Contact Information:
(530) 832-0102
257 E Sierra Unit E, Portola, CA, 96122
About Us:
“Preserving air quality and protecting the public health and public welfare in Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties.”
The Northern Sierra Air Management District was formed in 1986 by the merging of the Air Pollution Control Districts of Nevada, Plumas and Sierra Counties. The District is required by state law to achieve and maintain the federal and state Ambient Air Quality Standards, which are air quality standards set at levels that will protect the public health.
Our Mission: Preserve air quality and protect public welfare in Nevada, Plumas, and Sierra Counties.
Greater Portola Area Hub
The Greater Portola Hub offers Air Quality information to Eastern Plumas County residents in the federal nonattainment area. NSAQMD aims to achieve National Ambient Air Quality Standards in the Greater Portola Area by using EPA funded grants to change out old non EPA certified wood heating devices to upgraded wood and non wood heated devices.
Current Portola AQ
Check the air quality in the Portola area anytime by clicking the link below. You may also notice our Air Quality flag on the north side of highway 70 near Sierra Energy gas station. The flag colors range from green to red reflecting good air quality, moderate, or hazardous.
Burn Permit Information
For more information on burning in Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties, check these sections:
- Open Outdoor Burning
- Burn Wise: Indoor Burning
- Tips on Burning
- Alternatives to Burning
- Get Permits
- FAQs on Burning
Call: (530) 274-7928 for Burn Day Status
Wood Stove Change Out Program
The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District is offering a change-out program within the Greater Portola Area in Plumas County, California for replacement of non-EPA certified wood stoves with new, efficient, cleaner burning EPA certified devices.
For questions call us at 530-832-0102 or email us at mikkib@myairdistrict.com.
District Staff
The District staff conducts the everyday business of air pollution control. The Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) is appointed by the Board of Directors and serves as the Executive Director. The APCO is responsible for hiring staff and directing activities, managing financial matters, and implementing Board policy.
Our Locations
MAIN OFFICE
Voice: 530.274.9360
Fax: 530.274.7546
200 Litton Drive, Ste 320
Grass Valley, CA 95945
NORTHERN FIELD OFFICE
Voice: 530.832.0102
Fax: 530.832.0101
P.O. Box 2227, 257 E. Sierra, Unit E
Portola, CA 96122
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