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San Juan County rejoins NWCAA
The county was a founding member of the Northwest Clean Air Agency.
The county was a founding member of the Northwest Clean Air Agency.
Researchers: Air pollution and impacts from a changing climate are constant threats.
Extreme wildfires may increase 14 percent by 2030, even with deep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.
Watch environmental journalist Beth Gardiner debunk three myths about air pollution.
Local scientists are beginning to understand how smoke exposure affects mortality in the Northwest.
Public comment period on draft air operating permit.
Comment period ends close of business day Nov. 24, 2025.
Increase the amount of paint that is authorized to be spray applied in an existing paint spraying operation. Overspray from spray coating controlled by filters before air exhausts outdoors.
Request public comment period by Nov. 07, 2025, on permit application 1130b.
Wood shavings storage, bagging system, conveyors, and shaker to separate fines. Dust controlled by baghouse.
Request public comment period by Nov. 05, 2025, on permit application 1432.
Next Board Meeting,
9:00 a.m. November 13, 2025.
The NWCAA Board of Directors meets the second Thursday of the month (except in January and July) at 1:30 p.m. at NWCAA's office, 1600 S. 2nd St., Mount Vernon. Beginning in May 2022, meetings are being held both in-person and online. Meetings are open to the public. If you require special accommodations or log-in information to attend a meeting, please call us at 360-428-1617.