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Conclusions <br />A large portion of residents are not aware of the threat that PM2.5 air pollution <br />poses to the community. <br />There are large gaps in baseline knowledge around important air quality facts <br />and behaviors related to poor air quality. <br />Kittitas County residents report a significant amount of indoor and outdoor <br />burning behavior that contributes to PM2.5 air pollution. <br />The community does not connect their behaviors to an increase in PM2.5 air <br />pollution. <br />Behaviors may have a bigger impact than previously suspected. <br />A large portion of the community is open to education regarding cleaner <br />burning practices. <br />Education should focus on helping people to evaluate their own burning <br />practices and impacts of those behaviors. Outreach campaign should encourage <br />clean burning techniques, and programs to enhance this. <br />Also, there needs to be focus on getting the message out about EPA standards <br />and how close we are to non-attainment. <br />