The physical environment is a crucial component of any individual’s health and well-being. Every community needs access to safe air, land and water. LRAPA has curated together a collation of topics commonly asked about by the community to provide information, important details, and connect interested community members with resources.
Explore the many topics of information on our Community Center webpage.
CURRENT AIR QUALITY
AIR QUALITY COMPLAINT
MONITORING
AIR TOXINS
LRAPA monitors air quality throughout Lane County with eight regulatory-grade monitors and over 90 commercial-grade air sensors. Air Quality Index values are updated hourly.
Find the current air quality, look up the closest monitor to you, and learn more about the Air Quality Index (AQI) on the Current Air Quality Page.
BURNING OVERVIEW
HOME WOOD HEATING
OUTDOOR BURNING
RECREATIONAL BURNING
LRAPA regulates the burning of wood and yard debris, known as “outdoor burning,” in Lane County. LRAPA also enforces home wood heating – such as fireplaces and wood stoves – opacity ordinances for the cities of Eugene, Springfield and Oakridge. Seasonal and daily restrictions can exist for both forms of burning. Check to see if there are any active burning curtailments in effect on the burning restrictions webpage.
PERMITTING OVERVIEW
CLEANER AIR OREGON
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ACDP
GREENHOUSE GASES
ACTIVE AIR PERMITS
FORMS & RESOURCES
LRAPA is responsible for issuing air permits to commercial and industrial operations with emissions above a certain threshold. Check to see if your business needs a permit by following our 5-step guide on our Permitting Overview webpage.
ASBESTOS OVERVIEW
WILDFIRE CLEANUP & ASBESTOS
FORMS & RESOURCES
Asbestos is the name of a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are heat-resistant, strong and extremely durable. Asbestos has historically been used in over 4,000 building products because of these properties.
Asbestos can cause lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. There is no safe level of exposure to friable asbestos.
PUBLIC CALENDAR
PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS
SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL UPDATES
LRAPA regularly solicits public comment on proposed agency actions such as rule changes, proposed air permits, and the agency’s annual budget. LRAPA also hosts monthly Board of Director and Citizen Advisory Committee meetings.
Learn more about these public comment window and public meetings on our News, Notices & Public Calendar webpage.
COMMUNITY CENTER
SUPPLEMENTAL ENV. PROJECTS
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
WILDFIRE SMOKE
PRESCRIBED BURNS
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
The physical environment is a crucial component of any individual’s health and well-being. Every community needs access to safe air, land and water. LRAPA has curated together a collation of topics commonly asked about by the community to provide information, important details, and connect interested community members with resources.
Explore the many topics of information on our Community Center webpage.
LRAPA OVERVIEW
PUBLIC OVERSIGHT
REGULATIONS & RULES
RECORDS REQUEST
PURCHASING & CONTRACTS
CAREERS
STAFF DIRECTORY
LRAPA is the local air authority responsible for monitoring Lane County’s air and administering programs that protect and improve air quality. LRAPA was founded in 1968 as an intergovernmental agreement between the cities of Springfield and Eugene. Today’s intergovernmental agreement includes Lane County and the cities of Cottage Grove, Eugene, Oakridge, and Springfield.