Newsletter Directory

2008

In this issue:

• Ferries bring biofuels back on board

• Take the Cool School Challenge

• Time and funds running out for Marysville Wood Stove Replacement Program

• Funds depleted for Tacoma-Pierce County Wood Stove Replacement Program 

• Think fresh -- Celebrate Earth Day

• Spring clean up – free yard waste drop-off for King County residents 

• Be “air aware” for Air Quality Awareness Week April 28 - May 2

• Announcements:

• Clean Air Agency reaches out to communities at local events

• Employment opportunity: Environmental Justice intern

In this issue:

• Puget Sound region’s ozone attainment status in question

• Think Fresh with these spring clean-air tips

• Don't miss out as Wood Stove Replacement Program nears end

• Practical earth-friendly ideas at the Seattle Green Festival

• "Land Use in Washington" conference

• Seattle CityClub presents “Climate Protection: What’s Washington’s Plan?”

• Announcements:

• Permit open for comment

• Request for Proposal

• Employment opportunities

In this issue:

• Puget Sound Wood Stove Replacement Programs extended two months

• Seattle and Tacoma ports adopt Clean Air Strategy

• Think Fresh with these auto tips

• Public comment on proposed outdoor burning rule change ends Feb. 28

• How was December’s air?

• Announcements:

• Permit open for comment and public hearing

• Employment opportunities

• Master Home Environmentalist program

• Air Quality & Health Workshop

• 2008 National Air Quality Conference

In this issue:

• Taking public comments for outdoor burn ban proposal

• Apply now for wood stove replacement program

• Meet our new room mate: Clean Cities Coalition

• Join us at the Phinney Remodeling Fair

• 2006 Air Quality Data Summary available online

• How was November’s air?

• Announcements:

• Requests for Proposal

• Employment opportunity

2007

In this issue:

• Clean Air Agency proposes expanding outdoor burn ban boundaries
• Wood stove replacement program takes off!
• Holiday Clean Air Tips
• How was October’s air?
• Announcements:
• We’re looking for a few (opinionated) volunteers
• Permit open for comment
• Requests for Proposal

In this issue:

• Burn ban possible over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
• New Wood Stove Replacement program offers big $$ to switch to cleaner heating devices
• Dec. 5 public hearing regarding non-attainment designation for Tacoma-Pierce County
• How was September’s air?
• Announcements:
• Permit open for comment

In this issue:

• We're testing 100 mpg plug-in hybrids!
• Check for emissions ratings when car shopping
• Burn Ban season is upon us – stay in the know
• We’re hitting the TV airwaves
• Seattle launches Climate Action Now
• Free “Air Quality and Your Health” DVD
• How was August’s air?
• Announcements:
• Permit open for comment
• Request for Proposal (RFP)

In this issue:

• Make your fall yard care people and planet friendly
• Light your world – and save money, too!
• How was July’s air?
• Announcements:
• Don’t miss the Clean Vehicles Now! conference and exhibit on Sept. 19
• Roads and Transit Ballot Measure debate at CityClub Sept. 20
• Clean Air Agency Public Hearings held on Sept. 27

In this issue:

• Tacoma Rail is now idling less
• Join us at the Duwamish River Festival
• Meet our new Advisory Council members
• Plan your commute during (and beyond) the I-5 lane closure
• How was May's air?
• Announcements: 
• We’re hiring!
• Permit open for comment

In this issue:

• Board of Directors approves agency’s 10-year strategic plan
• New simplified online process for asbestos notifications
• Come out and see us at summer fairs
• How was April's air?
• Announcements: Permit open for comment

In this issue:

• Clean Air Agency celebrates 40 years
• Northwest ports join forces to reduce maritime air emissions
• Be ozone smart and do your part for cleaner summer air
• Know the facts about recreational fires
• How was March's air?
• Announcements 

In this issue:

• Comprehensive study on maritime air emissions released
• "Think Fresh" ad campaign promotes clean-air choices
• Test your "AQ" IQ
• Celebrate Bike Month by cycling to nearby errands
• Rebates on air-friendly mowers through May 15
• How was February's air?
• Announcements: 
• EPA hearing for Locomotive and Marine Diesel Rule
• Faster Freight – Cleaner Air conference
• NW Biodiesel Forum

In this issue:

• Agency adopts new clean-air growth management policies
• Shipping lines make fuel switch to help keep port air clean
• The scoop on yard-waste burning
• Breathe easier while mowing your yard this spring
• Celebrate Earth Day
• How was January's air?
• Announcements

In this issue:

• New EPA rules to clean up Northwest gasoline
• Clean Air/Clean Fuels bill moving through state legislature
• Learn about biofuels
• Special discounts offered on natural gas and propane stoves and fireplaces
• “Faster Freight – Cleaner Air” conference this spring
• How was December’s air?
• Announcements

In this issue:

• Burn Ban cancelled – thanks for doing your part to clear the air
• Seeking Pierce County candidates for Advisory Council at-large position
• We’re moving – here’s where and why
• No power, no problem!  Special discounts offered on natural gas and propane stoves and fireplaces
• “Faster Freight – Cleaner Air” conference this spring
• How was November’s air?
• Announcements

2006

In this issue:

• "Clean Air Rangers" recognized for clean-air efforts
• Clean-burning firelogs for a cleaner home hearth
• Gas fireplaces at a discount (and they work in a power outage)
• Ad campaign raises awareness about health effects of outdoor burning
• Get a FREE poster
• Don’t burn that storm debris!
• How was October’s air?

In this issue:

• Winterize your home to save money AND clear the air
• If you burn, know the law
• Today's electric fireplaces look nice and heat efficiently – no kidding
• Pierce County’s Public Works workhorses get a diesel retrofit
• 2007 Clean Air Calendars are here (and free!)
• How was September’s air?

In this issue:

• Sustainable Business Conference
• Air quality information just a click away
• It’s Burn Ban season
• New outdoor burning TV ad campaign
• Cleaner school buses, cleaner air
• How was the air in August?

In this issue:

• Drive smarter – Better gas mileage means cleaner air
• Agency to partner with Holland America Line on seawater scrubber study
• Snohomish County is filling up with veggies
• Smog sullies June’s ai

In this issue:

• Smog: The downside of summer sunlight
• July' s heat wave leads to ozone action
• How YOU can be a Smog Watch action hero
• Local refiners provide smog-reducing gasoline
• 2005 Air Quality Data Summary finds ozone and fine particles are still a concern
• How was May's air?

In this issue:

• Two more cruise ships to plug in while at port
• What’s the State of the Air?
• Governor Gregoire proclaims May as Clean Air, Asthma Awareness month
• Be in the know as you enjoy the glow –A reminder about recreational fires
• Monthly air quality data summary: March

In this issue:

• Earth Day choices for every day
• NW Natural Yard Days means mower discounts
• Local agencies recognized for clean air excellence
• Why worry about diesel exhaust
• Commute by bike AND bus (or train)
• February’s air quality was mostly moderate
• Visit us at EcoFest

In this issue:

• What do you want to read about?
• Peninsula schools get clean buses
• Make your yard air friendly
• Scrap that uncertified wood stove
• Meet our Board of Directors
• January's air quality was good
• Visit us at the Livable Communities Fair

In this issue:

• Yes, it’s cold, but check before you burn
• Air-friendly disposal options for storm debris
• Wanted: Education representative to serve on agency’s Advisory Council
• Darrington students wow national air-quality experts with local program
• Monthly air quality data summary – December had its good and bad days
• Agency meteorologist receives national award
• Agency stakeholders help create our future
• Longshore workers endorse efforts to reduce port-related diesel emission

In this issue:

• So how was our air quality?
• EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for Particle Pollution
• Look for clean-diesel projects in your area
• Home-heating relief for low-income families

2005

In this issue:

• Why do we call a burn ban?
• Check before you burn
• Tips for a clean, green holiday season
• Clean Air Agency welcomes new public-at-large board member
• Idling = 0 mpg (and pollutes the air, too)

In this issue:

• Stagnant weather could bring season’s first burn ban
• Keep an eye on air quality this winter
• Manufactured logs are a clean-burning option for holiday fires
• Local employers among the nation’s top 20 Best Workplaces for Commuters
• Our daily actions affect our urban environment – here’s help to make yours a positive impact

In this issue:

• Burn ban season is here; are you ready?
• Darrington residents look to heat cleaner
• Washington state explores biofuels industry
• Look for clean-diesel projects in your area
• Request your 2006 Clean Air Calendar today

In this issue:

• We’re helping you breathe a little easier…
• Survey finds residents concerned about air quality but not sure what to do
• Many projects across the region are cleaning up diesel exhaust
• Upcoming conference to focus on preparing for climate change impacts
• 2004 Air Quality Data Summary reports progress and challenges

In this issue:

• Agency and its partners pursue cleaner cars, revised burn ban threshold
• Climate Protection: Begin now, and begin with determination
• Prosthetics maker increases production, reduces toxics
• Hundreds of diesel vehicles running cleaner
• New monitoring technology helps trace odor source
• Meet our Advisory Council: Steve Gerritson
• Clean Air Corner--Want to comment on air pollution permits?
• 2004 a banner year for Pierce Transit

2004

In this issue:

• Puget Sound region escapes latest EPA dirty-air list
• Rules for burning land-clearing debris under review
• Innovative car-sharing program reduces agency motor-pool costs
• “The Amazing White-Handkerchief Test” proves effectiveness of Clean School Bus Program
• Driving clean and green: It protects our air and our climate
• Award-winning French roast yields insights into emissions from coffee roasting
• Meet our Advisory Council: Derrick Crawley
• Clean Air Corner - Tips for businesses

In this issue:

• Gasoline industry helps agency solve compliance conundrum
• Pilot project reduces idling
• Meet our Advisory Council: Linda Waltie advises agency
• FY2004 recap and FY2005 plans
• McLerran reflects on 10 years
• Agency targets marine emissions
• Clean Air Corner - Tips for businesses
• UW health researchers receive $30 million grant

In this issue:

• State lawmakers to consider burn-ban legislation to protect public health in winter
• New state-funded effortprotects children’s health
• Stakeholders begin work on climate change goal
• An eyewitness report: Region cuts fine-particle pollution by 75%
• At a Tacoma company, switching solvents saves money, time
• Seattle Public Library purchases first natural-gas bookmobile in nation
• Meet our Advisory Council -- David Nemens: “A better way”
• Study links fine-particle pollution to heart disease
• Eight biodiesel stations now open to public

2003

In this issue:

• It's as clear as day: Customer feedback is central to agency’s success
• Clean Air Agency takes lead in reshaping U.S. air monitoring strategy
• Ships converting to cleaner diesel
• News in brief
• Agency sleuths seek solutions to stinky odors
• Winter weather brought 14 burn-ban days
• Agency testifies on burn-ban legislation

In this issue:

• Lawmakers get A+ for passing school-bus legislation
• Lawmakers extinguish wood-smoke bill
• Construction industry’s dust bites the dust
• Accomplishments of FY2003 and plans for FY2004
• Smog: The downside of summer sunlight
• Hot partnerships hose down illegal outdoor fires
• News in brief: New e-mail service brings more choices

In this issue:

• Clean buses to begin carrying school children this winter
• State tests cleaner ferry fuels
• Non-road diesel studied
• Better burn-ban law under design
• Round-the-clock air quality info
• New campaign: "Burn Smart, Burn Clean"
• News in brief: Kid's Fair
• Meet our Advisory Council: Greg Tisdel
• Climate change consultants chosen
• Clean Air Corner: Tips for businesses

In this issue:

• Agency asking lawmakers to fund new program and revise real-estate form
• Commentary: Weather pattern brings sun … and burn bans
• Newest Diesel Solutions partners are in school or on the water
• Diesel Solutions — leading the way to cleaner diesel vehicles
• Innovative alternative-fuel and clean-diesel programs take off at Sea-Tac Airport
• Gasoline businesses working with agency to design topnotch air-quality program
• Agency joining Flexcar: saves money, supports car-sharing program
• KOMO “For Kids’ Sake” campaign delivers clean-air messages to TV audiences
• Air pollution linked to higher medical costs

2002

In this issue:

• Agency to establish global climate change program
• Two agency partnership programs win awards
• New and current strategies focus on ozone, carbon monoxide standards
• Pilot program recognizes environmentally savvy autobody shops
• Agency in forefront on air quality forecasting
• Korean-speaking employee contributes to dry cleaner and gas station programs
• Non-polluting lawn mowers to be sold at discounted prices during NW Natural Yard Days
• Clean Air Agency sends message to public: “When you clean your yard, don’t dirty the air”

In this issue:

• Toxic air pollutants are significant problem, says new agency study
• Agency’s partners contribute to reducing summertime smog
• Survey shows people care about clean air
• Commentary: Pondering a cultural mystery
• FY2002 accomplishments
  • Launched new programs, expanded partnerships, won awards
• FY2003 plans
  • Adding new initiatives, planning for the future, improving what we do now
• Coffee, beer and doughnuts can cause air pollution side-effects
• Air Operating Permits now on Web

In this issue:

• Winter forecast: Firing up wood-burning education
• New transit, school partners fuel growth of Diesel Solutions program
• Commentary: What? My chimney smoke is green?
• Fort Lewis gives new meaning to "Army green" with innovative environmental program
• Scientists link fine particles with lung cancer, heart disease

2001

• Diesel Solutions project will reduce toxic diesel pollution
• Join the Clean Air Network, be an Air Watcher
• Program for wood-smoke complaints changing
• How do we know when to call a burn ban?
• Agency launching gasoline-vapor initiative
• Survey confirms successful Kitsap County outdoor burn ban campaign
• Course on stack testing coming in March
• New approach to pre-construction permitting reduces paperwork for many businesses
• Dry cleaner fees drop 67 percent