November 1, 2022: This year the NSAQMD was able to host its annual Burn Wise event at the Veteran’s Hall, at times known as the Wood Stove Work Shop event. Here we discussed the Greater Portola Woodstove Change-out program. The event took place September 24, 2022 midafternoon at the Veteran’s Hall here in

October 20, 2021: Burn Permits are required: You should obtain a CalFire Burn permit to burn your piles. You can obtain one from the link below. Before you burn, remember to first check if it is a permissible burn day. The Burn Day Status is also available by telephone: Western Nevada County: (530) 274-7928Eastern

September 15, 2021: Do you use a wood burning or pellet heating device to heat your home? Have you had your chimney cleaned and sweep by a professional this year? September through early November are great times to start preparing for the winter. One important aspect of winter home preparation is to get

July 23, 2021: Burning Dry Wood Believe it or not now is the optimal time to begin gathering or purchasing your wood for next winter as it can take up to 6 months to 2 years for some wood to be dry enough to burn efficiently in your EPA certified wood stove. There's