The winter weather since November has had a definite impact on air quality in the Spokane area. One of the ways each of us can help improve our air quality is by using an alternative to driving alone to work. JoAnn Fox, Whitworth’s employee transportation coordinator, can assist you in finding an alternative option. Please give her a call at x4413.
If you are looking for a creative way to spend a Saturday with your children or grandchildren, consider signing up for a special program, “I Love Clean Air,” which will take place at Mobius Kids on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more details, please call 509.477.4747, x114.
The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency recently published the winter edition of its newsletter, “On the Air.” The newsletter informs local residents on all aspects of outdoor air pollution. The winter edition includes information on temperature inversions and air quality, and on wood-burning restrictions and burn bans. You can even sign up for e-mail alerts when there is a burn ban. Please visit “On the Air” to read the winter edition of this informative newsletter.
Public Health Position Opening on Clean Air Advisory Council
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) has an immediate opening on its volunteer Advisory Council. People interested in local air quality issues with a background in the public health field are encouraged to apply.
The role of the eight-member Advisory Council is to provide counsel and input on agency programs and regulations that are designed to carry out the purposes of the Washington Clean Air Act.
Successful candidates must be Spokane County residents, have an interest in local air quality issues, and a background in the field of public health. Interested and qualified applicants may apply for the position by submitting a letter of interest to Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Attn: William Dameworth, Director, 3104 E. Augusta Ave., Spokane, WA 99207, by March 1, 2011. The letter should describe the applicant's experience and give a brief explanation of his or her interest in air quality issues.
To learn more about the Advisory Council, click here or contact Bill Dameworth at 477-4727 ext. 121 or wdameworth@spokanecleanair.org.
