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DNR, Finland Strategize Forestry Practices to Fight Climate Change, Support Communities
Commissioner Franz hosted Finnish leaders for a statewide tour to collaborate on sustainable forest management
Last week, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, who leads the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), hosted the Ambassador of... More...
Date: November 2, 2022
Committee on Geographic Names Approves Tribal Proposals for Renaming Derogatory Place Names
Nine name proposals from tribes, county spelling correction were approved and sent to Board of Natural Resources.
The Washington State Committee on Geographic Names approved nine proposals to rename features bearing a derogatory term that refers to Indigenous women... More...
Date: October 27, 2022
DNR Seeks Input on Proposed Carbon Project Parcels
Public comment to inform Western Washington state trust lands to be entered into carbon markets to sequester carbon and generate revenue for state trust land beneficiaries
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting public input... More...
Date: October 17, 2022
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, 2022
Commissioner Franz Expands ‘Wildfire Ready Neighbors’ Across Central Washington to Protect Homes, Properties from Wildfires
Initiative connects residents with experts, resources, and tools to take action to prepare for wildfire
Following a late wildfire season that saw the lowest number of acres burned in a decade, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, along with residents,... More...
Date: October 12, 2022
Commissioner Franz Highlights the Fewest Acres Burned in a Decade this Wildfire Season
As fire season nears an end, Commissioner Franz and fire personnel provide update at DNR Fire Cache
On Friday, Oct. 7, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, who leads the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), hosted an end-of-season... More...
Date: October 7, 2022
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
