NWCAA ends air quality burn ban in Island, Skagit, Whatcom
But the counties’ fire safety burn bans remain in effect.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality burn ban in Island, Skagit, Whatcom counties
The ban is in effect until further notice.
Report shows wildfire smoke’s short-term impacts on air quality
“State of the Air” contains good news, too.
Smoke from outdoor burning impacting local air quality
Avoid burning to reduce impacts on air and health.
Avoid unnecessary burning
Smoke from outdoor burning, woodstoves puts public health at risk.
NWCAA announces Partners for Clean Air winners
Awards honor businesses, organizations for clean-air efforts.
NWCAA modifying operations due to coronavirus outbreak
MOUNT VERNON – Beginning Monday, March 16, the Northwest Clean Air Agency will modify its daily operations in response to
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People more likely to die on smoky days, new UW research says
Local scientists are beginning to understand how smoke exposure affects mortality in the Northwest.
Projects
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) emissions at Intalco
NWCAA worked with the Washington Department of Ecology, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and various stakeholders to bring sulfur dioxide emissions from Alcoa’s Intalco aluminum smelter in Whatcom County in line with national air quality standards.
New national report shows wildfire smoke’s impacts on local air quality
Report’s data does not include 2018’s more severe wildfire impacts.
