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Recreational fires…what you need to know<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Rec fires are limited to private property and designated areas on public lands when\u00a0restrictions\u00a0are not in place. It is important to follow all the requirements for recreational fires.<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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ALA’s annual State of the Air report released today<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
April 24, 2024 \u2013 In its annual State of the Air report released today, the American Lung Association (ALA) is again ranking 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 (2020-2022), during which air quality failed to meet clean…<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Ecology’s Overburdened Communities Program<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
The Washington State Department of Ecology has identified 16 areas of the state, including an area in Spokane County, as overburdened communities. <\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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International Aerospace Coatings is the 2024 Clean Air Award winner<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
IAC is recognized for their exemplary work to reduce emissions at their Spokane facility, where approximately 150 aircraft are painted each year. <\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Understanding Weather Phenomena and Their Impact on Air Quality<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Understanding and responding to weather phenomena can contribute to maintaining healthier air quality.<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Tired of your old wood stove? Save up to $2500 to replace it!<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Our wood stove replacement grant program is back! Now is a great time to upgrade your old wood burning stove or insert to a new, more efficient and cleaner device! Learn more and apply here.<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Fire-damaged structures & asbestos: A quick review of initial steps<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Fire damaged structures and asbestos, what you should know…<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Wildfire smoke & air quality<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Wildfire smoke is a complex mix of harmful gases and particles As we approach fall, we are not out of the woods just yet from the threat of wildfire smoke. Last year our worst wildfire smoke days were in September (5 days) and October (1 day). It\u2019s important to continue to take steps to reduce…<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>