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Department of Ecology
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Agricultural Burning & Research Task Force
The Agricultural Burning and Research Task Force conducts research to develop best practices to reduce air pollution.
Ecology leads a task force called the Agricultural Burning and Research Task Force. The task force was established by the Washington State Clean Air Act with the goal of reducing air pollution from agricultural burning. It is comprised of a broad array of interest groups who develop best management practices for agricultural burning, and identify and fund research projects. The group also determines the appropriate level for Ecology's agricultural burning air permit fees. Read the Governance Statement, updated June 2018.
The Agricultural Burning and Research Task Force is chaired by an Ecology representative and includes interest groups such as:
- Local clean air agencies
- The agricultural community
- Local research universities
- Public health groups
Task Force Members
| Dave Knight Washington Department of Ecology Chair |
Scott Windsor Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Local clean air agency |
Mike Buckley Alfalfa Seed Growers Agricultural community |
| Jay Penner Washington Association of Wheat Growers Agricultural community |
Bill Johnston Washington State University Crop & Soil Science Universities or colleges |
Karen Lewis Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension Universities or colleges |
Larry Cochran Washington Conservation Commission Conservation district |
Scott Steinbacher Washington Department of Agriculture Agriculture agency |
Chris Skidmore Whitman County Public Health Public health |
Dan McCarthy Okanogan Horticulture Association Agricultural community |
Meeting information
The next meeting is:Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Or, call-in: (564) 999-2000 Conference ID: 333 336 521#
Meeting minutes: View past meeting minutes in the Documents section below.
- Permit info: Visit Ecology's agricultural burning & permitting webpage for info about permitting, including applications, permit fees, BMPs, and post-burn report forms.
- Subscribe to emails: Sign up for our email listserv for meeting announcements, summaries, research updates, and other information related to the task force.
- Questions?: Contact Paul Rossow, Agricultural Burn Team, 509-329-3574, paul.rossow@ecy.wa.gov.
Research
Research is funded by fees collected through the purchase of agricultural burn permits. Below are links to research projects and research proposals recommended for funding.
2019 Research Proposals:
2017 Research Proposals:
- Alternatives for Managing Wheat Stubble, 2017
- Canola Research Presentation, 2017
- Ecology Smoke Planner Wildfire Presentation, 2017
2016 Research Proposals:
- Alternatives for Managing Wheat Stubble, Research Update, June 2016
- 2013 EPA Agricultural Burn Study, Feb 2016
2015 Research Proposals:
- Straw Management and Crop Rotation Alternatives to Stubble Burning, June 2015
- Develop and Evaluate Lignin-Lime Soil Amendment from Wheat Straw Harvesting and Pulping, June 2015
- Straw Gasification with Biochar: An Alternative to Open Field Burning, June 2015
2014 Research Updates:
- Straw Management Presentation Spring 2014
- Canola Research Presentation Spring 2014
- Straw Management Presentation Fall 2014
- Canola Research Presentation Fall 2014
- Columbia Pulp Proposed Project
Governance Statement
Documents
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Meeting #111- summary.pdf
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Meeting 111 summary Nov. 3, 2021
Meeting 111 summary Nov. 3, 2021
| Meeting minutes | 01/20/22 03:39 PM | |
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Meeting #110- summary.pdf
| 130.7 KB |
Meeting 110 summary July 28, 2021
Meeting 110 summary July 28, 2021
| Meeting minutes | 07/29/21 11:59 AM | |
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Meeting #109- summary.pdf
| 153.1 KB |
Meeting 109 summary June 2, 2021
Meeting 109 summary June 2, 2021
| Meeting minutes | 07/22/21 03:42 PM | |
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Meeting #108- summary.pdf
| 23.2 KB |
Meeting 108 summary Nov. 4, 2020
Meeting 108 summary Nov. 4, 2020
| Meeting minutes | 11/20/20 01:43 PM | |
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Meeting #107-summary.pdf
| 28.8 KB |
Meeting 107 summary June 3, 2020
Meeting 107 summary June 3, 2020
| Meeting minutes | 06/08/20 08:47 AM | |
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Meeting #106- summary.pdf
| 22.3 KB |
Meeting 106 summary Nov. 6, 2019
Meeting 106 summary Nov. 6, 2019
| Meeting minutes | 12/13/19 11:03 AM | |
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Meeting #105- summary.pdf
| 21.8 KB |
Meeting 105 summary Nov. 7, 2018
Meeting 105 summary Nov. 7, 2018
| Meeting minutes | 11/27/18 01:57 PM | |
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Meeting #104- summary.pdf
| 21.3 KB |
Meeting 104 summary Jun. 6, 2018
Meeting 104 summary Jun. 6, 2018
| Meeting minutes | 11/21/18 11:56 AM | |
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Meeting #103- summary.pdf
| 22 KB |
Meeting 103 summary Feb. 7, 2018
Meeting 103 summary Feb. 7, 2018
| Meeting minutes | 03/29/18 11:21 AM | |
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Meeting #102- summary.pdf
| 24.7 KB |
Meeting 102 summary Nov. 1, 2017
Meeting 102 summary Nov. 1, 2017
| Meeting minutes | 01/22/18 02:52 PM | |
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Meeting #092- summary.pdf
| 24.5 KB |
Meeting 092 summary Jun. 10, 2014
Meeting 092 summary Jun. 10, 2014
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:07 PM | |
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Meeting #093- summary.pdf
| 24.3 KB |
Meeting 093 summary Nov. 18, 2014
Meeting 093 summary Nov. 18, 2014
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:06 PM | |
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Meeting #094- summary.pdf
| 19.9 KB |
Meeting 094 summary Feb. 10, 2015
Meeting 094 summary Feb. 10, 2015
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:06 PM | |
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Meeting #095- summary.pdf
| 222.5 KB |
Meeting 095 summary Jun. 9, 2015
Meeting 095 summary Jun. 9, 2015
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:06 PM | |
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Meeting #096- summary .pdf
| 20.6 KB |
Meeting 096 summary Nov. 10, 2015
Meeting 096 summary Nov. 10, 2015
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:05 PM | |
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Meeting #097- summary.pdf
| 21.7 KB |
Meeting 097 summary Feb. 10, 2016
Meeting 097 summary Feb. 10, 2016
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:05 PM | |
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Meeting #098- summary.pdf
| 23.4 KB |
Meeting 098 summary Jun. 8, 2016
Meeting 098 summary Jun. 8, 2016
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:05 PM | |
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Meeting #099- summary.pdf
| 22 KB |
Meeting 099 summary Nov. 9, 2016
Meeting 099 summary Nov. 9, 2016
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:04 PM | |
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Meeting #101- summary .pdf
| 40.9 KB |
Meeting 101 summary Jun. 7, 2017
Meeting 101 summary Jun. 7, 2017
| Meeting minutes | 09/13/17 12:03 PM | |
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Meeting #100- summary.pdf
| 22.9 KB |
Meeting 100 summary Feb. 1, 2017
Meeting 100 summary Feb. 1, 2017
| Meeting minutes | 09/12/17 12:07 PM |
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