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10 Years of “Whale-Safer” Transits off California – Industry Participation Yields Big Impact for Endangered Whales, Air Quality, & Underwater Noise
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
49 International Shipping Companies Opt In to Protect Endangered Whales & Reduce Air Pollution in Coastal Communities
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
Transition from a High Fire Season to a Winter Preparedness Level – Information on Burn Permit Program
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.
Prescribed Burn Information
Prescribed Pile Burning Scheduled for the Next Week
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.
Prescribed Pile Burns in South County May Occur Over Next Two Weeks
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.
Prescribed Pile Burns in South County May Occur Wednesday-Friday
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.
Public Notices
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Draft Federal Part 70 Permit for J&A Santa Maria – Main Street facility. The Santa Barbara County
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments
Notice of Public Review and Request for Comments Draft Federal Part 70 Permit for the Careaga Lease – Orcutt Hill and Casmalia Oil Fields Stationary
Public Notice – Air Quality Regulatory Measures that May Be Adopted or Amended in 2025
For a pdf of this public notice, please click here. State law (Health and Safety Code §40923) requires the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control
