Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
I manage @WaDNR to safeguard environment, values & support local economies through sustainable management of natural resources. Effective 1/15/2025.
Olympia, WA Katılım Şubat 2017
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Many thanks to Alejandra Tres of @LCFWA for co-writing this piece in @TheStranger with me about the urgent need to fund environmental justice and HEAL Act programs. As climate change accelerates, now is not the time to turn our back on our communities.
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The proposed cuts to DNR's recreation funding could lead to reductions and closures of some of Washington's most popular recreation areas. The Legislature must commit to funding this critical work.
The Seattle Times@seattletimes
Cuts are on the table again for the state's agency that manages millions of acres of public lands used for hiking, biking and off-road vehicle riding. Here's what to know. st.news/4rVJUIk
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This innovative project is just one of the many ways our Urban and Community Forestry Program supports communities from Seattle to Spokane. Eliminating state funding for this work would go against our values as the Evergreen State.
nwpb.org/local/2026-02-…
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DNR's Recreation Program works tirelessly to maintain millions of acres, thousands of miles of trails, and hundreds of recreation areas - all while funding faces cuts each year. Let's support these workers and recommit to protecting our natural heritage.
peninsuladailynews.com/opinion/point-…
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For four years now, historic investments in wildfire prevention, response, and resilience have helped protect our communities. The Legislature MUST act to restore this funding, especially as the risk of catastrophic wildfires rises across our state.
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Many thanks to the Editorial Board at @thecolumbian for this piece about our work at DNR. As I told the members of the Clark County Council earlier this week, the way we chart the future of forestry in our state is through sustainable management.
columbian.com/news/2026/jan/…
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Wildland firefighters run toward the danger every wildfire season. I applaud Congress for passing this legislation and will continue to work to support our firefighters while they work to protect us.
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With every passing year, the climate crisis continues to accelerate. To mitigate this crisis and curb emissions, we need every tool at our disposal, including the best carbon sinks in the world - Washington’s forests.
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I want to urge everyone to be safe as weather conditions continue to prove challenging. For folks in landslide-prone areas, head to dnr.wa.gov/landslide to learn more about the risk in your area and what to do in the event of an emergency.
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Over the past week, historic flooding has hit Washington State, forcing evacuations, road closures, landslide conditions and other hazards. At @waDNR, 175 agency personnel - including firefighters, geologists, and others - have rushed to help respond to this crisis.

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