State Trust Land
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Reintroduced fisher and her kits on state trust land on Olympic Peninsula, part 1
State trust lands managed by DNR are part of an effort to reintroduce fishers to the Olympic Peninsula. The project, which involves the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Olympic National Park, started in December 2007. Over the next… Continue reading
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DNR a big part of state’s forest products industry
Today wraps up the 50th anniversary of National Forest Products Week (celebrated Oct. 17-23 by presidential proclamation). DNR is studying forest products with potential, including a forest biomass-to-energy solution to help fulfill our state’s clean energy needs. It was described in… Continue reading
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Science behind the choices: Biodiversity, DNR and what does an indicator species have to do with it?
Biodiversity. Let’s break it down—it’s the connection and interplay between species of plants and animals and the soils, insects, fungi, rocks and other elements that make up natural ecosystems—communities. And often the health of seemingly unrelated parts of the ecosystem… Continue reading
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Science behind the choices: Learning together about how to produce our clean energy future
Washington State is a national leader in clean energy policy and development. Through pilot projects, incentive programs and research, the State has demonstrated that although there will not be a ‘quick-fix’ to the energy crisis we currently face, there can… Continue reading
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Science behind the choices: How DNR and partners’ use science to support clean renewable energy on state lands
You may know that state trust lands are part of wind energy projects across Washington, helping utilities meet clean energy goals. Last week, we talked about geothermal research to find the best places in the state to build facilities with… Continue reading
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Good Monday morning: Jumping slugs in Capital State Forest
It’s Monday morning, late October and as good a time as any to consider the warty jumping slug. Found at several locations in Western Washington, the “warty jumping slug” (Hemphillia glandulosa) features vestigial shell on its back and an unusual strategy to… Continue reading
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Argggh! Illegal dumping fouls public’s lands
It’s a continual problem. People dumping their trash on state trust lands. Abandoned vehicles. Even hazardous commercial waste products. The reports in DNR’s law enforcement database go on page after page… and that’s just for the current year through September.… Continue reading
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Science behind the choices: 2010 Science Month at DNR
What kind of habitat does a northern spotted owl need? How much extra wind buffer is needed to protect the trees that protect streams? What changes along Puget Sound shorelines cause harm to eelgrass and kelp that so many small… Continue reading
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Just a reminder – Come out and help celebrate National Public lands Day with DNR!
Saturday, September 25 is National Public Lands Day and DNR will be hosting work parties on DNR-managed lands across the state. Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark and DNR would like to extend an invitation and encourage you to come… Continue reading
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Backcountry Horsemen of Washington donate money and time to DNR for improvements to the Les Hilde Trailhead
DNR would like to thank several chapters of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington who recently donated money for improvements to the Les Hilde Trailhead in Skagit County. In July, the BCHW chapters donated $1,800 to install a new information kiosk and… Continue reading