restrictions

Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for August 5, 6 and 7 in Maricopa County

8/05/2022 - 9:40 am
Maricopa County, pollution, air, quality, restrictions

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7. 

Restrictions

Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.

Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing during HPAs.

Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Maricopa County Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1

6/30/2022 - 9:36 am
Air Quality, Maricopa County, pollution, smoke, leaf blowers, restrictions

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1.

Restrictions

Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Maricopa County today

6/16/2022 - 11:16 am
Maricopa County, Air Quality, restrictions, pollution, advisory

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Thursday, June 16.

Restrictions

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to be Implemented across Southern Arizona Due to Increased Fire Activity and Dry Conditions

5/23/2022 - 10:37 am
wildfire, restrictions, fire, agency, burn, campfire, recreation, Arizona, BLM, Santa Cruz, Coronado National Forest, DFFM, cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pinal

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Stage 2 campfire and smoking restrictions go into effect on state and federal lands throughout Southern and Southeastern Arizona.
Agencies entering Stage 2 restrictions include:

Fire restrictions to begin May 19 on the North Kaibab Ranger District

5/17/2022 - 2:03 pm
Kaibab, forest, ranger district, fire, restrictions, Stage 1, Camping, recreation

Beginning Thursday, May 19 at 8:00 a.m., Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions will be in effect on the North Kaibab Ranger District (aka “North Zone”) of the Kaibab National Forest.  

Under Stage 1 restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, and wood stoves are prohibited, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site. Fireworks are always prohibited on all national forest and state lands.