APCD News Releases

News Releases

May 22, 2013	Air Quality Watch Issued for Northern Santa Barbara County - High WInds Could Produce Elevated Particle Levels
May 6, 2013	Hot Weather Impacts Air Quality
May 3, 2013	Air Quality Warning Issued for Santa Barbara County - Elevated Particle and Ozone Levels in Some Areas
May 2, 2013	Air Quality Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County - Smoke from Springs Fire May Impact Some Areas
April 16, 2013	Air Quality Watch Issued for Northern Santa Barbara County - High WInds Could Produce Elevated Particle Levels
April 5, 2013	Air Quality Watch Issued for Northern Santa Barbara County - High WInds Could Produce Elevated Particle Levels
November 13, 2012	Air Quality Watch Issued for Northern Santa Barbara County - Smoke from Coon Creek Fire in San Luis Obsipo County May Impact Some Areas
October 17, 2012	Air Quality Watch for Southern and Central Santa Barbara County - Smoke and Ash from Lookout Fire May Impact Some Areas
June 7, 2012	Air Quality Watch Extended Until Friday Morning
June 5, 2012	Air Quality Watch Issued for Northern Santa Barbara County - High Winds Could Produce Elevated Particle Levels
May 25, 2012	Air Quality Warning Extended Through the Weekend - High Winds and Elevated Particle Levels Expected for Northern Santa Barbara County
May 23, 2012	Air Quality Warning Issued for Northern Santa Barbara County - High Winds Expected to Produce Elevated Particle Levels
April 10, 2012	$250,000 in Grants Secured to Help Tri-Counties Prepare for Plug-In Electric Vehicles on the Central Coast
April 5, 2012	Air Quality Warning Issued for Northern Santa Barbara County - High Winds Producing Elevated Particle Levels
March 6, 2012	Air Quality Warning Issued for Northern Santa Barbara County - High Winds Producing Elevated Particle Levels
February 28, 2012	First Public EV Charging Stations in Solvang - Ribbon Cutting is Thursday, March 1, 2012
November 8, 2011	$1,000 for your Old Car, Pickup, Van or SUV
October 24, 2011	Tips for Cleaner Fireplace Burning and Safer Homes
September 23, 2011	EPA Federal Ozone Standard Announcement - Santa Barbara County Considered “Marginal” Nonattainment
August 22, 2011	Van Mullem Appointed New District Director
May 5, 2011	Smog Season Begins - Hot Weather Impacts Air Quality
November 12, 2010	Air Quality Watch for Northern Santa Barbara County
October 25, 2010	Ten Tips for Safer, Cleaner Fireplace Burning
September 28, 2010	Hot, Dry Weather Impacts Air Quality - State and Federal Standards Exceeded in Santa Barbara County
June 1, 2010	District Receives National Award from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Santa Barbara Car Free Project
May 20, 2010	$1,000 for your Old Car, Pickup, Van or SUV - Program Now Pays $1,000 per Gasoline or Diesel Vehicle, 1992 and Older
March 29, 2010	International Action on Marine Shipping Good News for Santa Barbara County’s Air Quality
November 17, 2009	Safer, Cleaner Fireplace Burning
October 28, 2009	Air Quality Warning Canceled
October 27, 2009	Air Quality Warning Issued for Santa Barbara County - High Winds Producing Elevated Particle Levels
September 18, 2009	Air Quality Information: Wind Events May Stir up Ash and Soot Locations Near Burned Areas of Concern
August 20, 2009	Air Quality Watch Canceled
August 18, 2009	Air Quality Watch Re-Issued for Santa Barbara County – Particularly Northern Area of County– Falling Ash; Potential for Smoke
August 17, 2009	Air Quality Watch Re-Issued for Santa Barbara County – Particularly Northern Area of County– Falling Ash; Potential for Smoke
August 14, 2009	Air Quality Watch in Effect through Weekend-Falling Ash, Potential for Smoke
August 13, 2009	Air Quality Watch Re-Issued for Santa Barbara County - Particularly Northern Areas - Falling Ash of Concern
August 12, 2009	Air Quality Watch Re-Issued for Santa Barbara County – Particularly Northern Areas
August 11, 2009	Air Quality Watch Re-Issued for Santa Barbara County – Particularly Northern Areas of County
August 10, 2009	Air Quality Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County – Particularly Northern Areas of County
May 18, 2009	Air Quality Watch for Santa Barbara Canceled
May 15, 2009	Air Quality Watch for Santa Barbara in Effect through Weekend- Ash Still of Concern; Residents Cautioned about Post–Fire Cleanup
May 13, 2009	Air Quality Watch Continues for Santa Barbara−Residents Cautioned about Post–Fire Cleanup
May 11, 2009	Air Quality Watch Continues for Santa Barbara−Residents Cautioned about Post–Fire Cleanup
May 10, 2009	Air Quality Watch Continues for Santa Barbara Residents−Cautioned about Post–Fire Cleanup
May 9, 2009	Air Quality Warning for Santa Barbara Revised to Air Quality Watch Air Quality has Improved; Smoke May Still Impact Localized Areas and Winds May Stir Ash into Air
May 8, 2009	Air Quality Warning Continues for Southern Santa Barbara High Winds Forecast to Continue; Smoke and Soot from Jesusita Fire
May 7, 2009	Air Quality Warning Continues for Southern Santa Barbara High Winds Forecast to Continue; Smoke and Soot from Jesusita Fire
May 6, 2009	Air Quality Warning Continues for Southern Santa Barbara High Winds Forecast to Continue; Smoke and Soot from Jesusita Fire
May 5, 2009	Air Quality Warning Issued for Santa Barbara - Area East of Highway 154
December 14, 2008	Air Quality Warning Cancelled
December 13, 2008	Air Quality Warning Issued - High Winds Stirring Up Dust and Ash; Warning in Effect through Saturday
December 11, 2008	Safer, Cleaner Fireplace Burning
November 25, 2008	Asbestos and Fire Cleanup - Reissue of Information Previously Posted and Issued
November 21, 2008	Air Quality Watch Canceled - Air Quality has Improved; Residents Cautioned about Post-Fire Cleanup
November 20, 2008	Air Quality Watch Reissued for Southern Santa Barbara County Forecast for Strong Winds; Potential for Poor Air Quality in Some Areas
November 17, 2008	Air Quality Watch Reissued - Residents Cautioned about Post-Fire Cleanup of Ash and Asbestos-Containing Building Materials
November 16, 2008	Air Quality Warning Downgraded to Air Quality Watch - Residents Cautioned about Cleanup of Asbestos-Containing Building Materials
November 15, 2008	Air Quality Warning Reissued
November 14, 2008 3:00 PM	Air Quality Warning in Effect through Weekend - Residents Cautioned about Cleanup of Asbestos-Containing Building Materials
November 14, 2008	Air Quality Warning Issued for Santa Barbara and Montecito Smoke from Tea Fire; Warning in Effect through the Weekend
November 10, 2008	$800 for Car or Pickup 1992 and Older -Need Ready Cash? Stuff Your Wallet and Clean the Air
October 10, 2008	Air Quality Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County - High Winds Stirring Up Dust; Watch in Effect through the Weekend
July 25, 2008	Air Quality Advisory No Longer in Effect for Santa Barbara County
July 14, 2008	Precautionary Air Quality Advisory Remains in Effect for Goleta Only
July 10, 2008	Precautionary Air Quality Advisory for Santa Barbara County in Effect through the Weekend - Smoke and Ash May Still Still Affect Some Areas; Residents Urged Not to Use Leaf Blowers for Ash Clean Up
July 7, 2008	Air Quality Advisory for Santa Barbara County Changed to Precautionary - Smoke May Still Affect Some Areas; Ash May Be in the Air
July 3, 2008	Air Quality Advisory in Effect for Santa Barbara County
July 2, 2008	Precautionary Air Quality Advisory in Effect for Santa Barbara County
June 27, 2008	Precautionary Air Quality Advisory in Effect for the Weekend for Santa Barbara County
June 23,2008	Portable Construction Equipment Must Now Be Registered with State or Permitted by County Air Pollution Agency
May 13, 2008	Start of Fire Season Calls for Attention to Air Quality and Health
January 23, 2008	APCD Sues EPA
December 28, 2007	Air Quality Advisory Cancelled
December 27, 2007	Air Quality Advisory for Dust and Ash
December 26, 2007	Air Quality Advisory for Dust and Ash
December 24, 2007	Air Quality Advisory for Dust and Ash
October 24, 2007	Air Quality Conditions Improving Air Quality Advisory is no longer in effect
October 23, 2007	Air Quality Advisory for Smoke, Ash, and Soot
October 22, 2007	APCD Files Intent to Sue EPA
October 22, 2007	Precautionary Health Advisory for Smoke and Ash
October 20, 2007	Air Quality Advisory Due to Blowing Ash
September 17, 2007	2007 Green Award Winners Announced
August 28, 2007	Precautionary Smoke Advisory for Areas Impacted by the Zaca Fire
August 10, 2007	Health Advisory Continues: Expectation of Increased Smoke
August 3, 2007	Health Advisory for Areas Impacted by Smoke from the Zaca Fire
July 29, 2007	Update on Precautionary Smoke Advisory for Areas Impacted by the Zaca Fire
July 19, 2007	Update on Precautionary Smoke Advisory for Areas Impacted by the Zaca Fire
July 13, 2007	Precautionary Smoke Advisory for Areas Impacted by the Zaca Fire
June 21, 2007	County Achieves an Air Quality Milestone
April 16, 2007	Green Award Nominations Start on April 22nd
December 22 2006	Smoke Advisory
December 12, 2006	Save up to 50% with 2007 Santa Barbara Car Free Experience Discount Package ~Take a Vacation from Your Car & Spare the Air !
October 24, 2006	Precautionary Smoke Advisory for Areas Affected by Hope Ranch Bluff Fire
September 27, 2006	Smoke Advisory ? Cuyama Valley - Harmful Smoke from the Day Fire
September 22, 2006	Precautionary Statement - Areas May Be Affected by Smoke from the Day Fire
September 19, 2006	Smoke Advisory Cancelled
September 18, 2006	Health Advisory Extended - Harmful Smoke from the Day Fire
September 18, 2006	2006 Green Award Winners Announced - Consortium Celebrates the Thirteenth Annual Green Awards Program
September 17, 2006	Health Advisory - Harmful Smoke from the Day Fire
August 2, 2006	New 20 Percent Savings on Amtrak? Travel through Santa Barbara Car Free Project Offer
June 21, 2006	Advisory for Areas Affected by Smoke from Wild Fire
June 20, 2006	Green Award Deadline Extended
May 1, 2006	Old Car Buy Back - $800 for your 1988 or Older Car
April 24, 2006	May is Clean Air Month and May 2nd is World Asthma Day
April 17, 2006	Green Award Nominations Start April 21st
April 6, 2006	Come to 2006 Earth Day Festival Car Free and Win
March 2, 2006	Robot Lands at Santa Maria Discovery Museum
December 12, 2005	Cleaner Fireplace Burning: Top Five Tips
November 18, 2005	Precautionary Statement for Areas Affected by Smoke from Wild Fire
November 14, 2005	Air Pollution Control District Launches ?Guide to a Clean-Air Ride?
September 30, 2005	Precautionary Statement for Areas Affected by Smoke from Wild Fires
September 19, 2005	2005 Green Award Winners Announced
August 29, 2005	Amnesty Starts September 1st for Portable Equipment Operators
June 15, 2005	APCD Receives Air Monitoring Excellence Award
April 25, 2005	May is Clean Air Month
April 18, 2005	Green Award Nominations Start on Earth Day
April 15, 2005	Come to Earth Day Car Free and WIN
January 1, 2005	2005 Santa Barbara Car Free Vacation Package Unwrapped
December 15, 2004	Kids Care for Clean Air Contest Winners Announced - Winning Artwork Featured on 2005 Calendar
September 20, 2004	2004 Green Award Winners Announced -- Consortium Celebrates the Eleventh Annual Green Awards Program
September 13, 2004	Pollution Prevention Week 2004: It's Time to Make a Green Difference
June 6, 2004	Health Advisory Issued for Gaviota Fire Smoke
April 26, 2004	Santa Barbara Car Free Wins U.S. EPA Region 9 Award; Project Also Wins State Tourism Marketing Excellence Award
April 12, 2004	Green Award Nominations Open
April 12, 2004	"Kids Care for Clean Air" Calendar Contest Annnounced
April 8, 2004	Come to Earth Day Car Free and WIN!
April 6, 2004	Save Your Money ? Don?t Top Off Your Gas Tank! Save Your Health and Save Your Planet, too
March 22, 2004	APCD Director Retires; New Director Appointed
Jan. 14, 2004	Discover Santa Barbara with 2004 Car Free Vacation Package: Save $$ and the Air
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