The deadline to file is on May 1.
Air quality has improved, but NWCAA is still asking residents to limit indoor burning to help avoid another ban in the future.
The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.
That includes the former Eldridge Municipal Landfill, the north part of the former Georgia Pacific plant, and part of the Whatcom Waterway.
In a stage 1 burn ban, residents in the affected area are not allowed to burn wood in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves unless it is their only source of heat.
Though western Washington was hit with historic flooding in last month, forecasters say the warm temps prevented an increase to snowpack outside of the highest peaks.
Whatcom County Public Works and water rights consultants will be holding three walk-in informational sessions in January.
The Stewart Mountain Community Forest now totals over 2,100 acres after the $9 million purchase.
To check the daily air quality forecast or learn more about burning regulations in your specific area, visit www.nwcleanairwa.gov.
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Upgraded air quality alerts have been issued for Maple […]