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  • NWCAA calls off Stage 2 burn ban in Columbia Valley

    Wood burning allowed again in the Whatcom County community, but NWCAA urges limited burning to reduce smoke.

    Dec. 1, 2023

  • Stage 2 burn ban takes effect 11/27 in Columbia Valley

    The ban applies to outdoor and indoor burning. It is expected to last for the next few days until weather conditions change.

    Nov. 27, 2023

  • NWCAA will close for the Thanksgiving holiday

    Normal hours and operations resume on Monday, 11/27.

    Nov. 21, 2023

  • NWCAA closes Friday, 11/10, to observe Veterans Day holiday

    Office hours resume Monday, 11/13.

    Nov. 8, 2023

  • Limit wood smoke during cold, wet weather to protect the air

    Nov. 2, 2023

  • 09/27 UPDATE: Local counties end fire safety burn bans

    Wet, cool weather leads to bans ending in Whatcom, Skagit, Island counties.

    Sep. 27, 2023

  • NWCAA will be closed on the Labor Day holiday

    Normal operations will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5.

    Sep. 1, 2023

  • NWCAA calls off air quality burn ban for Whatcom, Skagit, Island counties early Tuesday

    Wildfire smoke clearing; AQ ban ends at 12:01 a.m. 8/22. But local fire safety bans remain in place because of hot, dry conditions.

    Aug. 21, 2023

  • Severe wildfire smoke spurs air quality burn ban in Whatcom, Skagit, Island counties starting 8/19

    Aug. 18, 2023

  • Whatcom, Skagit, Island counties upgrade fire safety burn bans

    The bans now include recreational fires.

    Aug. 17, 2023