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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz Announces 2,000 Acres of Forests Designated for Conservation
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz Announces 2,000 Acres of Forests Designated for Conservation
Lands across five counties will join the more than 900,000 acres of already conserved forests the Department of Natural Resources manages in Western Washington... More...
Date: December 18, 2023
DNR to Close Sumas Mountain to Vehicles After Illegal Trails, Dumping Continue to Damage Forest
DNR to Close Sumas Mountain to Vehicles After Illegal Trails, Dumping Continue to Damage Forest
Drive-in access to 14,000-acre block of land in Whatcom County will remain closed until 2024 hunting season
The Washington State Department of Natural... More...
Date: December 13, 2023
DNR Expands Forest Health Advisory Committee Roster to Better Represent Tribes and General Public
New committee structure includes up to 25 members; applications will be accepted through December 27
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources Forest Health Advisory Committee is accepting applications through December 27 to fill up to 25 seats on the... More...
Date: December 5, 2023
Dabob Bay Natural Area Grows by Nearly 800 Acres After Board of Natural Resources Approves Pair of Transactions
Inter-Trust Exchange, Trust Land Transfer allow DNR to continue supporting services in Jefferson County while conserving rare habitat
Nearly 800 acres of former state trust land in Jefferson County was added to the Dabob Bay Natural Area on Tuesday after the Board... More...
Date: December 5, 2023
DNR Plans Public Meeting for Proposed Exchange of Commercial Properties
The transaction would swap an unoccupied office building in Issaquah managed by DNR for a grocery store in Bellingham
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a public meeting in mid-December to discuss a proposed land exchange involving... More...
Date: November 28, 2023
DNR Plans Public Meeting for Proposed Cowlitz County Land Exchange
The transaction would increase the Department’s land base and allow for more efficient state lands management
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a public meeting in mid-December to discuss a proposed land exchange involving two parcels... More...
Date: November 27, 2023
Commissioner Franz, Elected Leaders Unveil Statewide Smokey Bear License Plate Signature Campaign
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has unveiled legislation to create Washington state’s first-ever Smokey Bear license plate.
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/smokeybear
Commissioner Franz announced the initiative alongside Sen. T’wina Nobles, Rep. Brandy... More...
Date: November 20, 2023
Board of Natural Resources Approves $55 Million Forestland Purchase
The land acquisition, the state’s largest in more than a decade, would bring more than 9,000 acres in Wahkiakum County into public ownership
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the $55 million purchase of more than 9,000 acres of forestland in... More...
Date: November 7, 2023
Board of Natural Resources Approves Pierce County Parcels for Public Auction
A set of transactions will allow DNR to auction land suitable for development, then purchase lands to support schools and public services across Washington state
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources today approved three parcels of land in Pierce County... More...
Date: November 7, 2023
Commissioner Franz, DNR Leaders Recap Wildfire Season, Celebrate Partnerships
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz joined DNR leadership and Central Mason Fire & EMS representation this morning to review the 2023 wildfire season, highlight some of the year’s successes, detail upcoming improvements and celebrate interagency partnerships.... More...
Date: October 25, 2023
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
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 Opens Application Period for Record-Shattering Urban and Community Forestry Grant Opportunity
Up to $7 million available for projects that enhance and leverage the benefits of healthy urban and community forests across Washington.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources began accepting applications Monday for what is by far the largest amount of urban... More...
Date: October 2, 2023
Wildfire Season Not Over, Warns Commissioner Franz
Despite cooler weather, Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, asks Washington residents to avoid starting outdoor fires, while landscape is still extremely dry
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is asking members of the public to help prevent wildfire... More...
Date: September 21, 2023
Commissioner Franz Urges At-Risk Communities and Tribes to Apply for Second Round of Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The U.S. Forest Service awarded more than $25 million to Washington projects earlier this year.
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are urging local governments, nonprofits, and Tribes to apply for the... More...
Date: September 15, 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
Commissioner Franz, Pano AI and T-Mobile Provide Update on how AI Tech and 5G are Helping DNR Fight Wildfires
Advanced Technology from Pano AI, Paired with T-Mobile’s 5G Network, Has Provided DNR Real-Time Information to Inform Initial Attack and Resource Allocation in the Early Stages of Wildfires.
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz today gave an update on how the... More...
Date: September 7, 2023
