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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 03/04/2014 - The Kittitas County Public Health Department will be hosting an air quality information event Tuesday, March, 18, 2014 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ellensburg City Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Department of Ecology (Ecology) monitors air quality in the Ellensburg area. Over the past few years, fine particle air pollution in the Ellensburg area has reached unhealthy levels several times. This is a concern not only for health reasons, but also because higher levels of fine particles could cause the Ellensburg area to violate the federal health-based air quality standard. Ecology is beginning to work with elected officials, local agencies, citizens, businesses, and civic leaders to reduce air pollution levels in the area and avoid Federal Non-Attainment in the future. Kittitas County residents are encouraged to attend this informative event to learn about air pollution, how it is measured, and options for reducing air pollution in Ellensburg and surrounding areas. If you are interested in attending this event or would like more information regarding air quality in Ellensburg, please contact Holly Myers at the Kittitas County Public Health Department (509) 962-7515.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Holly Myers, Environmental Health Supervisor, 509-962-7515