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Joey verrry senior member
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Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:01 pm
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Ski ><((((°>
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 12830 | TRs | Pics Location: tacoma |
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Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:19 pm
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Wednesday, July 2, 2020 14:14 PDT
WDFW NEWS RELEASE
WDFW restricts campfires, other activities at wildlife areas and water access areas in Eastern Washington
SPOKANE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will restrict campfires and other activities on department-managed lands in Eastern Washington beginning July 1 to help reduce the risk of fire on state wildlife areas and water access areas.
"Observing fire restrictions and exercising common sense will go a long way toward preserving public recreation lands, wildlife habitat, public health, and safety for local communities," said Cynthia Wilkerson, Lands Division Manager for WDFW.
Wilkerson said the threat of wildfires and smoke is even greater this year given the compromised health of those with the COVID-19 virus. The ongoing pandemic also puts firefighters at a greater risk to respond to human-caused wildfires, she said.
A temporary restriction on firearm use also starts Wednesday, July 1 on WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington. Target shooting and other gun use will be prohibited, but discharge of a firearm for legal hunting will still be permitted.
Overall, the emergency order that imposes restrictions east of the Cascades prohibits:
Fires or campfires, including those in fire rings. Personal camp stoves and lanterns fueled by propane, liquid petroleum, or liquid petroleum gas are allowed.
Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle.
The discharge of firearms for target-shooting or other purposes by anyone not engaged in lawful hunting.
Welding and operating chainsaws, including the use of an acetylene torch or other open flame.
Operating a motor vehicle away from developed roads. Parking is permitted within designated parking areas, including developed campgrounds and trailheads; and in areas without vegetation that are within 10 feet of roadways.
All temporary restrictions will remain in effect until the risk of wildfire decreases, Wilkerson said. Any changes to these restrictions will be posted on the department's website at wdfw.wa.gov.
Fireworks are prohibited year-round at all WDFW wildlife areas and water access areas around the state. Throwing a lit cigarette or any other burning material from a motor vehicle on a state highway is also prohibited year-round.
WDFW stewards over 700,000 acres of public land in eastern Washington which are managed to protect lands and water for wildlife and people.
For more information about fires and fire prevention on public lands, visit the Washington Department of Natural Resources' website (http://www.dnr.wa.gov) or the U.S. Forest Service website (http://www.fs.usda.gov).
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is the state agency tasked with preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing and hunting opportunities.
-WDFW-
(* sorry I've been a bit derelict about posting WDFW updates - distracted with other things lately. *)
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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FiresideChats Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2014 Posts: 363 | TRs | Pics Location: San Juan Islands |
The restrictions seem rational, in the main, but why no propane stoves? Are they really a threat of starting fires? Trying to picture how I would end up burning down a forest with my camping stove...
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 11276 | TRs | Pics Location: Don't move here |
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treeswarper
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Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:15 pm
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FiresideChats wrote: | The restrictions seem rational, in the main, but why no propane stoves? Are they really a threat of starting fires? Trying to picture how I would end up burning down a forest with my camping stove... |
You can have propane stoves or even the propane fires. Read it again..it can be a bit confusing as this is in the same sentence as what you can't do. Here's the excerpt.
Personal camp stoves and lanterns fueled by propane, liquid petroleum, or liquid petroleum gas are allowed.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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Ski ><((((°>
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Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:16 pm
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WDFW wrote: | Personal camp stoves and lanterns fueled by propane, liquid petroleum, or liquid petroleum gas are allowed. |
(* emphasis added *)
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 11276 | TRs | Pics Location: Don't move here |
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treeswarper
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Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:18 pm
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Ski wrote: | WDFW wrote: | Personal camp stoves and lanterns fueled by propane, liquid petroleum, or liquid petroleum gas are allowed. |
(* emphasis added *) |
You are one minute late.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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FiresideChats Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2014 Posts: 363 | TRs | Pics Location: San Juan Islands |
Thanks, I read that incorrectly.
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 11276 | TRs | Pics Location: Don't move here |
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treeswarper
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Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:52 pm
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Ten thousand acre fire was going, and still might be, near Mansfield. Mansfield was in a level two evacuation situation.
Lots of wheat around there.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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Ski ><((((°>
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Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:41 pm
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"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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Randito Snarky Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 9512 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellevue at the moment. |
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Randito
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Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:37 pm
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Refreshing the map this morning it looks like this morning's rain tamped down the Red Flag for central/eastern Washington.
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 11276 | TRs | Pics Location: Don't move here |
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treeswarper
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Sun Jul 12, 2020 4:59 pm
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What rain? No rain here.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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