ORCAA Publications

Public Records Portal

Visit the portal to request public records and see archives of previous requests.

Opportunities to learn more

ORCAA provides many opportunities to learn more about the importance of clean air and practices that help us achieve it. ORCAA staff routinely attends and participates in community events, civics club meetings, school and club functions, and gatherings of various associations and agencies.

In addition, ORCAA offers a variety of publications and online resources, to explain its programs and clean air guidelines.

Agency Information

Brochures & Booklets

General ORCAA program information
Asbestos in your home
Outdoor burning practices
Wood Stove and Fireplaces: Best practices
Defining your Fire: Types of fires and permit requirements
Residential Burning: Thurston County – Informational brochure about residential outdoor burning policies in Thurston County
Air Quality and your Home: Residential Responsibility – Demolition and asbestos, outdoor burning, and wood stove use
Quest for Clean Air – Kids’ active book/coloring book
Changing equipment? Get a new Permit!

Videos

ORCAA maintains an active YouTube channel where you’ll find recordings of the board of directors and committee meetings, how-to videos to assist users with our online forms and programs, and assorting educational short videos. Some of these are posted below

Instructions on building a Do it Yourself (DIY) room air filter using box fans and furnace filters.

DIY Box Fan Filters

Public Service Announcement regarding outdoor burning and kids’ health

Kids Health PSA

Information on Asbestos, including a look at its history and on-going regulations.

Asbestos: What it is, and why it is regulated

Radio Outreach

Radio spots air on Clallam County stations KONP 101.7, KZQM 104.9, and The Strait 102.1

ORCAA Focus Sheets

As ORCAA addresses both ongoing and unique concerns, the agency develops Focus Sheets to address the most pertinent issues within those areas of concern. The Agency Focus Sheets currently available are listed below.

The following Focus Sheets provide information to the business community about the requirements and timing related to obtaining the permits required to establish a new or modified source of air emissions.