Public Notices
The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District provides public notices and announcements regarding air quality, permitting, regulatory activities, public hearings, and other matters of public interest.
PUBLIC NOTICE: PLANNED PRESCRIBED BURNS AT COOLEY RANCH
The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) is notifying the public of two planned broadcast burns at Cooley Ranch, located south of Yorkville and west of Cloverdale, weather and air quality conditions permitting.
- Cooley Ranch Unit 8: Up to 850 acres authorized for October 16, 2026.
- Cooley Ranch Unit 5: Up to 500 acres authorized for October 17, 2026.
Both burns are associated with project SMP 24-021.
Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas and may temporarily affect local air quality. Residents, particularly children, older adults, and people with asthma or other respiratory conditions, should take precautions to limit exposure if smoke is present.
Burn activity can be monitored online at:
Burn operations may be postponed or rescheduled depending on weather, air quality, and operational conditions.
For additional information, contact MCAQMD at 707-463-4354.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Section 42301.6 of the California Health and Safety Code, you are, hereby, notified that the Mendocino County Air Quality District (District) has received an Authority to Construct application to install a 60-kW generator set driven by a 94-Bhp diesel piston engine in Mendocino. Combustion of diesel fuel emits hazardous air pollutants including diesel particulate matter (see Air Quality Analysis for details). You are receiving this notice because you are a parent or guardian of a student at Mendocino K – 8 School or Mendocino Middle School (located within one-quarter mile of the source), or you reside within 1,000-feet of the source.
The District’s Air Quality Analysis shows the health risk associated with the operation of the generator set is insignificant. The operation of the generator set is not expected to pose any adverse public health impacts.
If you would like to comment on this project, you are required to do so within 30-days after the receipt of this notice. The comment period will end October 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm. A copy of the District’s Air Quality Analysis is available for inspection at the District Office, 1100A Hastings Road, Ukiah, and on the District’s website (mcaqmd.org ). Comments may be submitted in writing to the District Office: Mendocino County AQMD, 1100A Hastings Road, Ukiah, CA 95482. For more information, please telephone Glen Stephens or Clarice Sargenti, at 707-463-4354.
View PDF here: Mendocino Unified School District AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT ENGINEERING EVALUATION