Hilary Franz

Franz Rolls Out Wildfire Fighting Budget
Franz Rolls Out Wildfire Fighting Budget
On Wednesday, Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz unveiled a request to double the state’s wildfire fighting budget.  The $55 million wildfire spending plan she says will improve wildfire response and create healthier forests.  Franz sa...
Washington Kicks Off Summer Fire Rules
Washington Kicks Off Summer Fire Rules
The state of Washington began summer fire rules Sunday.  The prevention measures, according to state officials are intended to protect life and property now through October 15th on 13 million acres of DNR-protected lands.   The Sunday start day was triggered by state law.   ...
Dent: New BLM Commissioner Will Be A Benefit To Washington Ag
Dent: New BLM Commissioner Will Be A Benefit To Washington Ag
State Representative Tom Dent says he believes the relationship between the agriculture community and DNR will improve, thanks to the Department’s new head, Hilary Franz.  Dent said DNR already has a deep relationship with the ag community, so it’s vital the two are on the same page.   “She al...