State Trust Land
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Looking for info on hunting? WDFW just updated its website
Hunting season has arrived in many parts of the state and will really kick into high gear this fall. Many of the state trust lands that DNR manages are open for hunting; however, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife… Continue reading
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DNR’s Forest Biomass Initiative showing results; Nippon Paper announces $71 million project in Port Angeles
Nippon Paper Industries USA’s plan to produce “green energy” from foresty biomass at its paper mill in Port Angeles is welcome news to the local economy… and to DNR. Nippon Paper’s $71 million project, announced Friday, will include a steam boiler… Continue reading
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State trust lands could feel impact of power line routing; DNR-managed lands provide millions to Clark County
You’ve probably read here many times that DNR manages 5.6 million acres of state-owned lands. Let’s take a closer look at what state-trust land means to one county — in this case, Clark County. DNR manages several thousand acres of… Continue reading
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Gallons of paint dumped on forestland in Clark County; DNR seeks tips
Got any tips about this? An illegal dumping of paint and containers at the end of a forest road on DNR-managed forestland in Clark County isn’t just ugly. It’s expensive. It will cost a few hundred dollars to clean it… Continue reading
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Training helps DNR law enforcement keep state lands safe
July 4th has come and gone, and the summer recreation season is here—a time when state lands usually crowd with visitors. To prepare for this busy time of year, DNR’s law enforcement officers spent a day last month motor biking… Continue reading
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How does the Gulf oil spill relate to Puget Sound?
With an estimated 4.2 million gallons of oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico each day since the April blowout of the Deepwater Horizon offshore rig, it’s hard to grasp the scale of this disaster. Marine animals and habitats have… Continue reading
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Making progress at Reiter Foothills Forest
For the past nine months, scores of volunteers have pitched in at Reiter Foothills Forest to help get the area reopened for recreation. Here’s rundown on what’s been done to date: DNR has sponsored 12 volunteer work parties (with ongoing… Continue reading
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Surfing for leads: DNR’s Law Enforcement Service gets tips on outdoor crimes from social media sites
Sometimes, a little web surfing pays off. Law enforcement officers are finding sites like YouTube and Facebook can provide useful leads. KUOW News interviewed DNR’s Law Enforcement Chief Larry Raedel about using social media to police outdoor crimes, such vandalism… Continue reading
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Washington governor honors former DNR region manager Bill Wallace for leadership
Bill Wallace, who retired in April after 36 years of service with DNR, is among the select state managers receiving the 2010 Governor’s Award for Leadership in Management today. Gov. Chris Gregoire was scheduled to present the awards to Wallace and 20… Continue reading