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Moments Issue III
A small collection of photos highlighting moments from across the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Continue reading
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Wildland Firefighting & the Gear that Keeps People Safe
A guide to wildland firefighting protective attire and equipment Continue reading
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The Unicorn of DNR
A look inside the workplace culture of the Washington Geological Survey. Continue reading
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Line of Sight: The Ridge That Connects the Fire Crews
Two technicians, one mountain top, and the repeater every firefighter on the line depends on. Continue reading
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Commuting Alternatively
Defense against the dark cars; practicing defensive biking and general Rules of the Road for bikers. Miriam Hardyway, DNR Communications Let’s be 100 percent honest – commuting is a big deal. Every travel plan, big or small, requires some level of commitment to… Continue reading
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A New Era of Mineral Resource Mapping
A look at the work of Amy Rudko, a mapper for the Washington Geological Survey (WGS) helping plot a path towards Washington’s continued growth. By Aryonna Willoughby, DNR Communications On the edge of a forest road out in Grays Harbor… Continue reading
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The Data That Moved the Diesel
Jorge hits the brake, curses. Jerry grabs the dash. The Camry in front stops dead. Driver leans out of his window, talks to some girl on the corner. Jorge punches the gas. Swerves around the Camry and cuts back in.… Continue reading
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“Photo-what?” – A Glimpse into the World of Photogrammetry
With the eye of an eagle and the speed to match, DNR’s scope varies far off the ground and to the atmosphere beyond. By Miriam Hardyway, DNR Communications From determining vegetation heights, detecting changes, and even helping someone have a… Continue reading
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Sustainable Operations Helps Steward DNR into the Future
A Q&A with Dylan Davis-Bloom, program manager, on reducing greenhouse emissions. By Nikki McCoy, DNR Communications Dylan Davis-Bloom has worked with DNR for more than a decade, working in different roles for the agency’s Equipment Services team — including serving… Continue reading
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Moments, Issue II
A small collection of photos highlighting moments from across the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Continue reading











