Commercial agricultural operations must obtain a burn permit prior to burning natural vegetation, however, there are a few exceptions (see below).
As the local agricultural burn permitting authority, we are here to help you through the process.
Agricultural Burn Permits
No burn permit is required when burning:
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Orchard pruning
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Natural vegetation along fence lines, irrigation, and drainage ditches
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Natural vegetation blown by the wind
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Before burning you must:
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Obtain a permit, if required;
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Notify your fire protection authority and/or dispatch (check with specific county) prior to igniting any fire, even if an air quality/burn permit is not required;
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Call the burn hotline (1-800-406-5322) to make sure it is a burn day. For Grant County press 2 then 5, Zone 41 north of I-90; Zone 42 south of I-90; Zone 43 all of Mattawa for Adams County press 2 then 4.
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To obtain an agricultural burn permit:
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Print and fully fill out the applicable burn permit application (see below and contact us if you need a copy). Applications including email addresses will be expedited. Also do not forget to provide driving directions from the nearest town;
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Return the application and permit fee by check to:
​Columbia Basin Conservation District
1107 S. Juniper Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 765-9618
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Mandatory Requirement - After burning, fill-out and return the post burn report (blue postcard) or submit the report ONLINE HERE.
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Burn Permit Applications
Please download and return the application and permit fee by check to Columbia Basin Conservation District.