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More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Check Before You Burn 2020-21 Season Concludes The Valley Air District has concluded its 2020-2021 Check Before You Burn season and issued a ‘thanks’ to Valley residents who acknowledge the health benefits of following the rule and seeking alternatives to wood burning during one of the Valley’s most challenging winters. “The District’s primary responsibility is protecting the health of San Joaquin Valley residents. This...

Air District records increase in wood burning violations The Valley Air District concluded its 2020-2021 Check Before You Burn season Sunday, ending one of the Valley’s most challenging winters that saw an increase in no burn days and violations.  The Check Before You Burn Program takes place each winter from November through February, reducing the build-up of harmful PM2.5, which can have adverse effects on public health, aggravating heart and lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In accordance with District Rule 4901: Wood Burning Fireplaces...

Air quality officials ask residents to avoid wood burning The air pollution board asks that residents avoid heating their homes by burning wood, if possible. - photo by Photo Contributed Local air officials are advising San Joaquin Valley residents that conditions are expected to remain cold, dry and stagnant through the middle of next week, causing particulate matter emissions to accumulate, resulting in higher pollution concentrations throughout the Valley air basin. The basin includes the counties of San Joaquin, Stanislau...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. High Pressure Expected To Trap Pollution Local air officials are advising San Joaquin Valley residents that conditions are expected to remain cold, dry and stagnant through the middle of next week, causing PM2.5 emissions (particulate matter pollution) to accumulate, resulting in higher pollution concentrations throughout the Valley air basin. The basin includes the counties of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kin...

Maricopa County asks community to use cleaner burning alternatives with new campaign and last updated 2020-12-15 14:49:45-05 PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is asking for the community's help in using cleaner burning alternatives instead of wood while abiding by No Burn Days. During the winter months, MCAQD says smoke from wood burning fireplaces, fire pits, and chimineas can be a serious health threat to children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues or heart disease. Those who engage in active, outdoor activities can be affected by unhealthy le...