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Department of Natural Resources

RCW 43.30

In fulfillment of our mission to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations, The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to: Preventing and fighting wildfires to protect our landscapes and communities; Generating revenue for schools and critical county services through sustainable management of our public lands; Protecting and restoring our oceans, Puget Sound, rivers, lakes and streams; Keeping our forests healthy and productive through management, regulation and partnerships; Educating policy makers and the public to better prepare for natural hazards; Increasing opportunities for all Washington residents and visitors to get outdoors and play; Working with the public to meet our diverse responsibilities; and Ensuring that DNR is a workplace where employees can grow, learn, and thrive. Our vision — our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters and communities thrive. Our core values safety and well-being — our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees. Public service — we value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of DNR who step up to serve. Innovation and creative problem-solving — we solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision. Leadership and teamwork — we are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

Agency Mission

Manage, sustain and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Request 1,131,801,000
Net change from current biennium 85,534,000 Increase
Percent change from current biennium 8.2% Increase

Operating Budget: Summary

Appropriated Funds

2021-23 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 2019-21 Actual 2021-23 Estimated 2023-25 Proposed
52,454,000 (39,749,000) General Fund - Federal 41,486,762 92,203,000 101,036,000
3,188,000 General Fund - Private/Local 1,573,753 3,188,000 3,504,000
(1,376,000) Landowner Conting F Fire Suppress - Nonappropriated 4,444,818 1,376,000 4,776,000
(30,954,000) Contract Harvesting Revolving Acct - Nonappropriated 26,337,251 30,954,000 24,000,000
(4,985,000) Park Land Trust Revolving Account - Nonappropriated 4,671,778 4,985,000 5,303,000
Clark-McNary Account - Nonappropriated 351,862
(27,403,000) Forest Fire Protection Assessment - Nonappropriated 19,725,499 27,403,000 28,880,000
(8,929,000) State Forest Nursery Revolving Acct - Nonappropriated 9,731,521 8,929,000 10,512,000
(29,886,000) Access Road Revolving Account - Nonappropriated 27,545,685 29,886,000 31,117,000
(27,137,000) Forest Health Revolving Account - Nonappropriated 23,295,346 27,137,000 33,259,000
(6,600,000) Natural Resources Fed Lnds Rev Acct - Nonappropriated 1,562,252 6,600,000 8,984,000
Natural Resources Equipment Account - Nonappropriated 28,825,859
Natural Resources Deposit Account - Nonappropriated 244,463,189
Miscellaneous Program Account - Nonappropriated 1,173,061
333,922,000 5,000 General Fund - State 200,163,651 333,917,000 312,133,000
55,326,000 Forest Development Account - State 46,782,784 55,326,000 51,759,000
7,366,000 ORV & Nonhighway Account - State 6,687,670 7,366,000 5,849,000
2,232,000 Surveys and Maps Account - State 1,985,854 2,232,000 1,992,000
9,132,000 Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - State 12,800,477 9,132,000 19,894,000
113,787,000 (30,000,000) Resource Management Cost Account - State 99,924,204 143,787,000 153,314,000
(30,000,000) Nat Res Real Property Replacement - State 30,000,000 30,000,000
4,291,000 Surface Mining Reclamation Account - State 2,790,586 4,291,000 4,746,000
(63,193,000) State Building Construction Account - State 63,193,000 75,330,000
23,181,000 Disaster Response Account - State 23,068,000 23,181,000 23,552,000
7,000,000 Salmon Recovery Account - State 7,000,000 4,999,000
Park Land Trust Revolving Account - State 3,244
11,492,000 Forest and Fish Support Account - State 11,560,170 11,492,000 12,214,000
Budget Stabilization Account - State
405,000 Aquatic Land Dredged Mat Disp Site - State 289,070 405,000 395,000
286,000 Nat Res Conserv Areas Stewardship - State 12,708 286,000 209,000
State Toxics Control Account - State
191,000 191,000 Forest Fire Protection Assessment - State
75,000 75,000 State Forest Nursery Revolving Acct - State
233,000 (2,250,000) Access Road Revolving Account - State 2,483,000 (2,500,000)
2,080,000 Forest Practices Application Acct - State 1,923,805 2,080,000 1,295,000
907,000 Air Pollution Control Account - State 666,858 907,000 921,000
240,000 240,000 Forest Health Revolving Account - State
16,000 Natural Resources Fed Lnds Rev Acct - State 16,000 6,000
(905,000) Model Toxics Control Capital Accoun - State 905,000 2,185,000
14,515,000 Model Toxics Control Operating Acct - State 5,761,762 14,515,000 547,000
(1,020,000) Model Toxics Control Stormwater Acc - State 1,020,000 890,000
(1,000,000) Comm/Tech College Forest Reserve - State 1,000,000 1,000,000
87,107,000 Wildfire Resp Forest Restor & Comm - State 87,107,000 110,934,000
807,000 NOVA Program Account - State 588,169 807,000 855,000
Carbon Emissions Reduction Account - State 2,200,000
Climate Commitment Account - State 10,156,000
Natural Climate Solutions Account - State 40,503,000
Pension Funding Stabilization Acct - State 3,240,000
6,317,000 (750,000) Derelict Vessel Removal Account - State 1,981,574 7,067,000 10,655,000
Performance Audits of Government - State 288,066
52,000 Community Forest Trust Account - State 1,245 52,000 52,000
1,000 1,000 - State
4,039,000 Agricultural College Trust Manage - State 2,590,202 4,039,000 4,345,000
740,642,000 (305,625,000) Total Appropriated Funds 858,298,735 1,046,267,000 1,131,801,000

Non-Appropriated Funds

Capital Budget: Summary

Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance Actual Estimated Proposed
39,750,000 39,750,000 General Fund - Federal 15,536,521
Park Land Trust Revolving Account - Nonappropriated
Forest Development Account - State 557,284
30,000,000 30,000,000 Resource Management Cost Account - State 6,426,303
Char/Ed/Penal/Reform/Institutions - State 8,000
30,000,000 30,000,000 Nat Res Real Property Replacement - State 7,112,990
60,608,550 60,608,550 State Building Construction Account - State 71,382,134
2,250,000 2,250,000 Access Road Revolving Account - State
Environ Legacy Stewardship Account - State
831,200 831,200 Model Toxics Control Capital Accoun - State 3,286,474
1,020,000 1,020,000 Model Toxics Control Stormwater Acc - State
1,000,000 1,000,000 Comm/Tech College Forest Reserve - State
750,000 750,000 Derelict Vessel Removal Account - State
166,209,750 166,209,750 Total Appropriated Funds 104,309,706

Operating Budget: Program Summary

Program Title Actual Estimated Proposed
Actual Estimated Estimated Proposed Proposed
Annual Total 309,946,457 416,283,852 192,609,318 461,951,000 469,366,000

Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

Actual Estimated Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
48,690,178 9.1% 25,056,545 4.3% 322,423,830 53.0%

Employment Summary

Actual Estimated Proposed
2020-21 Actual 2021-22 Estimated 2022-23 Estimated 2023-24 Proposed 2024-25 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 1,717.4 1,771.2 2,293.3 1,747.7 1,749.5