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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · 6d

And, baby, that's showfish business for you ✨

That's right, this (not so Swift) star might be dressed for a new era, but has been hard at work for years helping us generate millions for restoring aquatic lands all over Washington. dnr.wa.gov/aquatics/she...

A stunning album cover with the words "The Life of a Showfish" in orange glittery letters. The album also features a geoduck, semi-submerged in water wearing a bedazzled top and looking their best in Washington's waters.

On the back cover, the geoduck is wearing a new bedazzled top, and a Vegas-showgirl styled headdress, with large orange feathers imitating their natural siphon process. The list of songs is 1. The Fate of Ceviche, 2. Elizabeth Taylor, 3. Pearl, 4. Father Figure, 5. Largest Mollusk, 6. Ruin The Conference Bannquet Table, 7. Actually Romantic, 8. WA Wi$h Li$t, 9. Wood, 10. CENSORED!, 11. Siphon, 12. The Life of a Showfish (Feat. Sabrina Carpenter Ant).

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · 21d

Mount St. Helens was not getting attention for 5 minutes so she had to go dig up 45 year old dirt on everyone

Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 22d

USGS has issued a statement noting that Mount St. Helens has strong easterly–southeasterly winds in the vicinity of Mount St. Helens, which have picked up loose volcanic ash deposited during the 1980 eruptions.

You can view the live web cam here: www.usgs.gov/media/webcam...

Ash can be seen around St. Helens via a web cam

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · 26d

Nobody panic, they left us notes to share with you...

💡Know before you go by downloading maps, checking for closures, and checking fire restrictions
🥾Remember to leave no trace
💧Stay hydrated

Oh wait, there’s one last one...

☁️PLEASE DON’T SET THE STATE ON FIRE ☁️🌈😊

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Sep 3

While pumpkin spice might have rolled out, wildfire season is still in full swing. Along with warm and dry conditions continuing through the next few days, we are also expecting wildfire smoke to linger in the air wasmoke.blogspot.com

Washington Smoke Blog

Welcome to the Washington Smoke blog, a partnership between state, county, and federal agencies, and Tribes. We coordinate to collectively share information for Washington communities affected by wil...

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Sep 3

For those of you trying to embrace HOA HOA HOA season, I hate to burst your bubble and tell you that it is currently smoke in the air, not mist

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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · Sep 3

Our friends at @wadnr.bsky.social have an update on smoke conditions. Read the latest at wasmoke.blogspot.com

#wawildfire

Washington Smoke Blog

Welcome to the Washington Smoke blog, a partnership between state, county, and federal agencies, and Tribes. We coordinate to collectively share information for Washington communities affected by wil...

wasmoke.blogspot.com

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Aug 26

We would like to thank Taylor and Travis for showing us the only way to let Sparks Fly during wildfire season.

A screenshot of the proposal announcement heard around the world. Travis Kelce kneeling down to propose to Taylor Swift. Both are extremely responsible recreators and are staying on the trail that is surrounded by stunning floral arrangements.

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Aug 21

We’re happy this suddenly-popular fella decided to maximize his golden years after a 47-year career working outside Washington. Thankfully, our GO map can help retirees from all over the world find some of our state’s most beautiful places. dnr.wa.gov/go

A man happily enjoying the view from Oyster Dome with his trusty barrel.

A man precariously perched next to the mailbox on Mailbox Peak. Who is telling him that the mailman is probably not coming?

A man and his barrel, staying on the trail. Responsible recreation applies in retirement too #LeaveNoBarrel

A man and his barrel just waiting for the tide to come in at Murdock Beach.

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Aug 18

I think I speak for everyone when I say if two roads diverge in a yellow wood...I WILL be taking the one with less spider webs.

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Aug 12

Sunsets like these almost make it seem like a new era is on the horizon

A beautiful orange sunset over the water...other than that....not a lot going on at the moment

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Aug 4

You can stay up to date on current smoke conditions (on the water or in the air) by heading to dnr.wa.gov/smoke

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Aug 4

I know Deep Purple said “Smoke on the water, fire in the sky”, but I am here to set the record straight and say it is currently "smoke in the sky, fire near the water.”

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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · Jul 30

The #tsunami advisory for #WaState has been CANCELLED. At this time there is no tsunami threat to the Washington coast. Check out www.tsunami.gov for more information. #TsunamiAdvisory #WaWX

Color graphic of the coastline of Washington State on the right with gray circles of seismic waves approaching from the left across the blue ocean. Black text on a green background reads “Tsunami alert cancellation for Washington State. The tsunami alert has been cancelled. The danger to Washington has passed and there is no tsunami threat at this time. More information at tsunami.gov.”

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 30

If you’re out in the coast, now’s the time to make sure you know where to get out of potential tsunami zones. We’re still refining the forecast for when waves might hit WA's shoreline and are expecting it to be several hours, but the sooner you know, the sooner you can be ready. dnr.wa.gov/tsunamis

Tsunamis | Department of Natural Resources

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 30

Well...this aged too well

The Washington Coast is under a tsunami watch for later this evening. Please head to @emd.wa.gov and @nws.noaa.gov for live updates.

Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 29

Why is it always "I'm training for a marathon" and not "I'm training for a tsunami"?

washingtonstategeology.wordpress.com/2025/07/28/n...

New Tsunami Evacuation Walk Time Maps for the communities of Raymond and South Bend

Tsunami Evacuation Walk Time Map for the community of South Bend, Washington. New Evacuation Walk Time Maps The Washington Geological Survey has published new Tsunami Evacuation Walk Time Maps for …

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 29

Why is it always "I'm training for a marathon" and not "I'm training for a tsunami"?

washingtonstategeology.wordpress.com/2025/07/28/n...

New Tsunami Evacuation Walk Time Maps for the communities of Raymond and South Bend

Tsunami Evacuation Walk Time Map for the community of South Bend, Washington. New Evacuation Walk Time Maps The Washington Geological Survey has published new Tsunami Evacuation Walk Time Maps for …

washingtonstategeology.wordpress.com

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 24

Tell me something you thought you wouldn't have to tell the general public...I'll go first

An image of (what used to be a) picnic table, that has been rudely burnt to a crisp at one of our camping areas in the Olympic Region. The image has the words "Don't set the state (or picnic tables) on fire" in a kind font with rainbows so people know I say it with love.

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 16

Me yelling from the back: "But how dry is it?"

The waterfall: washingtonstategeology.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/n...

New Dry Falls Visualization and Poster Released!

We are pleased to announce the release of a new perspective view visualization of Dry Falls, Washington. This rendering incorporates lidar data and aerial photographs to create a semi-realistic dep…

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 9

Mount Rainier (Tahoma) is a little rumbly, but not to worry. We have all made that decision to get Taco Time too late at night and felt the consequences, totally normal!

The Needling @theneedling.com · Jul 8

As we've reported many times here at The Needling, there's nothing to worry about because: tinyurl.com/337t63zp

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 7

I don't know what to tell you all, forest is pretty dry out there

A text message conversation between me and my best friend Forest that reads:
Me: Hey saw that fire at Bowl and Pitcher yesterday. Things pretty hot out there these days, huh?
Forest: ya
Me: Any rain in the picture?
Forest: na
Me: Gonna keep you working late tonite, huh?
Forest: ya
Me: Okay be safe out there!
Forest: k

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jul 3

Makes me want a hot dog (cooked safely on something that is not sending sparks into dry vegetation) reeeeaaaaaal bad 🌭

A scene from Legally Blonde 2. The image starts with Jennifer Coolidge (as Paulette) saying "Oh my God! You look like the Fourth of July!". Then we see Reese Witherspoon (as Elle) wearing red, white, and blue, a Smokey Bear hat, a "Don't se the state on fire" sticker, holding a hose, and holding a burn ban map.

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’re co-hosting the #wildfire 🔥mitigation and resiliency standards work group with Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Our first meeting is today; learn more about the group here: www.insurance.wa.gov/laws-rules/l... @wadnr.bsky.social

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jun 24

Funny enough, rubbing off my dead skin with kelp is also MY love language

The Seattle Times @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social · Jun 23

Southern resident orcas pick up, use kelp in newly discovered behavior

In the first known toolmaking by a marine mammal, southern residents have been documented detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other.

www.seattletimes.com

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jun 16

“I could see myself living here”

-Me half-way up a steep hike coming to terms with the fact that I am too tired to keep going but also too tired to turn back around

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · Jun 12

Hate to break the news to you, but this is just not how it works

An image of someone using their Instagram app to "filter" out the smoky skies behind them using an image filter instead of filtering the air in their home, using an N95 mask outdoors, or heading to dnr.wa.gov/smoke to check their local AQI.

Text on the image reads "Instagram filter? Not a real way to filter the air. It's Smoke Ready Week. Be ready to keep your home air cleaner than your Instagram feed."

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