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Smoke In The Spring Skies

 

It is that time of year again and we will soon seeand feel the impact of another burn season. As spring approaches in the Grand Valley, you should know that open burning is not the only option for cleaning irrigation ditches and getting rid of garden waste, small tree trimmings and weeds. It sounds simple enough, but there are a few things you need to know before you light that match. Consider if burning is the best option. Learn about common alternatives.

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Composting, mulching and sending organic items to the composting facility at the landfill are reasonable options for many people. Tilling or disking organic material into the ground improves the soil condition. Installing underground piping eliminates open ditches. 

 

If burning is the only reasonable option, be safe. You must have enough people and a water application system with a reliable water source or fire extinguishing system to keep the fire from getting out of control. You are required to establish a fire break of at least 50’ between structures and/or combustible fences. Paying attention to the weather is vital because Spring brings unpredictable high winds that send controlled burns out of control. It is important to be sure the material that is being burned is dry and ready to burn. Burning garden waste materials that cause dense smoke, like leaves and lawn clippings, are illegal, in part because it creates a health hazard to people living in the Valley.

Before burning, you are REQUIRED to obtain a burn permit. Grand Junction, Fruita and Clifton Fire Departments issue permits for their response areas. The Mesa County Health Department issues permits for all other areas in Mesa County. Burning is allowable only for items less than 1” in diameter.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to balance the need for open burning against the property loss and health issues due to open burning. People with respiratory diseases feel the effect of the open burn season in a very significant way. It is our consideration for each other that ultimately determines the future of open burning. For more information on open burning contact the fire department in your area.