Alternatives to Open Burning
- Agricultural Air Quality Conservation Measures - Section 7: Fire and Smoke (U.S. EPA and USDA)
- IDEM’s Recommended Alternatives
- Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition Materials (U.S. EPA)
Educational Video
- IDEM’s open burning video [YouTube] describes Indiana’s open burning regulations, the harmful effects of burning trash or yard waste, and recommended alternatives
Fact Sheets
Available on the IDEM Fact Sheets page:
- Agricultural Open Burning
- Carbon Monoxide, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide, and Particulate Matter fact sheets
- Emergency Burning for Disasters
- Open Burning Rule - Fire Training
Health Risks and Environmental Impacts
- A Guide to Air Quality and Your Health: Fire and Smoke (U.S. EPA)
- AirNOW: The Air Quality Index (AQI) translates air quality data and describes how clean or polluted your outdoor air is and when to take action to protect your health (U.S. EPA)
- Wood Smoke and Your Health (U.S. EPA)
- Health Effects Notebook for Hazardous Air Pollutants (U.S. EPA)
Prescribed Burns
- National Air Quality Forecast: Guidance for ozone, smoke, and fine particulate matter (NOAA National Weather Service)
- Fire Weather: Interactive fire weather forecasting maps; predictive services (fuels/fire danger); fire planning forecasts; and fire watches, warnings, and advisories (NOAA National Weather Service)
- Eastern Area Coordination Center: Logistical and resource support, predictive services, and intelligence for anticipated and ongoing wildland fire activity
Recreational or Ceremonial Fires
- Campfire Safety Tips (U.S. Forest Service)
- Backyard Recreational Fires (U.S. EPA)