wood smoke

Efforts to alleviate smoke issues in the Oakridge-Westfir area are being helped through a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.

An initiative enabled by Oregon Senate Bill 762 will help some Oakridge and Westfir residents breathe easier.

Stagnant air in the southern Willamette Valley has led the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency to urge people to avoid burning wood to heat their homes for the next few days

Poor air conditions across the region have led agencies to announce smoke bans and advisories. The National Weather Service has issued an air stagnation…

Wood smoke has long been a lingering issue in the Lane County city of Oakridge. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, efforts to reduce it are now getting help…

Wood smoke from fireplaces and stoves is contributing to elevated levels of air pollution in Oakridge and Eugene/Springfield. The Lane Regional Air…