News
July 14, 2023 ORCAA accepting bids on vehicle purchase
The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) plans to purchase a new vehicle for general agency use. While the agency has interest in zero emission …
July 7, 2023 Clallam County extends burn ban to include recreational fires!
From the Clallam County Fire Marshal: Due to atmospheric conditions of reduced moisture levels, low humidity and warmer weather, combined with the reduced availability of …
July 5, 2023 Grays Harbor County Fire Safety Burn Ban now includes recreational fires
From the Grays Harbor County Fire Marshal: With the continued trend of warm and dry weather and fire danger the Grays Harbor County Fire Marshal’…
July 5, 2023 Local wildfires contribute to Wednesday’s elevated smoke levels
As residents throughout ORCAA’s six counties awoke Wednesday morning, they noticed a lingering smell of smoke in the air. That’s not uncommon on …
July 5, 2023 Jefferson County Bans RECREATIONAL FIRES (a.k.a. Campfires) for Fire Safety!
ALL RECREATIONAL BURNING IS BANNED THROUGHOUT ALL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY by order of the County Fire Marshal. Only gas or propane fueled appliances and wood …
July 5, 2023 Pacific County Calls Fire Safety Burn Ban, effective July 1, 2023
Pacific County implemented a FIRE SAFETY burn ban on Saturday, July 1st, 2023. Pacific County joins the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the …
July 5, 2023 Thurston County Implements Fire Safety Burn Ban starting July 5, 2023
The Thurston County Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Thurston County Director of Emergency Services, Department of Natural Resources, and the Olympic Region Clean Air …
June 27, 2023 REPORT: U.S. Air quality continues positive trends
After a half-century of protections under the U.S. Clean Air Act, Americans have seen steady improvements in air quality. The federal Clean Air Act …
June 21, 2023 ORCAA Board approves agency budget for FY2024
During the June 14, 2023, meeting of the ORCAA Board of Directors, the Board approved the agency budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024). The new fiscal year runs …
June 16, 2023 Smoke Ready Week, Day 5: Preventing Smoke
We’ve reached the final day of #SmokeReady Week, focusing on “preventing wildfire smokes.” Every action we take to prevent wildfires helps to reduce smoke …
Hearings & Notices
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Notice of Public Hearing- FY2024 Budget Amendment Posted: January 10, 2024
Notice of Construction: AGP Port of Grays Harbor Terminal 2 Posted: January 5, 2024
Notice of Construction: Pacific Northwest Renewable Energy Posted: December 8, 2023