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Ecology, local clean air agencies, and tribes limit indoor and outdoor burning when air is unhealthy.
Ecology, local clean air agencies, and tribes limit indoor and outdoor burning when air is unhealthy.

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How bad is the drought?
All but a smidgen of Washington state is in a "severe" drought and more than 31 percent of our state is in an "extreme" drought.
It's "Smoke Ready" week
Get #SmokeReady this year and help prevent wildfires with these tips.
It's wildfire season — know how to protect your health and the environment
This summer, be prepared if smoke from wildfires affects your community.
Smoky siege

A look back at the record-breaking wildfire smoke that hit Washington in September 2020.

Ecology launches new air quality monitoring site to prepare for smoke season
Our new air quality monitoring site promises to be faster, easier to use and more informative.
Getting the most out of your firewood

Take a moment to learn about temperature inversions, air quality burn bans, and how to get the most out of your fire while protecting your health.

Prepárate para la Semana del Humo
Prepárese para #SmokeReadyTogether este año y ayude a prevenir incendios forestales con estos consejos.
Air Quality Awareness Week 2021
Everyone deserves clean air. Learn what causes air pollution and what each of us can do to protect health and safety.
Smoke chokes Washington – air quality worst in the nation
Almost every community in the state has been hit hard by smoke blowing in from British Columbia wildfires. You can see it, you can almost reach out and touch it, and many of us are feeling it.
Watching the water supply

NOAA is forecasting summer to be even drier and warmer than normal, so dry conditions are likely to persist until the fall rains return.

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