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"We slow the fire down so that our ground firefighters can get there and put it out."

Our air assets—including fire bosses and helicopters—are crucial in our fight against wildfires. Hear from our Aviation Program Manager and Chief Pilot about how our pilots and firefighters work together to keep communities and resources safe.

Learn more about our aviation program here 🔥🚁➡️ dnr.wa.gov/aviation

Warren Devine, DNR

Long-term effects of variable density thinning

Brian Morris, DNR

The Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve, located in south Puget Sound, extends from the Nisqually River Delta across Nisqually Reach and around Anderson Island and Ketron Island to the shores of McNeil Island.

Designated in 2011, the Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve is part of a network of protected ecosystems in the Nisqually Reach area, including the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. The Nisqually Indian Tribe and the Nisqually Land Trust also manage adjacent lands for conservation and protection. Together, these connected lands add up to more than 17,920 acres that have been set aside to preserve and restore this area’s distinctive habitat qualities and the species they support.

Tedora Minkova, DNR

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz encourages everyone to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 22 by volunteering at one of your favorite recreation sites.

What's a lahar? What exactly do wildland firefighters do? Some of DNR's work isn't easy to understand. So, we had #KidsExplain the best they could.

Erik Halfacre, Olympic Region recreation department, provides an overview of the amenities and trails at the Sadie Creek Campground in Port Angeles, Wa.

Washington’s aquatic lands contain remarkable and unique habitat that supports an abundance of diverse wildlife. The Department of Natural Resources has established aquatic reserves throughout the state to protect important native ecosystems on state-owned aquatic lands. Through its aquatic reserves, DNR promotes the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of state-owned aquatic lands that are of special educational, scientific, or environmental interest. Managing aquatic reserves does not affect private or other adjacent land ownership.

👪Our children are growing up in a Washington without summers.

🏘️Our businesses are losing as people no longer come to visit some of our most precious and beautiful communities.

🌲Our environment is hurting, and it is hurting our economy.

🔥 It's time to make forward-thinking investments. Read about Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz's $55M wildfire funding request ➡️ bit.ly/WaWILDFIREFunding

Jeff Keck, DNR

The Rural Communities Partnership Initiative, led by the Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, is aimed at boosting rural economies with sustainable development opportunities while creating new jobs. These projects include the Forest Management Learning Laboratory in Kalama, an agenda to build a derelict vessel deconstruction and recycling facility in Ilwaco, commence partnership with the Raymond community to open an alder mill, and begin research to control burrowing shrimp in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor.

On a rainy and cold Saturday, 12 women hiked through our Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area to do some much needed trail work. 👩‍🔧⛰️ Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust in partnership with REI hosts Women in the Woods events year-round, addressing the inclusion gap in outdoor recreation.

🙏 Thank you to all volunteers who give back to our trails and public lands. We couldn't do it without you.

Wildland firefighters train to carry a minimum weight of 45 pounds in their backpacks. 🔥 Here's a look at all the gear they need on the front lines.

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and Capt. Alan Schrader, Commanding Officer at Naval Base Kitsap, recently signed a monumental 55-year easement that will preserve 32 miles of Hood Canal’s eastern shore.

This agreement will protect habitat that is critical for sensitive Hood Canal species that support salmon and orca runs, along with rich beds of eelgrass and wild geoducks. It also protects Hood Canal from development that might increase noise pollution and interfere with military training exercises.

Burning debris? Burn piles — even small ones — can escape in any season and possibly create a wildfire. 🔥

Outdoor debris burning is a leading cause of wildfire ignitions in our state. It's in the best interest of your home and community to get to know the rules before you burn ➡️ bit.ly/2ixr5xl

Meet our new Washington State Forester and Deputy Supervisor for Wildfire, George Geissler! He will oversee the state’s largest on-call fire agency, community preparedness, and community forestry outreach

🌲 About our Forest Health Plan ⬇️
dnr.wa.gov/foresthealthplan

🔥 About our Wildland Fire Protection Strategic Plan ⬇️ dnr.wa.gov/StrategicFireProtection

Members of the Quileute Tribe harvest cedar bark from DNR managed land on the Olympic Peninsula. The Tribal members use the bark to create traditional regalia such as baskets, hats and headbands.