Prescribed Burn to Occur to Occur Today

WHEN: May 30, depending on conditions.

WHERE: The Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve (see map).

WHY: The purpose of the prescribed burn is to facilitate coastal grassland habitat restoration at a 40-acre site at the Preserve. The goal is to remove non-native plants and thatch to clear the area for native plant restoration in the fall. Prescribed burns can help prevent the spread of wildfires and can reduce impacts to watersheds that can result in soil loss and sedimentation. The burn will be conducted when the meteorological conditions are highly favorable to direct smoke away from population centers.

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Prescribed Burn to Occur in Late May or Early June

The upcoming prescribed burn is led by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) at the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve. The purpose of the prescribed burn is to facilitate coastal grassland habitat restoration at a 40-acre site at the Preserve. The goal is to remove non-native plants and thatch to clear the area for native plant restoration in the fall. The Nature Conservancy has coordinated the burn with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, who will be present at the burn.

The burn is planned for one day between May 27-30. If conditions do not allow for burning during this window, the back-up week will be June 9-14. If the burn does not occur during these two windows, the burn will be postponed until Fall 2025. The 40-acre site consists primarily of non-native annual grasses and noxious weeds like black mustard.

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Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments

Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Air Monitoring Network Plan for Santa Barbara County The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has prepared an annual air monitoring network plan for the county. The plan includes a statement of the purpose for each air monitor, and evidence

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HBNC Actions – May 15, 2025

I. Convene II. Roll Call III. Election of Chair for 2025 IV. Public Comment Period V. New Business A. Discuss and consider options for filling the expiring term of Mr. Lee-Volker Cox who holds the Public Member position on the APCD Hearing Board. B. Discuss and consider options for filling

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APCD Board Actions – May 15, 2025

Closed Session Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6) District-designated representative: Aeron Arlin Genet. Employee organizations: Engineering & Technicians Association. Approval of Minutes – Approve minutes of the March 20, 2025 regular meeting. Update on Public Outreach Activities – Receive and file an update on District outreach activities. District Grant

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Prescribed Pile Burning Scheduled for the Next Week

WHAT: Prescribed pile burning of approximately 40 treated acres of slash from felled dead trees and brush.
WHEN: May 14-21. Most burning operations will begin in the morning and conclude in the afternoon. However, some burning operations may continue through the evening to allow for full consumption of flammable material.
WHERE: Burning will occur at various forest administrative sites (updated on Los Padres Twitter/X and Facebook accounts). The sites for this period are the Painted Cave and Trout Club areas.

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APCD Launches “Heat Clean Program”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2025 En Español Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD: (805) 979-8283 Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Launches “Heat Clean Program” Voluntary program offers incentives to replace residential wood-burning heaters with zero-emission fireplace inserts or heat pumps SANTA BARBARA COUNTY,

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APCD Opens New Santa Maria Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2025 En Español Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD: (805) 979-8283 Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Opens New Santa Maria Office Green building features and agency projects shared as part of ribbon-cutting ceremony SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Santa

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Notice of Public Review and Comment Opportunity

Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Draft Federal Part 70 Permit for the City of Santa Maria Landfill – Santa Maria Regional Landfill Stationary Source The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has issued the draft federal Part 70 permit to the City of Santa Maria

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