Tag: #2025
Wildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: September 4, 2025 at 2:50 p.m.
Air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Moderate across Missoula County. The MT Department of Environmental Quality issued another Air Quality Alert for Missoula County in effect now until 9AM tomorrow (9/5/25) (explained in yesterday’s update). When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or Orange on the Air Quality Index, sensitive groups should […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: September 3, 2025 at 1:45 p.m.
The hotter temperatures have increased wildfire activity immensely and wildfire smoke is spread out across the county resulting in Moderate air quality throughout. This heat wave and high-pressure ridge are peaking this afternoon. Winds are forecasted to shift easterly instead of westerly which should relieve us of the smoke the westerly winds are carrying towards […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: August 29, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.
The wetting rains have really helped damper the fire behavior, and thankfully, minimal smoke made it into Missoula County this past week. Air quality fluctuated between Good and Moderate which is where we are still currently sitting. As far as the fires with the highest chance of sending smoke to the Missoula area, firefighters have […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: August 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Weekend air quality wavered between Good and Moderate across the County and some areas even tipped into air quality that was Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or Orange for a short period of time (Petty Creek!). Wildfires remained active over the weekend and high temperatures are in the forecast before rains come through later this week; […]
Read MoreEvents Scheduled in Missoula to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day
Sunday, Aug. 31, marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and Missoula Public Health and other members of the Missoula Drug Safety Coalition have organized several opportunities for community members to learn and get involved. All the following events are free and open to the public: International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual campaign to end overdose […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update: August 22, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Incoming air quality update! It’s been quite the blue bird summer with skies only clouding with smoke occasionally. Today, smoke from several surrounding fires is causing Moderate air quality across the County, specifically in Missoula, Frenchtown, and Seeley Lake. Good air quality is already returning (check out the GOES 18 satellite imagery below for comparison […]
Read MorePromoting Health at Western Montana Fair – 2025
In between carnival rides and Viking dogs, come see us at one of our booths at the Western Montana Fair. Look for us at the fair August 5-9th for the following resources and activities for all ages! Respect the Cage Learn about the importance of buckling up and safer driving with Drive Safe Missoula staff […]
Read MoreMissoula County Encourages Preparation During Fifth Annual Wildfire Smoke Ready Week
As our temperatures heat up, so do wildfire risks. And with fire, wildfire smoke inevitably creeps into the valleys. Local public health experts, climate advocates, and local government encourage Missoula County residents to educate and prepare themselves for the hazards of wildfire smoke during Wildfire Smoke Ready Week July 12-19. A proclamation from the Missoula County Commissioners and […]
Read MoreProposed Regulation 1 Change
MEMO TO: Interested Public FROM: Charles Shane, RS, Environmental Health Manager DATE: June 25, 2025 RE: Proposed Changes to Missoula City-County Health Code, Regulation 1, “Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems” On April 17, 2025, the Missoula City-County Health Board approved changes to Missoula City-County Health Code, Regulation 1, “Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems.” This change […]
Read MoreMissoula Pride 2025
Take pride in prevention! Missoula Public Health is excited to once again celebrate Pride Month and champion public health for all. Look for us in the parade and join us for the following services and activities. STI Testing Our infectious disease nurses are partnering with All Nations Health Center, Gay Health Task Force, Open Aid […]
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