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DNR Releases Interactive Map for Clean Energy Development on State Lands
Tool designed to prioritize solar and wind power sites without active leases or concerns about wildlife habitat or cultural resources   The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is launching a first-of-its-kind interactive map to responsibly site clean... More...
Commissioner Franz Ends Net Pen Aquaculture in Washington’s Waters
Washington’s public aquatic lands will no longer be home to commercial finfish net pen aquaculture. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced today on Bainbridge Island an executive order that would prohibit commercial finfish net pen aquaculture on state-owned aquatic... More...
Commissioner Franz Cancels Leases for Remaining Net Pen Salmon Farms in Puget Sound
Announcement regarding future of finfish net pen aquaculture in Washington slated for Friday   The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has ended the remaining two finfish net pen aquaculture leases on Washington’s state-owned aquatic lands.... More...
DNR Seeks Community Input on Recreation in Yakima County
Agency Will Host Public, Yakima User Groups to Collaborate on Future of Public Lands and Recreation   The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open discussion on November 15, 2022 to solicit public feedback on how recreation and use is managed on DNR-... More...
DNR Hiring Nearly 60 Permanent Wildfire and Forest Health Jobs
Year-round positions are result of increased investments in firefighting   The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is actively recruiting for year-round fire positions to expand wildfire response capacity throughout the state. DNR is hiring for a... More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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... More...
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...