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December 22, 2020

Burn Smart, Burn Safe Webinar, Thursday, January 21, 2021, 6-7pm

Spokane Clean Air is teaming up with the Northwest Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association and the Spokane County Library to bring you a Burn Smart, Burn Safe Webinar on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 6pm-7pm. Burn Smart, Burn Safe will focus on techniques for cleaner, more efficient wood heating, for saving money, and for improving…
December 9, 2020

Airway Heights air monitoring station

We are pleased to report that the air quality monitoring station at Sunset Elementary School in Airway Heights has been reinstated, after closing nearly two years ago when construction began at the school. The station measures fine particle pollution (PM2.5) and is one of six monitoring stations in Spokane County. Spokane Clean Air and our…
December 4, 2020

How is air quality affected during air stagnations?

The National Weather Service has extended the air stagnation advisory through Tuesday, December 8. This is due to a high pressure system that is expected to remain in place for the next several days. How does an air stagnation affect air quality? When the air is stagnant, it means the air isn’t moving. When this…
November 19, 2020

Spokane Clean Air welcomes new Executive Director

Spokane Clean Air is pleased to welcome Scott K. Windsor as the agency’s Executive Director. Windsor took on the role in late September and brings over 23 years of experience with the City of Spokane, including 10 years as the Director of Solid Waste Management and most recently as an Environmental Analyst. “I look forward…
November 2, 2020

Ridge of high pressure allowing air pollutants to build

Monday, November 2, 2020 A nearby ridge of high pressure will continue produce sunny skies the next two days, but the lack of air movement is also enabling fine particles of smoke and dust to rise. Smoke from outdoor burning and wood heating are the likely culprits, causing the AQI to reach the upper moderate range. Tuesday…
October 30, 2020

Windy and Dusty this afternoon

Air quality is currently being affected by dust from windy conditions. When it’s dusty, it’s important to take precautions to protect your health. Dust is made up of tiny particles. When inhaled, these particles can settle deeply into lungs and can irritate or damage sensitive tissues in the respiratory system. People with respiratory illnesses, the…
October 19, 2020

Virtual Science Fair engages local students in environmental education

Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) recently partnered with the Spokane Aquifer Joint Board (SAJB) to create a Virtual Science Fair Extravaganza. The Virtual Science Fair is focused on Science Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities for students in 1st – 6th grades.  “Fostering environmental stewardship is as vital as ever,” said…

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