The Lassen County Air Pollution Control District is dedicated to ensuring that Lassen County Residents continue to enjoy good clean air for years to come. The District is committed to working cooperatively with local businesses and industry in the implementation of Air Quality Programs.
The Air Quality Index in Lassen County is classified as “GOOD” for the majority of the year. Events such as wildfires and inversion layers in winter months can periodically degrade air quality. During times of poor air quality the District will endeavor to provide Air Quality Index information to the public.
Throughout the year, Air District staff is working to administer grant programs, permit and inspect various stationary sources of air pollution, and enforce state, local, and federal air pollution laws and regulations.
One the programs available is the Woodsmoke Reduction Program.
The Woodsmoke Reduction Program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities.. This program provides an incentive voucher to replace a pre-1988 or homemade non-EPA certified wood-burning stove or fireplace that is used as a primary source of heat with either an EPA-certified wood stove or insert, pellet stove or insert, electric stove or heat pump. Vouchers of $1500 are available to all Lassen County residents with qualifying devices. For low-income residents enhanced vouchers of $3000-$5000 are available. For applications and more information visit http://lassenair.org/woodsmoke-reduction-program.html.
