trust land
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Illegal off-roading accident will cost driver plenty
This single-vehicle rollover accident yesterday (December 28) in Capitol State Forest could have been a lot worse — the two occupants (a man and a woman) and their dog were able to escape the vehicle without injuries shortly before it… Continue reading
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Federal Endangered Species Act signed on this date in 1973
Today marks the 38th anniversary of the federal Endangered Species Act , which was signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1973. The purpose of the ESA is to protect and recover imperiled species and the ecosystems upon which… Continue reading
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Happy Holidays: Good week for planning your outdoor recreation
With National Weather Service offices in Seattle and Spokane forecasting wet weather on both sides of the Cascades for most of this week, it may be a good time to plan the outdoor recreation you’ll do after the weather breaks.… Continue reading
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Is a natural tree or an artificial tree more eco-friendly?
Every holiday season, there are debates about using a real Christmas tree or an artificial Christmas tree. The decision on what kind of tree to buy can be difficult, especially if you are searching for the perfect holiday experience while… Continue reading
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‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ lands in Capitol State Forest? No, just more illegal dumping
Did the main prop from the movie “Hot Tub Time Machine” land in Capitol State Forest over the weekend? No, the abandoned hot tub that DNR Law Enforcement officers found yesterday in the popular state forest outside of Olympia is… Continue reading
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November’s top blogs: Wildfire, orca, bugs… a diverse selection of our most popular topics
Here are the top posts you read on Ear to the Ground in the month of November. Court case shows costs and consequences of an avoidable wildfire The legal consequences facing three juveniles accused of starting a wildfire in Jefferson… Continue reading
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No Christmas tree cutting in State Trust forests…but we know where else you can go
We understand the adventure and fun of cutting your own Christmas tree — we’re no Scrooges , and these may look like nice Christmas trees— but DNR does not allow cutting of Christmas trees on state trust lands. We manage… Continue reading
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Commissioner Goldmark’s proposed $10 million for counties in Governor’s supplemental budget
Last week Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark proposed releasing $10 million from a state forestland management account for distribution to 20 ‘timber counties’. The Governor’s budget released today includes those recommendations. This is the Governor’s proposed budget based on… Continue reading
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Timber theft and illegal crops on DNR-managed state trust lands in the news
Along with the thefts of metal gates and concrete fence railings we’ve reported recently is the larger problem of thieves taking timber and other forest products from state trust lands. King5-TV reported this weekend on people stripping cedar boughs from trees or cutting… Continue reading
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Thieves hit DNR recreation area and take…. concrete fencing?
Theft and vandalism are direct costs to the public when they occur on state trust lands or other public property. In the latest case, DNR is investigating the theft this past weekend of 13 concrete-formed fence rails from the Rock… Continue reading