Wildfire
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Rock Creek Campground reopens thanks to valuable conservation partnership
With the help of a Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crew, our Rock Creek Campground in the Loup Loup State Forest has now reopened! Rock Creek Campground, along with our Leader Lake Campground that we reopened in fall of 2016, was… Continue reading
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Homeowners can learn from the pros about wildfire prevention
Those who work day-in and day-out in the forest have plenty of know-how about taking extra precautions to prevent wildfires. With dry days in Washington state, residents can take a page out of the professionals’ rulebook while performing yard work… Continue reading
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It only takes 90 seconds to learn how to prevent a wildfire from starting
The blue skies and warmer weather are a nice change for us living in the Pacific Northwest. However, along with the heat and extreme dryness comes the danger of wildfires. This summer, Washington state has already faced more than 570… Continue reading
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Don’t start a fire; tips to follow this summer
The blue skies and warm weather are so nice in the Pacific Northwest. However, along with the heat and dryness comes the danger of wildfires. This summer, Washington state has already faced more than 240 wildfires. Unfortunately, humans cause most… Continue reading
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Happy Independence Day! Keep this land of liberty wildfire-free
It’s the Fourth of July. Are you thinking of setting off fireworks? Please remember that it’s illegal to discharge fireworks on DNR-protected lands. We don’t want your celebration to take a sad turn, so here are some tips to help keep… Continue reading
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Defend your home from fire! Ciscoe Morris shows you how
Do you know how to defend your home from fire? No, not standing on the roof with a garden hose, but keeping the landscaping around your house healthy and fire resistant – especially important if you live in a rural… Continue reading
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Surplus engines available for transfer to Washington fire districts
Local fire districts face many challenges – one of the most significant is the purchase and acquisition of vehicles and equipment. DNR can now transfer depreciated firefighting vehicles and related equipment to local fire districts in wildfire-prone areas around the… Continue reading
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Rings and scars reveal fire’s role in healthy forests
Yes, fire is destructive but in forests and other landscapes it also can be part of the natural process of renewal that promotes biological diversity and healthy ecosystems. In the latest issue of Forest Stewardship Notes, DNR Forest Health Specialist… Continue reading
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DNR Helitack crews ready for fire season
Crews have been training in Cle Elum this week to get ready for the wildfire season. Our summer brings more people into the woods and wildlands, which increases risks of accidental fire starts. DNR firefighters are preparing. Fighting fires from the air… Continue reading
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Wildfire Awareness Month; are you ember aware?
DNR is asking all everyone in Washington state to participate in Wildfire Awareness Month. Washington’s theme for 2017 is Be Ember Aware, because the most common reason that homes burn in wildfires is not from flames but because falling embers… Continue reading
