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Smoke Management Program
Overview Utah’s smoke program is designed to mitigate the impacts of prescribed fire on air quality, visibility, and public safety, in terms of smoke. EPA has recognized Utah’s smoke program since 1999, as part of approving the Regional Haze SIP. The program is included in the code of federal regulations. Before igniting a prescribed fire,…
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Wildfires: Where There’s Smoke, There’s Pollution
Originally published July 5, 2016 By Donna Kemp Spangler Wildfire season is in full swing, most notably in central and southern Utah, where firefighters continue to battle several stubborn wildfires. Although individuals along the Wasatch Front may not be directly impacted by the wildfires burning south of here, the smoke from fires can have a…
