News & Notices

While wildfires can occur at any time, the massive, regional fires that create extended periods of unhealthy air quality in the Spokane area most often occur during August and into mid-September. Here is a running chart of days that failed clean air health standard for fine particles of smoke, going back to 1999 when the standard…

With wildfire season here, there’s no better time to expand our air quality monitoring efforts in Spokane County. We’re pleased to announce the installation of a new air monitoring site, measuring fine particle pollution (PM2.5), at Ridgeline High School in Liberty Lake. Data from this site will soon be transmitted to our online monitoring network…

What is black carbon? Black carbon, commonly known as soot, is produced by the incomplete combustion of wood and fossil fuels. Once created, black carbon remains in the atmosphere for days to weeks, affecting climate and human health. Because black carbon is an effective light absorber, it contributes to climate change by exacerbating the warming…

Spokane is no stranger to summertime wildfire smoke, and this year is no different. Weather experts correctly predicted that this summer could see an earlier start to wildfire season with more smoke impacts than we experienced last year. So, what can you do to breathe easier this summer? All it takes is a little planning.…

Summer in Spokane can bring both heat and smoke. There is a lessen known threat of summer: ozone pollution.

The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) has issued a draft Chapter 401 Air Operating Permit (AOP) renewal for City of Spokane Solid Waste Disposal Northside Landfill, located at 7202 W Nine Mile Rd. Chapter 401 permits are issued pursuant to Chapter 173-401 WAC and Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of…

We received over 80 entries in our “We Share the Air” poster contest! You’ll want to check out their inspiring artwork….

April 23, 2025 – In its annual State of the Air report released today, the American Lung Association (ALA) ranks air quality in the Spokane metro area poorly for fine particle pollution. The ranking is based on air quality data over a three-year period (2021-2023), during which air quality failed to meet the 24-hour standard…