environmental education
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New Year, New Volunteer Guidelines
What do the new guidelines mean for volunteering with DNR? Volunteers make the world go round. Well, they at least help keep DNR’s trails and facilities maintained and safe for all kinds of recreationists on our public lands. We know… Continue reading
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A Forest Classroom Grows Roots in Kalama
The plan is just one piece of one of the first four community partnerships announced by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz to leverage resources of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support development solutions for rural Washingtonians.… Continue reading
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Move mountains with DNR’s new geology sandbox
Learning is getting a lot touchier. Children now get a feel for the world by deftly swiping fingers across touchscreens. Well now the Washington Geological Survey has a new way to really dig in to the terrain and see how… Continue reading
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The 12th bird: See it live at West Tiger Mountain NRCA
If the anticipation of this Sunday’s NFC playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers whets your curiosity about hawks, or you just want a good place to hike this weekend, consider one of the many recreation areas… Continue reading
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Large restoration project will clean up marine waters of eastern Jefferson county
This week, DNR will start removing nearly 900 derelict, toxic, creosote-treated pilings and 5,000 square feet of old, dilapidated dock and other structures along a 40-mile stretch of shoreline in eastern Jefferson County. The project involves seven sites, starting just… Continue reading
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Sasquatch Family Helps You Avoid a $99 Ticket
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched a video campaign featuring a Sasquatch family to remind people that a Discover Pass is required when visiting Washington state-managed recreation lands. Watch the video today! The Discover Pass is a… Continue reading
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Gov. Inslee accepting applications for Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council
Gov. Jay Inslee is accepting applications for membership on the Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council. Members of the council advise the Governor’s office, state and local agencies, and the legislature, on ocean policy and management issues along Washington’s Pacific Coast.… Continue reading
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Governor Inslee honors DNR and partners with Smart Communities award
On Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the winners of the 2013 Smart Communities Award. We’re pleased to report that one of the awards went to DNR and partners who were collectively part of a diverse group of stakeholders that developed… Continue reading
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Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work® at DNR
Yesterday the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrated Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work® Day with the children of state employees. This year, the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work® Foundation partnered with the National Association… Continue reading
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Top 5 boating tips before you hit the water
With the arrival of spring, you may be anxious to get out on the water and play! However, there have been many close calls due to the chilly spring runoff in rivers and the unpredictable weather in the Sound. The… Continue reading