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Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources

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Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources

@waDNR

Managing, sustaining, and protecting the health & productivity of Washington's lands and waters. 👤@CPL_Dave 🔥@WaDNR_Fire 🌲@waDNR_Forests

Olympia, WA

Joined January 2009

Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources
@waDNR
Jun 17
Replying to @waDNR
This is a great reminder to stay aware while you are hiking, make noise as you go, bring bear spray along, and keep your distance from any wildlife. You can find out more information about bear safety at wdfw.wa.gov/blackbears.
wdfw.wa.gov
Black bear
American black bears are the most common and widely distributed bears in North America and occur throughout most of Washington with the exception of
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Jun 17
The trails and trailheads at Mount Si, Little Si, and Mount Teneriffe are closed until 0800 June 18, 2026 due to bear activity. We send our thanks to our colleagues @WDFW @KingCountySAR for coordinating the response and safety of recreators in the area.
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Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources reposted
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Jun 16
Our fire team is working fast alongside local crews to help get a handle on this fast moving fire in Spokane Valley. My thoughts are with everyone affected. I’m urging everyone to give firefighters space and stay out of the area.
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Jun 15
Born to be enjoying the extreme low tides we are having, forced to be at a desk making sure the rest of you know about it
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Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources
@waDNR
Jun 15
That's right, -4.3ft tides happening today and tomorrow! Keep in mind that these creatures you see during a low-tide LOVE the camera, but do not love being touched, so explore responsibly!
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Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources
@waDNR
Jun 12
For that first real heat wave it’s important to remember: water in you- good and hydrating you in water- cold and hypothermic
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Jun 11
Geoducks are proof that living at rock bottom only makes you stronger and more attractive
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May 29
tap the emoji to see something beautiful 🫍
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May 29
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May 22
"That one looks like a dog" "That one looks like ice cream" "That one looks like it cares about wildfire prevention"
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Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources reposted
Washington DNR Prescribed Fire
@waDNR_Forests
Apr 22
DNR staff have completed more than 250 acres of successful prescribed burning on this landscape as of Tuesday morning. Operations may continue in the coming days, weather permitting. #Wawx #RxFire #SmokeReady #PrescribedFire
Washington DNR Prescribed Fire
@waDNR_Forests
Apr 10
NOTICE: DNR is planning a prescribed fire operation in Kittitas County, near Ellensburg. Operations may begin as soon as Monday morning. People in the area should expect to see and smell some smoke. Read this thread for more info and suggested precautions. #RxFire #WaWx
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@waDNR
Apr 21
Why's it always "urban forestry" and never "herb and forestry"
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Apr 21
Wishing you and yours a safe and sane 4.20
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Apr 8
Dark side of the moon has now become the brightest part of my day ❤️
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Mar 30
When the hikers leave a trace despite your entire existence spent telling them not to
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Mar 13
Friday the 13th...and it's snowing... Not sure what kind of weird magic is going on but our mountain snowpack is here for it
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