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60 Global Shipping Lines on Track for Record Year as Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction Program Expands Coastwide July 1
With enrollment in the 2026 season reaching a record-breaking 60 shipping lines, the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) program is pleased to report that the early-season data is demonstrating continued strong industry cooperation with the voluntary vessel-speed reduction (VSR) program to protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution and ocean noise.
Air Quality Information About Fireworks
With the 4th of July holiday coming up, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) reminds Santa Barbara County residents that fireworks cause air pollution that can affect health, especially for sensitive groups like children, seniors, pregnant women, and people with heart or lung conditions.
Residential EV Charging Solutions – Virtual Lunch & Learn on June 29
WHAT: Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Fire Department will be conducting prescribed burns of approximately 5-10 acres per day of grassland and coastal sage scrub.
WHEN: June 5-12. These burns will occur over multiple days. Burning operations may or may not occur on consecutive days, depending on conditions.
Prescribed Burn Information
VSFB Watt Training Burns to Occur Over the Next Week
WHAT: Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Fire Department will be conducting prescribed burns of approximately 5-10 acres per day of grassland and coastal sage scrub.
WHEN: June 5-12. These burns will occur over multiple days. Burning operations may or may not occur on consecutive days, depending on conditions.
Prescribed Burn at USFS Ranger District Office Today and Next Week
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has scheduled a prescribed burn to occur at its Ranger District Office (see map) today, with the potential for continued burning next week. This prescribed burn will use an Air Curtain Incinerator (ACI), which is a pollution-control device used to burn wood by blowing high-velocity air over the fire in a box. This method is quicker and results in less smoke than traditional prescribed burning.
VSFB Watt Training Burns to Occur Over the Next Week
WHAT: Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Fire Department will be conducting prescribed burns of approximately 5-10 acres per day of grassland and coastal sage scrub.
WHEN: June 5-12. These burns will occur over multiple days. Burning operations may or may not occur on consecutive days, depending on conditions.
Public Notices
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments
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 that the siting and operation of each monitor meets the requirements of the federal regulations.
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Draft Federal Part 70 Permit for the Tajiguas Landfill Stationary Source The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution
Notice of Public Review and Comment Opportunity
Red Tail Multifamily Land Development, LLC has applied to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) for a permit to excavate and remediate approximately 1,750 cubic yards of arsenic impacted soil as part of a housing development project located at 125 S. San Marcos Road in Santa Barbara. The impacted soil will be excavated and loaded on trucks for transportation offsite to a State-approved disposal facility. The project site is located within 1,000 feet of El Camino Elementary School and San Marcos High School.
