News & Updates

  • DNR Recreation Sites May Close Due to State Budget Cuts

    02/25/2026

    Agency identifies sites that could close or see service reductions without restored funding The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced tentative reductions to recreation access across the state due to budget cuts amplifying an ongoing…

  • Commissioner Upthegrove Applauds Restoration of Wildfire Funding; Urges Legislature to Reconsider Cuts to Recreation and Environmental Justice Programs

    02/24/2026

    Proposed reductions would hobble DNR’s environmental justice programs and potentially lead to the closure of more than ten recreation sites across the state Today, Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove commended the State House and Senate budget committees for proposing to restore full funding for the Department of Natural Resources’…

  • TOMORROW: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    02/23/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Dayton on Tuesday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials, fire…

  • WEDNESDAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    02/23/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend     The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Goldendale on Wednesday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code…

  • THURSDAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    02/23/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Sammamish on Thursday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials,…

  • TOMORROW: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    02/03/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend     The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Wenatchee on Wednesday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code…

  • THURSDAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    02/03/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Winthrop on Thursday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials, fire marshals, planners, and other interested stakeholders regarding…

  • DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/28/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Yakima on Thursday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials, fire…

  • DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/28/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Roslyn today to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials, fire…

  • DNR Offering Free Workshops for Contractors Interested in Fuel Reduction Projects

    01/23/2026

    Contractors interested in working with private landowners can meet DNR service foresters and learn how projects may be eligible for cost-share funding Southeast Region staff from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are holding two free workshops next month for contractors interested in working on fuel reduction projects with…

  • DNR, WSU Holding Forest Owner Winter Schools Next Month

    01/22/2026

    Sessions in Colville, Auburn, and Vancouver will enable forest landowners to get answers from experts and learn about available resources The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington State University Extension (WSU) are hosting three Forest Owner Winter School events beginning next month to equip forest landowners…

  • WEDNESDAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/20/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Sedro-Woolley on Wednesday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials…

  • THURSDAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/20/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Aberdeen on Thursday to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials, fire…

  • TODAY: DNR Will Host Public Listening Session To Gather Wildfire Hazard Mapping Input

    01/20/2026

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend    The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a public listening session in Port Angeles today to gather input from community members, local emergency managers, building code officials, fire…

  • Tiger Mountain Summit Trailhead Remains Closed as Updates are Finalized

    01/15/2026

    The ongoing project will increase accessibility of the trail system for different user groups.  The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in the process of completing the final inspection with King County for the Tiger Summit Trailhead in Tiger Mountain State…