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The physical environment is a crucial component of any individual’s health and wellbeing. Every community needs access to safe air, land and water.
In Lane County, the poorest outdoor air quality is most often attributed to natural sources of pollution like local or distant wildfires. However, air quality can be negatively impacted by human-generated sources, such as inefficient wood stoves and fireplaces, emissions from vehicles, and industrial emissions.
The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency is the only local Air Authority in Oregon. LRAPA’s fulltime staff work to achieve and maintain clean air across the county. Supported by our member entities of Lane County, Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Oakridge, and guided by our nine-member Board of Directors, we play an active role in community development and planning. Despite an increase in population and traffic, the air quality for Lane County’s metro area has continued to improve since our inception in 1968.
This community page connects to the many programs and resources available from LRAPA.
Upcoming Events
Find meeting dates, times, and agendas on our public calendar. Click here to view.
LRAPA Citizen Advisory Committee meeting
LRAPA Citizen Advisory Committee meeting
Citizen Advisory Committee LRAPA’s Board of Directors has established a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to advise the...
LRAPA Board of Directors meeting
LRAPA Board of Directors meeting
Board of Directors LRAPA is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors who represent the diverse interests of their respe...
LRAPA Citizen Advisory Committee meeting
LRAPA Citizen Advisory Committee meeting
Citizen Advisory Committee LRAPA’s Board of Directors has established a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to advise the...
LRAPA Board of Directors meeting and First Budget meeting
LRAPA Board of Directors meeting and First Budget meeting
NOTE: Meeting starts at 11:00 a.m. Budget meeting prior to Board of Directors meeting. Budget Committee. The LRAPA Budge...
LRAPA Citizen Advisory Committee meeting
LRAPA Citizen Advisory Committee meeting
Citizen Advisory Committee LRAPA’s Board of Directors has established a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to advise the...

Public Calendar
LRAPA holds monthly meetings, which are open to the public, and informational meetings as well as public hearings on commercial and industrial businesses with air permits.

Cleaner Air Oregon
Cleaner Air Oregon is a state-wide program designed to regulate emissions from Hazardous Air Pollutants. New sources beginning operation, or existing sources called into the program by LRAPA, must quantify all air toxic pollutants emitted. A computer then models how these pollutants move across Lane County, to understand who is exposed to them and in what amounts. With this information a health risk assessment is conducted on that exposure which may result in tight regulations of the source. Learn more about this program on LRAPA’s Cleaner Air Oregon webpage.

Air Monitoring In Lane County
LRAPA is responsible for monitoring air quality in Lane County, which is an important but costly function of the agency. Funding from the City of Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Oakridge, Lane County, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and Environmental Protection Agency support eight regulatory grade monitors and over 90 commercial grade monitors throughout the county.
Learn more about LRAPA’s monitors by clicking the button below.

Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke is responsible for causing the worst air quality in Lane County history. As climate change drives a longer and more intense wildfire season, it is important to familiarize yourself with air quality resources and guidelines around wildfire smoke. As well as become familiar with ways to limit smoke exposure during instances of degraded air quality.
Learn more about the health impacts of wildfires and how to minimize wildfire smoke exposure by clicking the button below.

Prescribed Burns
Prescribed Burning is the process of planning and starting a controlled fire to achieve a specific goal. They’re an important part of maintaining healthy ecosystems in Oregon, to defend against wildfires by disposing of built-up fuel loads, and minimizing the spread of invasive species and insects.
Learn more about prescribed burning in Lane County and find the daily prescribed burning map by clicking the button below.

Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality refers to the quality of air within and around buildings and structures, specifically as it relates to the health and comfort of those inside. Air quality impacts our health and wellbeing, understanding and controlling common pollutants can reduce your exposure and risk associated with indoor air pollution.
Learn more by visiting our Indoor Air Quality webpage.

Public Oversight
LRAPA receives direction and oversight from three independent committees who represent the diverse interests of Lane County’s communities.
- LRAPA’s Board of Directors
- Citizen Advisory Committee
- Budget committee
These are filled by volunteers in Lane County and their meetings are open to the public.

Supplemental Environmental Projects
Community groups and individuals can submit SEP ideas to LRAPA. Once approved a project could be funded as part of a settlement agreement. Do you have an idea for a SEP? Let us know by submitting your idea.

Nondiscrimination Policy
LRAPA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or marital status in administration of its programs or activities. LRAPA does not retaliate against any individual because they have exercised their rights to participate in, or oppose actions protected by, 40 CFR Parts 5 and 7 or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.
Read LRAPA’s full nondiscrimination policy and view the agency’s Title VI Documents, Forms, Policies and Procedures on the nondiscrimination webpage.