Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is pleased to announce the winners of its first “Keep Our Air Clean” Student Art Contest. Earlier this school year, APCD invited students from schools across Santa Barbara County to participate in the contest, offering students a platform to express their creativity and raise awareness about the importance of air quality and the actions that individuals and communities can take to maintain clean air.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2025 Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD: (805) 979-8283 10 Years of “Whale-Safer” Transits off California

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2025 Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD: (805) 979-8283 49 International Shipping Companies Opt In

WHAT: State-approved Vegetation Management Program burn of approximately 500 acres of chaparral, sage scrub, and Oak Woodland with grass understory.
WHEN: December 7-10, depending on conditions. This burn will occur over 3-4 days. Burning operations may or may not occur on consecutive days, depending on conditions. If burning does not occur on consecutive days, an additional day-before media advisory will be distributed. Burning operations will occur on permissive burn days.
WHERE: Spaulding/Midland area, approximately 3 miles north of Los Olivos.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2024 En Español Contact: Aeron Arlin Genet, Executive Director / Air Pollution Control Officer, (805) 979-8282 Santa Barbara County Air

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District encourage Santa Barbara County residents to stay aware of local air quality conditions. Wildfires throughout the western United States are producing significant smoke that is being transported around the country, including to our area.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District encourage Santa Barbara County residents to stay aware of local air quality conditions. Wildfires throughout the western United States are producing significant smoke that is being transported around the country, including to our area.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2024 Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, (805) 979-8283 En Español Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Announces “Keep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 25, 2024 En Español Contact:Aeron Arlin Genet, Executive Director / Air Pollution Control Officer, (805) 979-8282 National Drive Electric Week – September

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 14, 2024 En Español Contact:Aeron Arlin Genet, Air Pollution Control Officer, (805) 979-8282 Electric Off-Road Equipment Demonstration Event in Santa MariaAPCD Co-hosting