@CPL_Dave

I manage @WaDNR to safeguard environment, values & support local economies through sustainable management of natural resources. Effective 1/15/2025.

 Olympia, WA
dnr.wa.gov/commissioner
Joined February 2017
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Free and fair elections are an essential foundation of democracy. I was shocked and heartbroken to hear about the suspicious substance mailed to the Washington Secretary of State's Elections Division this week.
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This was not just an attack on public servants, it was an attack on democracy that must be denounced by us all. I want to thank everyone involved for their swift, safe response and offer my full support to Secretary Hobbs and everyone at the Washington Secretary of State's Office
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I'm incredibly grateful to the members of the Arcadia 20 transitional hand crew, who provided critical firefighting support during the Spokane fires this summer. I'm proud of this impactful program and the work these men do to protect our state. khq.com/news/arcadia-20-how-…

Arcadia 20: How former inmates end up on the fire line

SPOKANE, Wash. — About 20 minutes into the morning briefing, the Arcadia 20 Transitional Hand Crew announces it's time for "Six Minutes of Safety."

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25 years ago, firefighters and first responders ran toward the flames to save as many lives as they could when the World Trade Center towers collapsed and our world changed forever.
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One thing that didn’t change - as we’ve seen in communities across Washington all summer - is the bravery of our firefighters. More than 8,000 rushed to the call to fight the blazes burning across our landscapes.
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Whether these brave men and women are running into burning buildings or burning forests, we owe them our unending support and gratitude. May we never forget the sacrifice they made that day - and continue to make on our behalf every day.
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The weather may be a bit cooler this weekend, but our forests are still unbelievably dry. It’s up to all of us to help the thousands of firefighters on the landscape now by being vigilant about doing anything that might spark the next wildfire.
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One thing I hope we all take away from the devastation wildfires brought to Spokane is that we need to keep the pedal down on investments in healthy forests and a robust wildfire force.
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We cannot prevent every disaster. But strong wildfire infrastructure and more resilient communities means we can be ready to respond when disasters strike.
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I am heartbroken to learn of the deaths of three firefighters who lost their lives over the weekend while fighting fires in Utah and Oregon. My thoughts are with their families, friends, and fellow crew members.
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This has already been one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in recent history. With several months still to go this wildfire season, please do your part. Across Washington and across the country, we're all in this together.
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More dry, windy weather is going to make things harder for our firefighters this weekend. Everyone in Washington needs to be smart and safe. Don’t be the spark that sets off another catastrophe. We all need to work together to weather this storm.
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We’re ramping up for another tough weekend of wildfire weather. With more than 7,500 people helping fight fires across Washington, any new spark could be even more devastating for our state.
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As some evacuation levels begin to lower and people return home, I'm happy to report our teams have established containment lines around the perimeters of the Spokane Area Fires and are attacking hot spots and mopping up areas still burning.
Image of air support around the Spokane Area Fires. Source: InciWeb

ALT Image of air support around the Spokane Area Fires. Source: InciWeb

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The losses remain heartbreaking, but active fires will be less of a concern in this hot, windy weekend, allowing our families, friends and neighbors space to recover.
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With everything going on in our state, it's easy to forget something as simple as voting - DON'T! Remember to get your ballot into an official drop box by 8:00 pm tonight. Our future is in our hands, so use them to fill out your ballot and drop it off!
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I'm proud to have joined @GovBobFerguson, @MayorSpokane, @SenatorCantwell, and dozens of local elected officials to align our support of controlling the Spokane Complex Fires.
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Right now 16 large fires are burning across the state and we're bringing that same collective energy in all of them to ensure that we can stop the wildfires and start the recovery.
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Today I heard the heartbreaking stories of people whose lives were turned upside down by wildfire. But I also saw the heartwarming scenes of communities coming together when their neighbors were in need.
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Meeting with local officials right now in Spokane to see what support we need and what resources we can bring in to respond to this devastating disaster.
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