Washington State Department of Natural Resources | 13,554 followers on LinkedIn. Our mission: Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs | The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages over 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. We generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. We also protect fish, wildlife habitat and clean water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation.