Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove
@daveupthegrovecpl.bsky.social
Boldly leading the Washington Department of Natural Resources to support the people of Washington through sustainable management of forestry, recreation, geology, wildfire response, aquatic lands, environmental protection, and funding for communities.
Ten years ago, I married the love of my life - thanks in part to the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v Hodges. This weekend, the court upheld that historic decision and reaffirmed that the principles of equality, fairness, and justice still mean something.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ten years ago, I married the love of my life - thanks in part to the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v Hodges. This weekend, the court upheld that historic decision and reaffirmed that the principles of equality, fairness, and justice still mean something.
I am aware of a criminal enforcement action taken against a federal subcontractor at the Bear Gulch Fire, and also understand that two employees of this company were subsequently detained by federal immigration officials.
August 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I am aware of a criminal enforcement action taken against a federal subcontractor at the Bear Gulch Fire, and also understand that two employees of this company were subsequently detained by federal immigration officials.
On Tuesday, we embarked on an exciting, new journey for the future of our forests - conserving 77,000 acres of structurally complex forests and 100 percent of our older forests.
August 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
On Tuesday, we embarked on an exciting, new journey for the future of our forests - conserving 77,000 acres of structurally complex forests and 100 percent of our older forests.
Big thanks to the firefighters who caught multiple fires along I-90 the last couple days. Thanks to the investments in wildfire response and prevention from House Bill 1168, our crews were able to work quickly along local firefighters to catch a number of fires that could have taken off quickly.
August 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Big thanks to the firefighters who caught multiple fires along I-90 the last couple days. Thanks to the investments in wildfire response and prevention from House Bill 1168, our crews were able to work quickly along local firefighters to catch a number of fires that could have taken off quickly.
Just last week I visited Okanogan County and our wildfire partners there, to discuss how wildfire impacts their community. I am saddened to see that already they are now battling the Greenacres Fire, burning just 5 miles north of Omak.
July 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Just last week I visited Okanogan County and our wildfire partners there, to discuss how wildfire impacts their community. I am saddened to see that already they are now battling the Greenacres Fire, burning just 5 miles north of Omak.
Tonight I had the honor of throwing the first pitch for the Tacoma Rainiers Pride Night as Washington's first out LGBTQ+ statewide executive. While Pride Month is over, the outdoors are a safe space for all year-round. Today was a celebration of exactly that.
July 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Tonight I had the honor of throwing the first pitch for the Tacoma Rainiers Pride Night as Washington's first out LGBTQ+ statewide executive. While Pride Month is over, the outdoors are a safe space for all year-round. Today was a celebration of exactly that.
A guiding value for all of us participating in debates about forest management should be respect. A diversity of views in a democracy is healthy. I welcome debate about forest management-- it's why I ran for Commissioner.
May 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A guiding value for all of us participating in debates about forest management should be respect. A diversity of views in a democracy is healthy. I welcome debate about forest management-- it's why I ran for Commissioner.
I am proud to say that...
1. I kept my first fire under 10 acres 💪
2. I learned what can and cannot be microwaved 😅
1. I kept my first fire under 10 acres 💪
2. I learned what can and cannot be microwaved 😅
January 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I am proud to say that...
1. I kept my first fire under 10 acres 💪
2. I learned what can and cannot be microwaved 😅
1. I kept my first fire under 10 acres 💪
2. I learned what can and cannot be microwaved 😅
Today, I, Dave Upthegrove, stood in our state’s Capitol, raised my hand in the air, and was sworn in as Washington’s 15th Commissioner of Public Lands.
January 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Today, I, Dave Upthegrove, stood in our state’s Capitol, raised my hand in the air, and was sworn in as Washington’s 15th Commissioner of Public Lands.