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Students assemble to discuss ‘real world’ watershed issues and make...
Students from Pierce and Thurston counties presented their water quality research and recommendations at the 20th Annual Student Green Congress on March 23 at The Evergreen State College. Photo: Janet...
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Spend 4th of July on the beach at the Vashon-Maury Island Low Tide Celebration
Visitors comb the beach at last year’s Vashon-Maury Island Low Tide Celebration. Photo: Kyle Murphy/DNR Like to explore beaches at low tide? Looking for an escape on the midweek Fourth of July holiday?...
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Local tree farm hosts fourth graders; kids get fresh air learning experience
At a recent forest field day, DNR Forester Dave Richards shows fourth graders and their teachers the dimensions of a board foot (1′ X 1′ X 1″) — a commonly used measurement for timber production. Back...
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Cities, take note: Green infrastructure saves $$$!
Urban forests grows tunnel over walkway and provide green infrastructure. photo by DNR Is your city looking to reduce overall costs of treating water, cooling the urban environment, and improving air...
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What do we mean when we say ‘Preparedness Levels?’
Smokey Bear always prepares for wildfire Each year, you may hear about ‘Preparedness Levels’ during the wildfire season. The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC), located in Boise,...
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Salmon don’t swim through urban forests, do they?
Trees cool the river for salmon Photo by Guy Kramer Salmon do swim through urban forests…that is, if there’s a salmon-bearing stream running through it. And students are gaining knowledge as to why...
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After-school field trips to get kids outside on DNR-managed lands
Take your kids out to play and learn on DNR-protected land this autumn. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Allison Attention parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles! School has started, but that doesn’t mean...
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Volunteer at the mysterious Mima Mounds NAP near Olympia
Dozens of volunteers worked to remove invasive Scotch Broom weeds from Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve on National Public Lands Day (Sept. 26, 2009). Photo: DNR/ Nancy Charbonneau This spring, the...
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Top 5 boating tips before you hit the water
Kayakers take advantage of nice weather to paddle in Puget Sound. Photo: DNR. With the arrival of spring, you may be anxious to get out on the water and play! However, there have been many close calls...
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Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work® at DNR
Kids had the chance to meet Smokey Bear at DNR’s Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work® Day event. Photo by: DNR/Jessica Payne Yesterday the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)...
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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...
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Gov. Inslee accepting applications for Washington Coastal Marine Advisory...
Rialto Beach. Photo: Katrina Lassiter/DNR Gov. Jay Inslee is accepting applications for membership on the Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council. Members of the council advise the Governor’s...
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Sasquatch Family Helps You Avoid a $99 Ticket
A family of Sasquatch enjoy camping and hula hoops after purchasing their Discover Pass. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched a video campaign featuring a Sasquatch...
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Large restoration project will clean up marine waters of eastern Jefferson...
Old, creosote-treated pilings at Point Whitney slated for removal. Photo: DNR This week, DNR will start removing nearly 900 derelict, toxic, creosote-treated pilings and 5,000 square feet of old,...
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The 12th bird: See it live at West Tiger Mountain NRCA
Osprey diving with wings folded, head first and at the last second thrusting its talons downward into the water. The osprey is the only raptor that will plunge into the water to catch a fish. Photo:...
View ArticleMove 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...
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A Forest Classroom Grows Roots in Kalama
Click to watch our video on DNR’s partnership with the Forest Management Learning Laboratory. The plan is just one piece of one of the first four community partnerships announced by Commissioner of...
View ArticleNew 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...
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