The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and County of Santa Barbara Health Department have upgraded the Air Quality Watch to an Alert for the Cuyama area, which is in closest proximity to the Madre Fire. Smoke and ash from the Madre Fire is affecting air quality. Conditions can change quickly, and an Air Quality Watch remains in effect for the rest of the county.
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is excited to announce that the 2025 Clean Air Grant program application window is open. Applications will be accepted starting today, Monday, July 28, through Friday, September 5. Approximately $3.5 million is available for voluntary Clean Air Grant projects this year.
SOUTH CENTRAL COAST BASINWIDE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COUNCIL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICERS Gary Willey, APCO San Luis Obispo County APCD Ali Ghasemi, APCO Ventura County APCD Aeron Arlin Genet, APCO Santa Barbara County APCD COUNCIL MEMBERS Kate Secrest, Vice-Chair Councilmember, City of Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo County Pedro Chavez
The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and County of Santa Barbara Health Department have upgraded the Air Quality Watch to an Alert for the Cuyama area, which is in closest proximity to the Madre Fire. Smoke and ash from the Madre Fire is affecting air quality. Conditions can change quickly, and an Air Quality Watch remains in effect for the rest of the county.
The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and County of Santa Barbara Health Department issued an Air Quality Watch for Santa Barbara County to be in effect until conditions improve. The Madre Fire burning along Highway 166 between Highway 101 and New Cuyama is producing significant smoke; currently, ground-level conditions are good to moderate countywide.
Public Notice (opens in a new tab) | Meeting Audio A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Approval of Minutes (opens in a new tab) Approve minutes of the March 5, 2025 regular meeting. C. Announcements/Staff Reports Receive announcements or reports from staff on matters of interest to the
The Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, and Ventura County Air Pollution Control Districts (APCD) encourage residents to prepare for potential poor air quality caused by smoke, now that the area has entered peak wildfire season.
Smoke and ash from wildfires contain very small particles known as particulate matter that can travel hundreds of miles. These particles harm the lungs and heart and can cause coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulty, chest pain, nausea and, in severe instances, premature mortality. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, kids, and pregnant women are especially sensitive.
The best protection against wildfire smoke is to stay indoors as much as possible when smoke is present. Take these steps to stay safe.
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is excited to announce a free electric off-road and landscape equipment demonstration:
WHEN: Wednesday, July 9, 10AM to 1PM
WHERE: Allan Hancock College – South Campus Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Track, 1300 South College Drive, Santa Maria
July 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION In-person: 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA, Wisteria Conference room Public Notice (opens in a new tab) (PDF) Case No. 2025-12-N (90-Day Variance) Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. 2500 Miguelito Road Lompoc, CA 93436 Hearing – To consider
SPECIAL MEETING Approval of Minutes (opens in a new tab) – Approve minutes of the May 15, 2025 regular meeting. Update on Public Outreach Activities (opens in a new tab) – Receive and file an update on District outreach activities. District Grant and Incentives Program Activity (opens in a new tab) –
