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The 100-acre Natural Area Preserve protects the best remaining examples of four Ponderosa pine dominated plant communities
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opened more than 1.5 miles of hiking trails within the Pinecroft Natural Area Preserve (NAP) today.… More
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Approval will add an estimated $4.2 million for trust land management to support education, state and local services
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources has unanimously approved an increase in Department of Natural Resources (DNR) rates to manage state trust lands.… More
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Transfer will benefit public schools, create parks and conservation space
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has entered into a Direct Transfer agreement with the City of Pacific to transfer a parcel of state land to the city for conservation and a… More
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Proceeds will help fund future acquisitions of revenue-generating state trust lands
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer two undeveloped properties in Richland for public auction on Nov. 18, giving prospective buyers a chance to acquire land… More
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A prescribed fire operation to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire while promoting forest health and improving wildlife habitat near Yakima may begin as soon as Friday, October 16.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire… More
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A prescribed fire operation near Sedro-Woolley to reduce hazardous fuels and provide a training opportunity for DNR staff may begin as soon as Thursday, October 8
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire operation on up to 13 acres of… More
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A prescribed fire operation to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire
while promoting forest health and improving wildlife habitat near Yakima may
begin as soon as Monday, October 5
A prescribed fire operation to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire
while… More
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Prescribed fire operations to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health near Glenwood may begin as soon as Wednesday, September 30.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning two prescribed fire operations this fall on up to 453 acres of state trust… More
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Commissioner Laid Out His Updated Vision to Stabilize Funding for Conservation and Protect Washington’s Most Critical Forests
Today Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove announced an updated vision for conservation and the management of forests on state lands, outlining… More
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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 Thursday, September 24
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire… More
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A prescribed fire operation to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire while promoting forest health and improving wildlife habitat near Cashmere may begin as soon as Thursday, September 17.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire… More
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Vehicles and Motorcycles Seen Leaving Area of Cumbo Fire Start
Fire investigators with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are seeking the public’s help in locating several vehicles seen near the Cumbo fire in Okanogan County.
The fire was first reported on September 11… More
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Transfer will Provide Over Two Acres for Future Affordable Housing
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources has approved a direct transfer of 2.36 acres of state trust land to the City of Westport for future affordable housing. The property, within Westport city limits,… More
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A prescribed fire operation to promote prairie health and improve wildlife habitat, while reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfire near Littlerock, will occur on Thursday, September 10.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a prescribed fire… More
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The Sinlahekin Fire continues to burn on the landscape, creating a public safety hazard for recreators in the area.
The Washington Department of Natural Resources has implemented a full recreational closure of the Loomis State Forest due to the Sinlahekin Fire near Tonasket,… More
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New Committee Members Will Advise Lands Commissioner on Key Policy to Create Healthier, More Resilient Forests
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove is seeking volunteers to participate in the Department of Natural Resources’ Forest Health Advisory Committee (FHAC).… More
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The Thorpe Property in Spokane Highlights the Important Role of Community Engagement
Today, Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove joined local leaders and community members to celebrate the Washington State Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Trust Land Transfer… More
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Thorpe parcel in Spokane among 6 proposals included in $30 million budget request to Legislature for 2027-29 Biennium
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved a priority list of six parcels for legislative funding to conserve via the Trust Land Transfer program… More
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In response to a recent safety incident involving a trail user, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is announcing an expanded recreational target shooting closure in Elbe Hills State Forest near Ashford, Wash.
Lands affected by this closure include all… More
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Red Flag Warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service across already-burning areas of eastern Washington
The return of windy conditions into the weekend spells elevated wildfire risk once again for much of Washington state, and the Department of Natural Resources (… More
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