Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove (@CPL

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

dnr.wa.gov/commissioner

Joined February 2017

Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Sep 8, 2020
Today alone, almost 300,000 acres in Washington have burned. Thousands of homes are without power. Many families have had to evacuate their homes and many homes have been lost. We're still seeing new fire starts in every corner of the state. #WaWILDFIRE 🎥credit: Clarence Jones
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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Sep 10, 2020
Hearing news that a 1-year-old child passed away in the Cold Springs fire and six lives were lost in Oregon and California is devastating. We can't accept this as an unfortunate reality of living in the West. We have to fight for the resources we need to prevent these tragedies.
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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Sep 12, 2020
There are no pockets of clean air in our state and the #WestCoast has the worst #airquality in the world. Too often, we wait for problems to become extreme before we act. We have to come together and take preventative action against our #wildfire and #foresthealth crisis.
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Oct 31, 2018
That moment you realize you ran out of deodorant so you go into your teen boys’ medicine cabinet, and find Denali Spruce by Old Spice and ask yourself if anyone will notice and remember that you are the Commissioner of Public Lands and this is what you should smell like.
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Apr 4, 2019
⚠️High #WaWILDFIRE risk in Western Washington. ⚠️ People cause more than 90% of wildfires, so we ALL need to do our part to prevent them. I'm doing whatever it takes to share the message, even if that means dancing it out with @smokey_bear. #OnlyYou
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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Sep 8, 2020
Replying to @CPL_Dave
While many are still under investigation, 90% of Washington's wildfires are human-caused — they could have been prevented. Do everything you can to prevent new fires from starting. Avoid activities that could cause sparks. Our firefighters need us to do our part. #WaWILDFIRE
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Jan 13, 2021
Today, I was sworn in for my second term as Commissioner of Public Lands. I’m excited to continue working with all of you to accomplish epic things.
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Sep 3, 2020
Thank you to the fire crews battling the #EvansCanyonFire near Naches. Please, help us by obeying evacuations, closure orders, and doing everything you can to prevent new fires this weekend. This is not only for your safety but for the safety of our firefighters. #WaWILDFIRE
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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Nov 10, 2018
Sending firefighters south to help battle the #CaliforniaWildfires. I’m so proud of the dedication of our @waDNR_fire fire crews for sacrificing their time to help our neighbors in need.
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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Nov 10, 2018
I mobilized 106 firefighters and 20 engines from @waDNR to help contain the fatal wildfires burning in California. With our wildfire year all but over, I’m grateful our firefighters are willing to once again jump to help our neighbors in need.
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Apr 29, 2020
I'm excited to announce that on May 5 our public lands are re-opening for day-use recreation. Reconnecting people with nature is the first step on the journey back to normalcy. As we return to the outdoors, please #RecreateResponsibly. Learn more at dnr.wa.gov/open.
Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Apr 10, 2020
This is an important and encouraging message from @GovInslee. The curve is flattening, but the fight isn't over. If we can continue to practice social distancing a little while longer, we can save lives. 💪 #StayHomeStayHealthy #WeGotThisWA
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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Jun 23, 2019
What an incredible video from our geoduck harvest compliance team off the coast of Vashon Island 🐳! This is another wonderful reminder of how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful state and why it's so important for us to protect it.
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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@CPL_Dave
Sep 8, 2020
As of this morning, we have 9 large fires. We had 58 new wildfire starts in the last 24 hours. Initial attack with our aircraft proved extremely successful. However, hurricane-level gusts and smoke-filled skies was a bad combination for initial attack in the air in many areas.