NWCAA: Serving Island, Skagit and Whatcom Counties
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 ... yet most of us don't think much about the purity of the air we breathe, at least not until there is something wrong with it.

The Northwest Clean Air Agency is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local air quality regulations in Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties.  The agency also sponsors voluntary programs to further improve air quality.  Please click here for more information.        

 

 

 

Announcements:

"The Power of Cost-Effective Energy Practices - On September 30, 2010, NWCAA is hosting a conference for mayors, county leaders, and organizations in the region looking to save money and create jobs through energy efficiency projects.  For more information, contact Laura Curley at laura@nwcleanair.orgor call 360-428-1617."

What's new . . .

09.16.10 - 10.28.10 - Climate Stewards Volunteer Training, More...

08.16.10 - Another hot day Monday inWashington, Seattle Times More...

08.14.10 - In Weather Chaos, a Case for Global Warming, New York Times More...

08.11.10 - Long hot summer of fire and floods fit predictions, Associated Press More...

08.10.10 - The crack in the roof of the world: 'Yes, global warming is real - and deeply worrying', Mail Online, More...

08.09.10 - Portugal Gives Itself a Clean-Energy Makeover, New York Times More...

08.09.10 - Your Health: Air pollution affects brain, heart, blood vessels, USA Today More...

08.09.10 - A Man Who Doesn't Want His Work to Go Up in Smoke, New York Times More...

08.09.10 - Greenland Sheds a ‘Mega-Berg’, Climate Central More...

08.06.10 - Wind Farm Deal Assures Bigger U.S. Role, New York Times More...

08.08.10 - Insurance Companies Find There Is Money to Be Made in Green Technology, New York Times More...

08.01.10 - Acidification threatens wide swath of sea life, Seattle Times More...

07.29.10 - Global warming signs unmistakable: report, CBS News More...

07.15.10 - Fire-Safety Burn Bans in Effect Throughout Region

07.08.10 - Scientists say we'd better get used to sweating out heat waves, Associated Press More...

 

DVD/Video Releases - "Asthma Triggers", "Mold in Your Home" & "The Virtual School Walk through: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems"

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CURRENT AIR QUALITY (AQI):

Anacortes: Good
PM2.5 Index: 9

Bellingham: Good
PM2.5 Index: 7

Lynden:Good
PM2.5 Index: 4

 

Mount Vernon: Good
OZONE Index: 30

Oak Harbor: Good
PM2.5 Index: 8

 

Quick Links:

 

- Sumas Mountain Info

- Burn Bans - Permanent

- Business Permit Info

- E-mail Tip of the Week

- Videos/TV Spots