• Power Outages.  During extreme weather, PG&E may perform Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) resulting in power loss, potentially lasting for several days.  Visit PG&E site for:   Prepare | Forecast | Alerts ​
  

• ​​Emergency Generators.  District FAQ on emergency generator permit requirements.​​
• Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet.  Take steps now to prepare for fire season. This is especially important for the health of children, older adults, & people with heart or lung disease. 
  
• More Information.  Wildfire Smoke-Considerations for Public Health Officials (2019).  ​A  detailed document for preparation of wildfire smoke.  
  

Bay Area Includes: 

News and Announcements

Please use the map tool at the left to verify your District and to determine jurisdiction for permit and grant programs.

Today's Air Quality

Local and Regional Air Quality in "Near Real Time" with Health index (AQI).

Community Programs

Incentives for EVs, EV Chargers, Wood stoves, Clean Diesel &Community Projects​.

Planning & Sustainability

Legislative Platform, Support of Climate Sustainability, Partners, & Activities.

​Bloomfield, Cotati, El Verano, Fulton, Glen Ellen, Graton, Kenwood, Penngrove, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Valley Ford, Windsor.​​

Contact:  Web or 1-800-HELP-AIR​

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• June 17, 2019:  CAL FIRE suspends residential burning for Sonoma County (agricultural & prescribed burns may be allowed with pre-authorization).  Read More...
  

• June 10, 2019:  "Above normal significant fire potential" forecast through September.  Read More...​

• Don't Get Burned By Buying or Selling a Non-certified Wood Stove.  District rule and county building code require sale and installation of EPA-certified stoves for new construction and remodeling.  Read More..​​
• Online Payment Option for permits. See our "Permits" page for available options.
  

​Contact    |   Call:  (707) 433-5911   |   District FAQs

Northern Sonoma Includes: 

Annapolis, Bodega, Bodega Bay, Camp Meeker, Cazadero, Cloverdale, Duncans Mills, Forestville, Geyserville, Guerneville, Healdsburg, Jenner, Monte Rio, Rio Nido, Sea Ranch.

Air District Boards

Board of Directors, Hearing Board, and

Meeting Schedule & Agendas.

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Prepare for Fire Season

Permits and Notifications

Air Quality Permits, Open Burning, Asbestos, Smog Exemptions & Online Payments.

Check the map below to verify by your address:

Welcome!  The Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District is the regulatory agency responsible for air quality in the northern Sonoma County region.

There are two air districts in Sonoma County with separate territory, air pollution control programs, and regulations: 

• Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District 
• Bay Area Air Quality Management District​
  

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