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Quincy
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Health Advisories Currently in Effect:

There is currently no air quality advisory in effect.

Grants Available!

Help improve the air quality in Portola! Replace your wood stove with help from the The Greater Portola Wood Stove Change-out Program.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Is Today a Burn Day?

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WOOD SMOKE & YOUR HEALTH

Wood smoke may smell good but it’s not good for you. With a few simple steps you can help reduce wood smoke to protect your health and the air we breathe.

LEARN MORE

Woodstove Change-out Program Has Begun!

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Burn Day Status

What is Today’s Burn Day Status?

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For more information on burning in Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties, check these sections:

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Local Air Quality

Choose a location to view the current air quality:

Grass Valley ▪ Truckee ▪ Portola
Quincy ▪ Chester


View air quality forecasts, health advisories and other air quality info, check out the main Air Quality Info page.

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Get More AQ Info

Did you know you can view real-time Air Quality Data for locations throughout the region? The California Air Resources Board provides a Query tool that allows you to view both preliminary and official air quality data by selecting a time frame, an area of the state, and the type of report. Results can be clicked through for more detail. Try it out here. Additionally, if you would like to view the Air Quality Index for any given region in the country, then go to AirNow.

Fire Departments, looking for a Violation Worksheet?

GET IT HERE

Want to check out the Air District’s final budget for fiscal year 2015-16?

SEE THE BUDGET

Looking for Collins Pine Renewal Info?

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The November 28, 2016 Board Meeting has been cancelled.

November 22, 2016

The November 28, 2016 Board Meeting has been cancelled.   Please call the Clerk of the Board at (530) 274-9360 ex 104 if there are any questions or comments regarding this meeting.  

October 24, 2016 Board Meeting

October 19, 2016

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September 26, 2016 Board Meeting is cancelled.

September 23, 2016

The September 26, 2016 Board Meeting has been cancelled.   Please call the Clerk of the Board at (530) 274-9360 ex 104 if there are any questions or comments regarding this meeting.   The next Board Meeting will be on October 24, 2016 via video and/or teleconference  

August 22, 2016 Board Meeting is cancelled.

August 19, 2016

The August 22 2016 Board Meeting has been cancelled. Please call the Clerk of the Board at (530) 274-9360 ex 104 if there are any questions or comments regarding this meeting. The next Board Meeting will be on September 26, 2016 via video and/or teleconference  

July 25, 2016 Board Meeting is cancelled.

July 22, 2016

The July 25, 2016 Board Meeting has been cancelled.   Please call the Clerk of the Board at (530) 274-9360 ex 104 if there are any questions or comments regarding this meeting. The next Board Meeting will be on August 22, 2016 via video and/or teleconference

June 27, 2016 Board Meeting

June 14, 2016

Click to download the Board Packet for June, 2016 AGENDA FOR NORTHERN SIERRA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING June 27, 2016 1:00 p.m. Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (Northern Office) 257 E. Sierra Street, Unit E Portola, California   All items on the agenda may be acted upon by the … Read more