The city of Auburn, south of Seattle, is snuggled in a river valley. The city is home to more than 70,000 residents. Together with its neighbors Algona and Pacific, these communities are the heart of the Green River Valley.
The region is crisscrossed by major transportation routes and train lines. In the winter months, the Auburn Valley is impacted by wood smoke from residential wood combustion. All of these elements contribute to air pollution and certain locations and communities in the area are disproportionally impacted by this issue.
We have been working with the community to understand their needs, concerns and interests. Although this is an ongoing process, we have been able to identify and collaborate on a number of projects that respond to issues of air quality.
June 28, 2018
Did you know that when compared to the national average, Washington State has the third largest number of residents that were born in the Marshall Islands, with the city of Auburn where most reside?
Earth Day and Equity
May 1, 2018
Earth Day has been an international event and movement since 1970 and one of the most widely observed secular holidays. At the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (the Agency), we try to live with the sentiment that Earth Day is everyday, so everyone, everywhere can breathe clean and healthy air.