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Working to keep the air you
BREATHE CLEAN

We are proud of the air quality in our corner of Washington. Since the passage of the Washington State Clean Air Act in 1967, the Northwest Clean Air Agency has been the primary government agency responsible for protecting the air in Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties.

We are responsible for enforcing federal, state and local air quality regulations at stationary sources of air pollution in our jurisdiction. In addition to regulating businesses, we focus on informing the public about air quality issues and how to make clean air choices. (See a brief overview of the agency here.)

Our work is paying off, too. The air quality in our jurisdiction is outstanding — and we’re committed to keeping it that way.

The Northwest Clean Air Agency office is located at 1600 South 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, WA. Office hours for the public are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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We’re here to preserve, protect and enhance our air quality

for the benefit of current and future generations in Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties by fostering individual responsibility and assuring regulatory accountability.

Our Board

The Northwest Clean Air Agency, like other local clean air agencies, is governed by a Board of Directors that oversees its operations.

By state law, the Board of Directors is composed of local government representatives from the three member counties and from each county’s most populous city, plus an at-large member. The Board meets monthly except in January and July.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is made up of Island, Skagit and Whatcom county experts in public health, air pollution control, chemistry, meteorology, and other related disciplines, as well as representatives of industry and the environmental community.

It’s their job to advise the agency and Board of Directors on air pollution matters.

Staff

Northwest Clean Air Agency’s staff is here to help the community — and you. View the directory to contact any of our staff.

The Northwest Clean Air Agency office is located at 1600 South 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, WA. Office hours for the public are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.