Northwest Clean Air Agency

NWCAA: Serving Island, Skagit and Whatcom Counties

... 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 more information.

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	News Feb. 14, 2013 - NWCAA awards $3.2 million for local clean air projects: Top scores given for greenhouse gas reductions More... Jan. 23, 2013 - NWCAA ends no-burning request - Air quality expected to improve today More... Jan. 22, 2013 - NWCAA seeks analysis of proposed export terminal’s effects on local air quality More... Jan. 15, 2013 - NWCAA seeks voluntary burn ban this week - Air quality expected to be hazardous in Columbia Valley, moderate elsewhere More... Example of stagnant air mass trapping smoke close to the ground. Jan. 03, 2013 - Air is smoky again in Columbia Valley area of northern Whatcom County More... Dec. 11, 2012 - NWCAA awards local businesses for protecting air quality More... Luis Gonzales from PeaceHealth accepting the Platinum Award plaque from Mark Asmundson, NWCAA Director. Quick Links Asbestos Burn Ban Information Business Info Climate Care E-mail Tip Climate Change Columbia Valley/Kendall Wood Stove Change-out Program Gateway Pacific Terminal NWCAA's scoping comments Click here to go to Ecology's website to learn about the Environmental Review Process NWCAA's Statement Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funding Indoor Air Quality Outdoor Burning Sumas Mountain Info EPA - Sumas Mountain Defend your home and health from Sumas Mountain asbestos Wood Stoves

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