The Agricultural Burning Practices and Research Task Force (Agricultural Task
Force) is established by section (RCW) 70.94.650 of the Washington State Clean Air Act.
The goal is to work toward a reduction in air pollution emissions from
agricultural burning. The Agricultural Task Force, which is chaired by the Department of
Ecology, is represented by many different interests. The representatives include
Eastern Washington local air authorities, the agricultural community; the
Department of Agriculture, local universities or colleges, public health, and
the conservation districts.
This diverse group is empowered by the Clean Air Act to develop Best Management
Practices (BMP's) to reduce air emissions from agricultural activities,
determine the level of permit fees, identify research.
Members
| Representative |
Organization |
Seat |
| Karen Wood |
Dept. of Ecology |
Chair |
| Dave Lauer |
Benton Clean Air |
Local Air Authorities |
| Michael Ingham |
Alfalfa Seed Growers |
Agricultural Community |
| John Cornwall |
Intermtn. Grass Growers Assoc. |
Agricultural Community |
| Jay Penner |
Wa. Assn. of Wheat Growers |
Agricultural Community |
| Bill Johnston |
WSU Crop & Soil Science |
Universities or Colleges |
| Michael Bush |
WSU Cooperative Extension |
Universities or Colleges |
| Bob Gore |
Dept. of Agriculture |
Dept. of Agriculture |
| Dr. Sverre Vedal |
University of Washington |
Public Health |
| Larry Cochran |
Wa. State Conservation Dist. |
Conservation Dist. |
This page has links to research
involving agricultural burning and agricultural practices.
Since 1998, the Agricultural Burning and Research Task Force has selected a
number of proposals, and has awarded them
grant money to further
research into viable alternatives to field burning. Research
is funded by fees collected through the
purchases of agricultural
burn permits. Proposals, final reports, and the findings can be
viewed by selecting on the research link below.
Agricultural Burning Practices and Research Task Force Meetings
This page has links to research
involving agricultural burning and agricultural practices.
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