Canadian Wildfire Smoke: Learn More
Smoke from Canadian and western U.S. wildfires occasionally impacts the Commonwealth, causing hazy skies and poor air quality in some areas. AirNow's Smoke and Fire Map is a great place to go to track smoke plumes and their impact on local air quality. EPA's AirNow is a great place to track your local air quality and learn more about the Air Quality Index.
Fire Hazard Season is Here
October 1st marks the beginning of the fall fire hazard season in Kentucky. From now through December 15, it is illegal to burn during the evening hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland. Learn more at the Division of Forestry's Wildland Fire Management web page.
Gov. Beshear's RFG Removal Request Approved by EPA
On Feb. 26, 2026, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that his request for the Louisville area to be removed from the federal Reformulated Gasoline Program (RFG) has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which should lower gasoline prices for residents. Read the full story in Gov. Beshear's press release.
2025 Air Quality Annual Report Released
The Division for Air Quality's FY 2025 annual report is now available for viewing. Check it out here:
Air Quality Awareness Week
Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) is celebrated every year in early May. Check out Kentucky's AQAW videos, past and present, below.
Land, Air, & Water
Read about the Division for Air Quality in the EEC's webzine, Land, Air, & Water.