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For many agriculture
producers, burning is an important option when dealing with
excess residue. The State Department of Ecology is a valued
partner in making sure agriculture burning does not affect public
health.  With
careful monitoring of weather conditions and use of complex
climate models, staff at the department of Ecology makes a Daily
Burn Call. Ecology only allows burning when weather conditions
will allow the smoke to rise fast and dissipate rapidly. This
partnership between agriculture producers and Ecology has resulted
in a dramatic reduction in health impacts related to burning.
Under state statute, Walla Walla County has the authority to
issue agriculture burn permits, and the County has delegated
this authority to the Conservation District. As the permitting
authority for agricultural burning, the District can issue permits
for field burns, orchard tear-out, CRP renovation, and spot
burning. Residential burn permits are obtained from the County,
and special permits for other circumstances (e.g., large brush
piles) are issued directly by the Department of Ecology. The
District offers assistance in completing burn permit applications
by appointment; walk-ins are assisted whenever possible. The
links below offer more information on the burn permit program.
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