of Road Maintenance, Fish Passage Program
Program opens up 5,200 miles of fish habitat, leads to reduced sediment and 31,000 miles of improved forest roads
Washington state’s large landowners have corrected nearly 8,500 fish passage barriers and reopened 5,200 miles of fish habitat since 2001 under the... More...
Date: August 10, 2022
State Officials Ask Residents to Check Trees for Invasive Insects and Diseases
National Tree Check Month comes as Washington scientists study emerging threats to western Washington tree health
Officials from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and the Washington Invasive Species... More...
Date: August 10, 2022
DNR Closes Vehicle Access to Sumas Mountain After Illegal Trails, Dumping Damage Forest
Block of land in Whatcom County will reopen for hunting season, remain open if issues cease
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has temporarily closed the area around Sumas Mountain in Whatcom County to motor vehicle access after unsanctioned... More...
Date: August 8, 2022
Committee on Geographic Names Hears First Tribal Proposals for Derogatory Place Names
Committee also approves name for peak in Whatcom County, lake in Okanogan County during its meeting Tuesday
The Washington State Committee on Geographic Names heard the first proposals from tribes within the state to rename features bearing a derogatory term that... More...
Date: July 26, 2022
Commissioner Franz Statement in Response to Washington Supreme Court Ruling
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, head of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), released the following statement in response to the Washington Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Conservation Northwest, et al. v. Commissioner of Public Lands et al., regarding the... More...
Date: July 21, 2022
New Study Details Impacts of Tsunami from Fault Running Through Seattle
Earthquake would produce tsunami waves that would hit state’s largest city in minutes
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a new study showing the impact of a tsunami produced by a major earthquake on the Seattle Fault. ... More...
Date: July 7, 2022
DNR Awards Record Amount of Urban and Community Forestry Grant Funding
More than $550,000 allocated to 21 projects ranging from urban tree planting to removal of invasive species
The Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Program has awarded 21 organizations more than $550,000 combined in grant funding to support... More...
Date: July 6, 2022
Board Approves Naming San Juan County Channel for Indigenous Businessman and Politician
Additional proposals name small San Juan island and Snohomish County marsh, correct spelling for Thurston County hill
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved four naming proposals, including the renaming of a San Juan County waterway for an Indigenous... More...
Date: July 5, 2022
Update on John’s River Fire in Grays Harbor County
The fire is 77 percent contained
The Johns River Fire in Grays Harbor County was discovered on June 25 burning commercial timberland owned by Grays Harbor County, which is under DNR fire protection.
On June 25 and 26, fire crews battled temperatures in... More...
Date: June 28, 2022
DNR Prepositions Aircraft in NW Region
Officials still concerned about summer wildfires despite delayed start to warmer weather
In spite of the wet spring that’s delaying severe wildfires across the state, the heart of Washington’s fire season is just around the corner. To stay prepared,... More...
Date: June 16, 2022
Department of Natural Resources Partners with USDA Forest Service on Central Washington Initiative
State and Federal leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding to restore forest health on 350,000 acres over the next decade and will visit major restoration project on Thursday
The Washington Department of Natural Resources and Forest Service Pacific Northwest... More...
Date: June 13, 2022
