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Commissioner Franz Celebrates House Passage of Carbon Credit Bill
Washington moved a step closer to capitalizing on the ability of the state’s public lands to capture and store carbon to help address climate change and increase revenues for schools and communities, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said today.
The... More...
Date: March 7, 2023
‘Cascading Impacts of Wildfire’ Bill Passes House with Unanimous Vote, Heads to Senate
Senate will now consider bipartisan legislation to expand Wildfire Ready Neighbors to Western Washington and prepare for smoke, landslide, and debris flow risks
Wildfire seasons are becoming wildfire years – but Washington legislators voted this week to give... More...
Date: March 7, 2023
DNR Urban and Community Forestry Program Accepting Grant Applications
Projects in areas of high environmental health disparities qualify for a reduced match rate as DNR strives for statewide urban tree equity
The Washington Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications this month for the 2023-2024 round of grant funding... More...
Date: March 7, 2023
DNR and WDFW Invite Public Input on Central Washington Green Dot Road Management
Meeting to be held March 14 in Ellensburg
The Washington departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife are welcoming public feedback on proposed management updates for Green Dot Roads on state lands in Central Washington.
The Departments invite... More...
Date: March 6, 2023
Passage of Derelict Structures Legislation Puts Washington’s Aquatic Habitat on Cleaner, Healthier Track, says Commissioner Franz
The Department of Natural Resources is a step closer to creating healthier, safer waterfronts after the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1378 this afternoon, Monday, March 6.
Requested by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, the legislation... More...
Date: March 6, 2023
Popular Forest Landowners’ Winter School Returns to In-Person Classes
WSU Extension, DNR offer day of seminars on forest health, habitat, chainsaw safety and more at Spokane Community College’s Colville campus.
Forest landowners in Eastern Washington interested in forest health, wildfire prevention and other topics will have the... More...
Date: February 14, 2023
Commissioner Franz Urges House to Pass Carbon Credit Bill
Washington should be able to generate revenue from the carbon stored in its public lands, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz told the state House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday.
Testifying in support of House Bill 1789, Commissioner Franz... More...
Date: February 14, 2023
State Looks to Seize Opportunity to Cash in on Carbon for Schools and Communities
Legislation would enable DNR to sell carbon credits to generate new revenue to fund schools, restore salmon habitat, and protect working forests
Storing carbon in Washington’s forests, fields and waterways could be a new source of revenue for schools, communities,... More...
Date: February 9, 2023
Commissioner of Public Lands Testifies in Favor of Statewide Wildfire Impacts Bill
The DNR-led Cascading Impacts of Wildfire bill would secure funding for critical wildfire and smoke prevention and mitigation work
With Western Washington wildfire impacts still top of mind after the Bolt Creek Fire belched smoke across the Puget lowlands this past... More...
Date: February 8, 2023
Public Hearing Set for Proposed State Land Transaction in Jefferson County
The Dabob Bay Inter-Trust Exchange would allow DNR to move 820 acres of forestland into conservation through a Trust Land Transfer
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is planning a public presentation and hearing February 28 in Quilcene... More...
Date: February 8, 2023
Board of Natural Resources Approves Auctions of Spokane County Parcels
Properties no longer suitable for management; proceeds from sales will be used to purchase replacement parcels elsewhere in state
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the auctions of two parcels in Spokane County during its meeting Tuesday... More...
Date: February 7, 2023
State Adopts Naming Proposals Honoring Black, Indigenous History
New names of Mason County lake, wetland honor Black Kitsap Peninsula homesteaders
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved two proposals to rename features in Mason County for early Black settlers of the Kitsap Peninsula and two proposals to rename... More...
Date: February 7, 2023
‘Cascading Impacts of Wildfire’ Bill Introduced to Address Smoke and Wildfire Risk Statewide
Bipartisan legislation will expand DNR’s popular Wildfire Ready Neighbors program to Western Washington, boost community resilience initiatives, and implement state-of-the-art smoke mitigation measures.
As climate change fuels larger and more frequent wildfires... More...
Date: January 31, 2023
Committee Approves Naming Proposals Honoring Black, Indigenous History
Proposals in Garfield, Okanogan, Mason counties will be presented to the Board of Natural Resources for adoption
The Washington State Committee on Geographic Names approved two proposals to rename features in Mason County for early Black settlers of the Kitsap... More...
Date: January 19, 2023
Free Fuel Reduction Workshops for Contractors Scheduled in Eastern WA
More than $4,000,000 available for Eastern Washington forest landowners to promote forest health, reduce impacts of wildfire
The Northeast Region of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering two free workshops for contractors interested... More...
Date: January 17, 2023
State Formally Adopts 9 Tribal Proposals to Replace Derogatory Place Names
Proposals are first to reach Board of Natural Resources after federal order; Board also approves San Juan County spelling correction
Nine tribal proposals to rename features across Washington state that once bore a derogatory term for Native American women are now... More...
Date: January 17, 2023
State Transfers Hantwick Parcel to Clark County After Board of Natural Resources Approves Transactions
80-acre parcel along Moulton Falls Trail south of Yacolt will be managed for park purposes after inter-trust exchange, reconveyance
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved two transactions to transfer an 80-acre parcel along the Moulton Falls Trail... More...
Date: January 17, 2023
DNR Reopens Improved Samish Overlook
Upgrades to the popular Blanchard State Forest recreation site include rerouted road, increased parking
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has reopened the Samish Overlook in Blanchard State Forest after a weeks-long closure for forest management... More...
Date: January 6, 2023
Board of Natural Resources Approves Auction of Benton County Parcel
West Richland property no longer suitable for management; proceeds from sale will be used to purchase replacement parcels elsewhere in state
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the auction of a Benton County parcel during its meeting Tuesday... More...
Date: December 6, 2022
DNR Buys Cowlitz County Fire Station, Improving Wildland Firefighting Capacity
Addition of Longview-area facility will support quicker response times and increased staffing, improving public safety
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is purchasing a former Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue fire station outside Longview to better... More...
Date: December 6, 2022
