{"id":7,"date":"2019-05-30T22:08:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T22:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/natural-resources\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-08-14T17:41:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:41:13","slug":"air-quality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/air-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Quality Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n#primary {\nflex-direction: row-reverse;\njustify-content: space-evenly;\nmax-width: 1200px;\nmargin: 0 auto;\npadding: 0 1rem;\n}\n\n#secondary {\nborder-right: 1px solid #eee;\nflex: 0 0 280px;\n}\n\n@media screen and (min-width: 48.9rem) {\n#primary {\ndisplay: flex;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Protecting the Air, Land, and People of the Coeur d&#8217;Alene Reservation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Coeur d&#8217;Alene Tribe\u2019s Air Quality Program monitors and manages air quality across the Reservation to protect human health, cultural practices, and the natural environment. We oversee regulatory compliance, public education, and community outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Primary Goals:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain and improve air quality on Tribal lands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform and protect the public during air quality events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure compliance with federal and Tribal environmental standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support cultural practices that depend on clean air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Monitor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collect real-time and long-term data using regulatory and low-cost sensors, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PM2.5 (fine particulate matter)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meteorological conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This data helps track pollution trends and informs decisions on burn bans, planning, and public health advisories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View real-time air quality data from Tribal monitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.air-quality-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    gap: 20px;\n    background-color: #e6ff95;\n    border: 1px solid #cef451;\n    padding: 1rem;\n    border-radius: 1rem;\n}\n\n@media (min-width: 48rem) {\n    .air-quality-grid {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    }\n}\n\n.air-quality-item {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    align-items: center;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n.air-quality-item h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 10px 0;\n    font-size: 1em;\n    font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n.air-quality-card {\n    box-shadow: 0px 0px 38px rgb(188 234 36);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"air-quality-grid\">\n<div class=\"air-quality-item\">\n<h3>Rose Creek Longhouse (Worley)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"air-quality-card\" id='PurpleAirWidget_272367_module_US_EPA_AQI_conversion_C0_average_10_layer_US_EPA_AQI'>Loading PurpleAir Widget&#8230;<\/div>\n<script src='https:\/\/www.purpleair.com\/pa.widget.js?key=ODLJNCI9JKWL0ZMU&#038;module=US_EPA_AQI&#038;conversion=C0&#038;average=10&#038;layer=US_EPA_AQI&#038;container=PurpleAirWidget_272367_module_US_EPA_AQI_conversion_C0_average_10_layer_US_EPA_AQI'><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"air-quality-item\">\n<h3>Tribal Headquarters (Plummer)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"air-quality-card\" id='PurpleAirWidget_231831_module_US_EPA_AQI_conversion_C0_average_10_layer_US_EPA_AQI'>Loading PurpleAir Widget&#8230;<\/div>\n<script src='https:\/\/www.purpleair.com\/pa.widget.js?key=3EDGTJVJS1KE2VUC&#038;module=US_EPA_AQI&#038;conversion=C0&#038;average=10&#038;layer=US_EPA_AQI&#038;container=PurpleAirWidget_231831_module_US_EPA_AQI_conversion_C0_average_10_layer_US_EPA_AQI'><\/script>\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"air-quality-item\">\n<h3>ECLC (Plummer)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"air-quality-card\" id='PurpleAirWidget_231835_module_US_EPA_AQI_conversion_C0_average_10_layer_US_EPA_AQI'>Loading PurpleAir Widget&#8230;<\/div>\n<script src='https:\/\/www.purpleair.com\/pa.widget.js?key=8NA6S3UPQ9U61EMN&#038;module=US_EPA_AQI&#038;conversion=C0&#038;average=10&#038;layer=US_EPA_AQI&#038;container=PurpleAirWidget_231835_module_US_EPA_AQI_conversion_C0_average_10_layer_US_EPA_AQI'><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"air-quality-item\">\n<h3>Evangeline Abraham Longhouse (Desmet)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"air-quality-card\" id='PurpleAirWidget_272305_module_US_EPA_AQI_conversion_C0_average_10_layer_US_EPA_AQI'>Loading PurpleAir Widget&#8230;<\/div>\n<script src='https:\/\/www.purpleair.com\/pa.widget.js?key=K3HUHMCKKVF7GGK8&#038;module=US_EPA_AQI&#038;conversion=C0&#038;average=10&#038;layer=US_EPA_AQI&#038;container=PurpleAirWidget_272305_module_US_EPA_AQI_conversion_C0_average_10_layer_US_EPA_AQI'><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EPA Fire and Smoke Map @\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fire.airnow.gov\/\">http:\/\/fire.airnow.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PurpleAir Map @\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/map.purpleair.com\/\">http:\/\/map.purpleair.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help understanding the data? We\u2019re happy to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Burn Bans and Air Quality Alerts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During wildfire season or poor air quality events, the Tribe may issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Burn Bans<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health Advisories<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firework Restrictions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/aqi_final-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/aqi_final-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/aqi_final-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/aqi_final-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/aqi_final-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/aqi_final-2048x1364.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call the Air Quality Program or check local announcements for the most up-to-date burn status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open Burn Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To protect air quality and community health, the Coeur d\u2019Alene Tribe enforces an&nbsp;<strong>Open Burn Rule<\/strong>&nbsp;that outlines what types of burning are allowed on the Reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Burning is allowed for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean, dry, natural vegetation (yard waste, branches, grass clippings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ceremonial and cultural fires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warming or cooking fires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Burning is NOT allowed for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garbage, plastics, tires, or treated wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction and demolition waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any material that produces toxic smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Permits are required<\/strong> for individuals living outside city limits anywhere in Idaho who plan to burn for any reason, including crop residue burning, and must obtain a fire safety burn permit during closed fire season. Closed fire season is from May 10 to October 20 each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recreational campfires do not need a burn permit. If you live inside city limits and you plan to burn, a permit from your local fire department may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live inside city limits and you plan to burn, a permit from your local fire department may be required. You can obtain a free burn permit from the Idaho Department of Lands at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/burnpermits.idaho.gov\/\">https:\/\/burnpermits.idaho.gov\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before burning, always check if a <strong>burn ban<\/strong> or <strong>air quality advisory<\/strong> is in effect. Violations may result in enforcement actions. For questions, contact the Air Quality Program at (208) 686-8101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Radon Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free Radon test kits are available through the Coeur d\u2019Alene Tribe Environmental Programs office or the Plummer and Tensed Library Lending Programs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil and can enter buildings through cracks in concrete floors, walls, and floor drains. Any building or home can be impacted. In Idaho, two in five homes test high for radon gas. You can\u2019t see or smell radon, so testing is the only way to determine if it may be a problem in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health impacts result when, as you breathe in radon gas, it can release tiny bursts of energy that can damage living lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over time. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking commercial tobacco. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your home is closed up in the summer to keep cool or in the winter to keep warm, these are the best times to test for Radon. You simply place the test kit in the lowest livable area in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/radon_test_info-796x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1244\" style=\"width:410px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/radon_test_info-796x1024.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/radon_test_info-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/radon_test_info-768x988.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cdatribe-nsn.gov\/nr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/radon_test_info.jpg 855w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two types of test kits available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short-Term <\/strong>Radon Test Kits(3-7 days in length)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testing for radon for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have done a short-term measurement before that reported elevated levels, and you need to conduct a second verification test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The test is sent to a lab, and you are notified of the results directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Long-Term <\/strong>Radon Test Kits (3-12 months in length)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have done a short-term measurement before that reported low or elevated levels, and you would like to conduct a second test for verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You would like to know what your radon level is as an average over a longer period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results are visible on the device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To request a test kit or get more information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brittney Nomee<\/strong><br><em>Air Quality Specialist<\/em><br>&nbsp;(208) 686-8101<br>Brittney.Nomee@cdatribe-nsn.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valerie Wade<\/strong><br><em>Environmental Health Specialist<\/em><br>(208) 686-6412<br>Valerie.Wade@cdatribe-nsn.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community Outreach and Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We engage with local schools, Tribal departments, and the public to raise awareness about air quality issues. Programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental education in classrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brochures, infographics, and air quality stickers reflecting Tribal values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brittney Nomee<\/strong><br><em>Air Quality Specialist<\/em><br>(208) 686-8101<br>Brittney.Nomee@cdatribe-nsn.gov<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting the Air, Land, and People of the Coeur d&#8217;Alene Reservation About the Program The Coeur d&#8217;Alene Tribe\u2019s Air Quality Program monitors and manages air quality across the Reservation to protect human health, cultural practices, and the natural environment. We oversee regulatory compliance, public education, and community outreach. 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