Here’s a roundup of the blog posts that were the most popular among Ear to the Ground readers in June:
Bears: 1; Campers: 0 — A little awareness to keep you and the wildlife safe
Black bears can be found in most parts of Washington State. They usually do no harm, but people who are careless with storing food or who feed the wildlife can get into trouble. Read more.
Volunteers will get to show off great work in Reiter Foothills Forest
DNR and volunteers continue their partnership to turn part of the 10,000-acre Reiter Foothills Forest into a recreation site that will offer activities to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts in a safe and environmentally responsible way. Read more
Summer adventures: Get outside on DNR land
A list of the many ideas to get you (and the kids) out of the house and into the fresh air. Combat ‘nature deficit’ by trying a number of these fun activities… Read more
One-time offender graduates with high honors in forestry; 8 years clean after incarceration
Working on DNR crews to plant trees, fight wild fires and other tasks while incarcerated at the Depart of Corrections Airway Heights Corrections Center helped one man turn his life around. Read more
Clear as mud – Cleaning up the mystery behind ORV tabs and the Discover Pass
Before you go out to explore trails on DNR-managed state trust lands this summer, we want to clear up any confusion with the Discover Pass and ORV tabs. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about off road vehicles and the Discover Pass. Read more
Major Mount Rainier lahar would cause $6 billion or more in structural, property damage
DNR’s newly released Loss Estimation Pilot Project for Lahar Hazards from Mount Rainier puts some numbers on the potential damage to building, bridges and other structures at today’s values if Mount Rainier were to produce a lahar that flowed down the most populous and highest-risk route: the Puyallup River valley. Read more
They’re baack… Tent caterpillars spotted in Island and Whatcom counties
Tent caterpillar outbreaks are a natural, cyclical event in northwest forests. About every nine years, they rise to noticeable levels, and the populations remain high for about three years consuming leaves from many deciduous trees. While it’s about time for the next outbreak, owners of healthy trees need not be worried about permanent damage. Read more
Commissioner of Public Lands tours Reiter Foothills motorized trail system
Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark toured the Reiter Foothills trail construction on June 26, and the rainy weather failed to put a damper on the upbeat spirit of the event. DNR has been working with the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) community since 2009 to plan, design, and construct a sustainable trail system at the site. Read more
DNR recreation site picnic bench hosts robin family
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