Regional Agencies

• Regional Agencies

Regional Agencies

Colville National Forest

Department of Natural Resources - Northeast Region

The Northeast Region includes Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, and Spokane counties, as well as the northern half of Lincoln County. Our mountainous region is one of vast distances and includes forests, shrub steppe, agriculture, and grazing lands. We manage about 567,000 acres of mostly forested and grazing lands and administer 27 recreational sites. We also are stewards of 29,000 acres of conservation lands, including Loomis Conservation Area - the largest of DNR's Natural Areas.

Our region regulates forest practices on 2.5 million acres of state and private forestland. We also are responsible for wildfire suppression on state and private forestland - each year from 1997 to 2004, our region saw an average of 353 wildland fires, and 6,463 acres of wildlands consumed by fire.

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge

The Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge is located in northeast Washington, 13 miles southeast of Colville in Stevens County. Located on the west slope of the Selkirk Mountain Range, it is the only mountainous, mixed-conifer forest refuge in the lower 48 states. It was established in 1939 to provide a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources. The department operates under a dual mandate from the Washington Legislature to:

• Protect and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats.
• Provide sustainable, fish- and wildlife-related recreational and commercial opportunities.

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

The mighty Columbia River has drawn people to its waters for over 9,000 years. Historically the rich fishery of the river was used for survival and prosperity. Today Lake Roosevelt’s visitors continue to enjoy the river’s recreational offerings of fishing, camping, hunting and boating. Visit Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and experience life on the river past and present.