FROM: ODF METEOROLOGIST SUBJECT: WILLAMETTE VALLEY OPEN BURN ANNOUNCEMENT TO: DEQ, OEM Open Burn Announcement for Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 Agricultural burning: Based on air quality considerations recommend agricultural burning be limited to the period 8:00am to 3:30pm. Backyard burning inside special control areas: Backyard burning is not allowed from Dec 16th through Feb 29th. Individuals must contact their local fire department for specific information. A copy of this bulletin is posted on the web at http://smkmgt.com/burn.php.