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Investigators Are Seeking Additional Witness Information in Human-Caused Red Bridge Road Fire Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire investigators are seeking the public’s help in the investigation of the Red Bridge Road fire near Cle Elum. The fire was first reported on… More
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Members of the public can now view live feeds from the 21 cameras DNR and Pano AI have positioned around the state for early wildfire detection   Live webcam feeds allow curious people to watch jumping salmon, roosting eagles and frolicking pandas from their homes,… More
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Commissioner Dave Upthegrove Commits to Giving the Community Two Years to Find an Alternative Use for the Property  Today Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove announced that the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Blue Fern Management, LLC (Blue Fern)… More
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Protected Wetland Named in Honor of Late Environmental Scientist Karin Osterhaug The Washington State Board of Natural Resources has officially approved the designation of an 80-acre peat bog in King County as Kari’s Bog, honoring the life and legacy of environmental scientist… More
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Proposals will be accepted until Sept. 30 for program that creates positive conservation outcomes for state lands The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opened the application period today for the Trust Land Transfer Program, which keeps special places in… More
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Annual DNR and Forest Service report also notes first significant outbreak of western spruce budworm defoliation in Washington since 2012 The Washington State Department of Natural Resources released its annual Forest Health Highlights report earlier this month after joint… More
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The newly designated trail system adds seven miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the opening of access to new designated trails at the Olsen Creek State Forest in… More
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Forest landowners will be able to attend outdoor workshops and learn about a variety of forest issues at events in Cle Elum and Redmond The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington State University Extension (WSU) are teaming up to host two Summer… More
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The agency is fulfilling its regional relationship by sending personnel and equipment to help fight blazes in Alberta and Saskatchewan The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has deployed more than 200 firefighters across the Canadian border to help suppress large… More
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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be using aircraft and ground personnel to conduct a derelict boat removal project around Squaxin Island from Tuesday through Friday, June 3-6. The aircraft will be operating at low elevations at multiple points around Squaxin… More
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Lands to be Consolidated for More Efficient Management, Enhanced Public Access The public is invited to a presentation and public hearing on June 5, 2025, about a proposed exchange of state trust lands. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will present… More
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Lands to be Consolidated for More Efficient Management, Enhanced Public Access The public is invited to a presentation and public hearing on June 2, 2025, about a proposed exchange of state trust lands. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will present… More
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The project will close the trailhead from early June until November 2025 and will increase accessibility of the nearby trail system. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will close the Tiger Mountain Summit Trailhead in the Snoqualmie area of King County… More
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The holiday marks the beginning of summer and the traditional wildfire season Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer means more Washingtonians will spend time outdoors, recreating and exploring public lands, traveling across the state, or tending to outdoor chores.… More
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Washington state's first Smokey Bear plate will raise funds to promote awareness of human-caused wildfires Smokey Bear is officially taking his show on the road. Governor Bob Ferguson signed SBB 5444 into law on Tuesday, authorizing a special license plate depicting Smokey… More
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State and federal collaboration under the Good Neighbor Authority to restore 150 forest acres and improve 5 miles of forest roads near popular trailheads The Washington State Department of Natural Resources recently began a multi-faceted forest restoration project across… More
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The effort is part of the agency’s annual commitment to provide fire service personnel in at-risk areas with critical wildfire resources The Department of Natural Resources will be turning over 15 surplus wildfire engines to fire districts in wildfire-prone rural communities… More
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The Exchange of Thorpe Property in Spokane's Latah Valley Will Go Forward as Planned Commissioner Dave Upthegrove released the following statement after the Board of Natural Resources did not take action to revisit the Thorpe land exchange. "I understand and heard clearly the… More
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Agency personnel and equipment are currently deployed in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, North Carolina and South Carolina As wildfire activity begins to pick up across the country, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire personnel are maintaining important partnerships… More
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Through SB 6120, the State Legislature tasked DNR with developing statewide fire risk criteria and methodologies to inform base-level wildfire hazard and risk maps The Department of Natural Resources’  Wildland Fire Management Division leadership will meet with partners… More
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