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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for managing approximately 5.6 million acres of aquatic lands, forests, and natural areas across the state, providing significant environmental, recreational, and economic benefits to Washingtonians. DNR engages in wildfire prevention and response, offering recreational opportunities while actively protecting and stewarding the state's landscapes. Under the leadership of Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, DNR emphasizes professionalism, respect, integrity, and joy in its mission to enhance clean air, water, and habitat access. The department is also committed to honoring tribal sovereignty and ensuring equitable access to recreational opportunities for all residents. Generated from the website

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is a governor-appointed body. Based in Olympia, Wash., the department is a partnership of labor, business and government to helping Washington state residents obtain and succeed in family-wage jobs, while meeting employers' needs for skilled workers. It also oversees a workforce development system which includes 18 education and training programs. Additionally, the board provides financial aid and other services to low-income students as well as opportunity partnership program projects.

The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation in Washington State serves as the primary agency dedicated to the advocacy and preservation of the state's historic and cultural resources. They focus on significant buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts, aiming to protect these assets for future generations. With expertise in navigating regulatory processes, the department offers guidance on archaeological permitting, historic building surveys, and the nomination of properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Their programs extend throughout the state, ensuring that financial support and education for preservation efforts reach all corners of Washington. Generated from the website