DEQ: Willamette Valley Open Burn Control

On April 6, 2026, backyard burning is allowed from 12:00 pm to 6 pm. For more information, visit https://smkmgt.com/burn.php.

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DEQ: Willamette Valley Open Burn Control

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) serves Yamhill County by protecting and improving air, water, and land quality. DEQ works with communities, local governments, and businesses to reduce pollution, safeguard public health, and ensure Oregon’s natural resources remain healthy for current and future generations.

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) works to protect and enhance the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water for current and future generations. DEQ’s mission is grounded in science, public health, and environmental accountability, ensuring that Oregon’s communities and natural resources remain healthy and resilient.

Within the Before You Burn program, DEQ plays a critical role in providing guidance related to air quality, smoke impacts, and environmentally responsible burning practices. By coordinating with fire agencies, land managers, and community partners, DEQ helps ensure that outdoor burning activities are conducted in ways that minimize harmful emissions while supporting wildfire risk reduction and public safety goals.

This account serves as an informational and coordination resource, helping residents and agencies understand how air quality considerations intersect with outdoor burning decisions across Oregon.

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For Residents within the DEQ: Willamette Valley Open Burn Control jurisdiction: Sign in to learn about your local Outdoor Burning Regulations, communicate with your local fire agency officials, read condition reports, create and update your own outdoor burn status.

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By coordinating the needs of our public safety agencies and the residents they serve, PFS is working with these professionals and residents to re-imagine permitting, regulations, safety and communication for modern communities.

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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Protecting Oregon’s air, land, and water through science-based regulation, environmental stewardship, and public health protection.

State of Oregon

Oregon is served by a coordinated network of state, regional, and local agencies that work together to protect communities, manage natural resources, and deliver essential services. From environmental protection to public safety, these agencies ensure responsive, equitable governance across the state’s diverse landscapes—supporting residents through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to community well-being.