News & Updates

  • DNR, WSU Holding Forest Owner Winter Schools Next Month

    01/22/2026

    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 Winter School events beginning next month to equip forest landowners…

  • THURSDAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/20/2026

    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 community members, local emergency managers, building code officials, fire…

  • TODAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/20/2026

    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 community members, local emergency managers, building code officials, fire…

  • WEDNESDAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/20/2026

    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 from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials…

  • Tiger Mountain Summit Trailhead Remains Closed as Updates are Finalized

    01/15/2026

    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 for the Tiger Summit Trailhead in Tiger Mountain State…

  • DNR Lays Out Strategy to Ensure Healthy Forests in Western Washington

    01/14/2026

    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 Washington Forest Health Strategic Plan. Drafted in response to…

  • DNR Will Host Public Listening Sessions To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/09/2026

    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 emergency managers, building code officials, fire marshals, planners, and…

  • DNR Grants 25 Wildfire Engines to Fire Districts Around State to Boost Wildfire Response

    01/08/2026

    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 communities around Washington state this spring, part of the agency’s…

  • Restoring wildfire, forest health, and community resilience funding

    12/08/2025

    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 Restoration, and Community Resilience Account. Funding from this account…

  • Board of Natural Resources Adds Over 1,000 Acres of Protection for Old Growth Forest

    11/13/2025

    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. Board members approved the transfer of State Forest and Trust lands…

  • DNR Planning Prescribed Burn on 16 Acres in Whatcom County

    10/28/2025

    A prescribed fire operation to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire while promoting forest health and improving wildlife habitat near Kendall may begin as soon as Thursday, October 30 The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire operation this fall on up to 16 acres of state trust lands one mile…

  • DNR Planning Prescribed Burn on 433 Acres in Stevens County

    10/21/2025

    A prescribed fire operation to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire while promoting forest health and improving wildlife habitat near Suncrest may begin as soon as Wednesday, October 22  The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire operation this fall on up to 433 acres of state trust lands about 9…

  • DNR Transfers Land to Pierce County to Increase Affordable Housing

    10/08/2025

    Board of Natural Resources Gives Unanimous Approval to Half-acre Transfer  The Washington State Board of Natural Resources has unanimously approved a transfer of approximately a half-acre of state trust land to Pierce County for future affordable housing. The parcels in Tacoma have been zoned for residential use and will be utilized for…

  • DNR Launches Automated Prescribed Fire Notification Service

    10/07/2025

    New offering allows users to customize the number of locations and method of notification about upcoming prescribed burns The Washington State Department of Natural Resources recently launched a new way for people to stay informed about prescribed burns near them or any location in the state. This service is not limited to burns implemented by…

  • DNR Planning Prescribed Burn on 796 Acres in Kittitas County

    10/03/2025

    A prescribed fire operation to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire while promoting forest health and improving wildlife habitat near Ellensburg may begin as soon as Monday, October 6 The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire operation this fall on up to 796 acres of state trust lands about 11 miles…