WA State Department of Natural Resources Company Information

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At the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), we support the vision of a sustainable future by protecting and managing the natural resources that belong to the citizens of Washington. We provide professional, forward-looking stewardship of state trust lands, native ecosystems and natural resources under the leadership of the Commissioner of Public Lands, an elected official.

DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. We generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. But managing lands is only half of our story. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.

The DNR operates with a biennial budget of approximately $400 million and has over 1300 employees.