No Burn Advisory extended due to air quality concerns

Mesa County Public Health has extended a No Burn Advisory until 11 p.m. Thursday, July 25 due to air quality concerns. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period. 

This is in response to an advisory issued for our area.  The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for parts of Colorado due to smoke from wildfires. Children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable to the health effects of smoke exposure. 

To protect yourself:

• Limit time outside during periods of increased smoke.
• Close all windows and doors to keep indoor air unaffected.
• Reduce physical activity to lower the amount of inhaled pollutants and reduce health risks during smoke events.

Instead of burning, consider these alternatives:

• Compost leaves and grass clippings yourself. This can improve water retention in your yard or garden.
• Rent or borrow a wood chipper for your tree and shrub trimmings. Chipped branches can also be good mulch.
• Use the services at Mesa County Organic Materials Facility. Head to their website for hours and accepted materials.

For information on current air quality conditions and to learn if it’s okay to burn, visit the Air Quality page.