DNR to Reopen Eastern Washington Lands TODAY as Extreme Wildfire Danger Lessens
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reopening its lands east of the Cascades to public access effective tomorrow (Thursday, September 16), Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced this morning while visiting Outdoor Research in Seattle. Franz also spoke about the improved weather outlook, which signals the end of peak wildfire conditions following a particularly challenging wildfire season.