Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District

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The Northern Sierra Air Management District was formed in 1986 by the merging of the Air Pollution Control Districts of Nevada, Plumas and Sierra Counties. The District is required by state law to achieve and maintain the federal and state Ambient Air Quality Standards, which are air quality standards set at…

Multi-county Woodsmoke Reduction Program

The 2024 Program is Now Accepting Applications

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Burn Day Status

November 1, 2024, Burning is now open for the season. Check this page daily after 3 p.m. for the outdoor burn day status. Visit www.fire.ca.gov for more information on CALFIRE burn permits.

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Current Air Quality & Health Advisories

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Live in the Greater Portola Area?

Get Portola AQ Information: All your Portola Air Quality Information is now in one place! From there, you can get more info about: Check Indoor Burn Status and Curtailment periods / Woodstove Change-out Program / Read the Latest Portola AQ News

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Open Outdoor Burning Air Pollution Permits

Learn More About Open Outdoor Burning

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Get More AQ Info

Did you know you can view real-time Air Quality Data for locations throughout the region?

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State Implementation Plans

Click here to view the Nevada County Ozone SIP and the Portola Nonattainment Area PM 2.5 Moderate SIP

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Multi-county Woodsmoke Reduction Program

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Burn Day Status

Current Air Quality & Health Advisories

Live in the Greater Portola Area?

Open Outdoor Burning Air Pollution Permits

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State Implementation Plans

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