News & Notices

We think learning how to take care of the environment is important. With the Spokane EnviroKids’ Club, students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Spokane County can team up to explore all parts of the environment: air, water, weather, garbage & recycling, plants & animals.  “The EnviroKids’ Club is a great way for students to…

Ground-level ozone is a harmful, invisible air pollutant most prevalent in Spokane during the hot months of July and August.  What is ozone and why is it a summer air pollution problem? Ozone can be "good" or "bad" depending on its location in the atmosphere. In the upper atmosphere,"good" ozone is produced naturally and protects…

The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has already responded to nearly 500 wildfire starts this year. This is an unprecedented increase over previous years. According to DNR this is because of people cleaning their yards during the pandemic. It’s important to note that burning outdoors is not an option in most areas of Spokane…

Searching for an easy way to access current and forecasted air quality? EPA’s AirNow has the solution in the palm of your hand. With a sleek new look and improved functionality, the AirNow mobile app is free and works for both Apple and Android devices. Once downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google…

SPOKANE, Wash – Local public agencies are promoting June 15-19 as “Smoke Ready week” to encourage residents to prepare now for wildfire smoke with information, tips and resources to do so. Smoke Ready 2020 is a collaborative effort among several local agencies, including Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, Spokane Regional Health District, and Spokane County…