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Air quality in WA is quite good — but pollution from wildfires and burning fossil fuels still impacts health in some communities more than others. As we head into travel and wildfire season, we’re continuing to track air quality in these highly impacted communities: ecology.wa.gov/blog/march-2...
Photo of PSCAA's Executive Director, Chrissy Colley, and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, and Director of the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment, Lylianna Allala
Our retreat started with very special guests! As board members of our Agency, Mayor Wilson and Director of the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment, Lylianna Allala’s leadership continue to strengthen our commitment to clean air, climate action, and environmental justice.
PSCAA is leading the development of an electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. Stay in the loop by joining the Puget Sound Regional Electric Vehicle Collaborative email list: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/bp25jjU
Switching to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks and equipment will soon be more affordable. Starting in April, the new Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program makes $112 million in voucher incentives available for businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. www.wazip.org
The Puget Sound Region Comprehensive Climate Action Plan was proudly submitted to the EPA on November 25, 2025. We encourage local and regional partners to make regular use of this plan to drive positive change across our region. View the full plan here pscleanair.gov/CPRG
Whether it's wildfire smoke, wintertime wood smoke, or new policies, we’ll keep you in the know so you can take action to protect your health. Sign up to receive timely updates on burn bans, air quality alerts, changes to local air regulations, and more. www.pscleanair.gov/Signup
Air quality is expected to be GOOD this weekend. Visit pscleanair.gov/burnban for the latest air quality burn ban status
PSCAA may issue an air quality burn ban when pollution levels rise, and the air quality reaches UNHEALTHY levels. If you use a wood stove to heat your home, pay close attention to air quality updates and prepare for when a burn ban is called. www.pscleanair.gov/m/faq?cat=19
Rainy and windy weather will keep the air quality GOOD throughout the region. Visit pscleanair.gov/burnban
for the latest air quality burn ban status.
Thinking about holding onto an old uncertified wood stove? Uncertified stoves burn less efficiently, create more smoke, and you can't even use it when there is a burn ban. Moreover, uncertified stoves can’t be sold, given away, or installed. www.pscleanair.gov/170/Legal-Ov...
Drier and cooler this weekend means some MODERATE air quality mostly from wood smoke from home heating. More chances of rain and mostly GOOD air quality well into next week. For the latest air quality burn ban update, visit pscleanair.gov/burnban.
Applications are open for energy-saving improvements in multifamily apartment homes, adult family homes, family home childcares, and community spaces! Learn more about the Energize program kingcounty.gov/en/dept/exec...
Cloudy and rainy weather will keep the air quality GOOD across the region. For the latest updates, visit pscleanair.gov/burnban
Thinking about a fresh start this new year? You could recycle your old wood stove and earn $500 as a first step. Your home—and your lungs—will thank you. Learn more: www.pscleanair.gov/409/Wood-Sto...
Chances of rain and slightly warmer temperature will keep the air quality relatively GOOD across the region. Visit pscleanair.gov/burnban for the latest air quality burn ban status
Seeing too much smoke from your chimney? That’s a sign you’re not getting the most heat from your wood—and it could be costing while worsening air quality. Excess smoke often comes from burning wet or green wood, and you might even get a fine for it. www.pscleanair.gov/325/Cleaner-...
The Agency seeks a full-time Inspection Manager to ensure the Inspection Department functions continue to meet our obligations to the public by conducting compliance activities
identified in federal, state and Agency regulations. The deadline for first review is Feb 6 www.pscleanair.gov/jobs
Cold nights and calm winds will keep the air quality MODERATE through the weekend. Areas with a lot of wood burning may reach UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS for a few hours overnight. Visit pscleanair.gov/burnban for the latest updates
If you are a licensed facility operated out of single-family homes in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, you might be eligible to receive funding to help with
✅ High efficiency heating and cooling
✅ Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation
✅ Heat pump water heaters
✅ Induction cookstoves
Sunny weather with moderate winds will keep air quality GOOD. Starting Sunday, we will begin to see lower temperatures and lighter winds, which could lead to some wood smoke build-up and air quality may reach MODERATE at times in wood-burning areas. pscleanair.gov/burnban.
Start the New Year with cleaner air and a healthier home! Our Wood Stove Recycling Program offers a $500 reward when you recycle your old wood stove. It’s a simple way to make a big impact—help reduce pollution and breathe easier this winter. Learn more at www.pscleanair.gov/409/Wood-Sto...
Your neighbors might be unaware that their wood stove is producing excessive smoke or that there are regulations around outdoor burning. In general, neighbor-to-neighbor talks are a helpful way to assist them into changing their behavior. www.pscleanair.gov/262/File-a-C...
The rainy and windy weather will help keep GOOD air quality.
Visit pscleanair.gov/burnban for the latest air quality burn ban status.
Join the public comment conversation for the draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and share your input on the central Puget Sound’s future transportation system. www.psrc.org/planning-205...
King County is administering a region-wide grant program for local governments to install high efficiency electric heat pump heating and cooling systems. Grants will cover 30-50% of project costs. You can find the LOI registration form online here kingcounty.gov/en/dept/exec...
We expect to see rain throughout the weekend and into next week, which should help maintain GOOD air quality.
Visit pscleanair.gov/burnban for the latest air quality burn ban status
We expect MODERATE, UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS air quality during the evening, especially in wood-burning areas. On New Year's Eve, fireworks may cause short-term, significant pollution spikes. Sensitive groups are recommended to limit their exposures. pscleanair.gov/burnban
Saturday and Sunday are expected to be cloudy with low winds, particularly during the evenings. The stagnant conditions may result in MODERATE air quality or worse in wood-burning areas in Tacoma. Visit pscleanair.gov/burnban for the latest air quality burn ban status.
