Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Our five-day Bay Area air quality forecast: Monday, 2/22, through Friday, 2/26: Good in all regions.

I work with facilities applying for permits and verify whether their equipment and operation comply with various regulations. I think it is essential to have a sustainable environment and enjoy being able to contribute to the efforts of improving air quality so it can be healthier for the public and for our future generations. -Becky Yu, Engineering Division

Our weekend forecast: Saturday, 2/20, and Sunday, 2/21: Good in all regions. See updates at baaqmd.gov.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is looking for effective, low-cost solutions to limit indoor air pollution during wildfires. Have an idea? Submit it through the #CleanerIndoorAirChallenge! Winning submissions will receive up to a $10,000 prize. Learn more about the challenge: www.epa.gov//challenge-launch-webinar-cleaner-indoor-air-d

Applications are now open for Innovation Onramp with Silicon Valley Clean Energy! Up to $100,000 total in funding for proposals on building decarbonization solutions that reduce natural gas emissions. Applications are accepted until March 12, 2021. More info at www.svcleanenergy.org/innovation/#application

The Volkswagen Light Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, a $5 million statewide program funding EV infrastructure, will open next month. Funding will be available to purchase and install new charging stations for battery-electric vehicles. In advance of the solicitation, the VW administrator is seeking comments from interested parties. To submit comments and questions, visit the program website before the January 28 deadline at www.californiavwtrust.org/ev-infrastructure.

Our five-day Bay Area air quality forecast: Monday, 1/4: Good in all regions. Tuesday, 1/5: Good in the South Central Bay, Moderate in all other regions. Wednesday, 1/6: Good in all regions. Thursday, 1/7: Moderate in all regions.... Friday, 1/8: Good in all regions. See more

Working at the Air District in the Community Health Protection Program allows me the opportunity to work alongside community members to improve the air quality in their community. Although challenging at times for left-brainer like myself, being part of an innovative community-lead process to develop local emission reduction and air monitoring plans has been incredibly rewarding, and is changing the way I think about complex technical issues. I’m excited to see this program continue into the future, so that overburdened communities will have the resources and tools needed to better understand and improve their air. -Liz Yura, Community Engagement and Policy Division

Due to increasing frequency of wildfires impacting the Bay Area, the Air District donated high-efficiency portable air filtration units to the American Red Cross as part of our Wildfire Air Quality Response Program. Units and filters will be deployed as needed to Bay Area evacuation shelters and clean air centers when wildfires occur to help reduce smoke exposure. Learn more about the Wildfire Air Quality Response Program here: https://www.baaqmd.gov//wildfire-air-quality-response-prog

Flare Advisory at Chevron in Richmond: Air District staff is investigating the incident. High temperatures are allowing the smoke plume to move high into the atmosphere. Localized impacts are possible near the facility and residents should follow instructions from local authorities to protect their health.

Our five-day Bay Area air quality forecast: Monday, 12/28: Moderate in the Northern Zone and the Coastal and Central Bay, Good in all other regions. Tuesday, 12/29: Moderate in the Northern Zone and Santa Clara Valley, Good in all other regions. Wednesday, 12/30: Good in the Coastal and Central Bay and the South Central Bay, Moderate in all other regions. Thursday, 12/31: Good in the Coastal and Central Bay, Moderate in all other regions.... Friday, 1/1: Moderate in all regions. See more

Our five-day Bay Area air quality forecast: Monday, 11/02: Moderate. Tuesday, 11/03: Good in the Northern Zone and South Central Bay, Moderate in all other regions. Wednesday, 11/04 through Thursday, 11/05: Moderate in the Coastal and Central Bay, Good in all other regions. Friday, 11/06: Good.

Air District asks public to not burn wood over the Christmas holiday to keep air quality from becoming unhealthy. Burning wrapping paper is prohibited. See more: https://bit.ly/34D906i

Sunday Streets are back with car-free spaces to walk and bike in San Francisco!

Our weekend forecast: Saturday, 10/31, and Sunday, 11/1: Moderate in all regions. See updates at baaqmd.gov.

Acclaimed and diverse Bay Area chefs will teach how to make their favorite sustainable holiday dishes that help curb climate change this Sunday at 4 pm. Register to learn about the benefits of induction cooktops, how to use plant-based ingredients and reduce food waste: http://bit.ly/3dKPKqJ

Our five-day Bay Area air quality forecast: Monday, 10/26, through Friday, 10/30: Good in the Eastern Zone and the South Central Bay, Moderate in all other regions.

Our weekend forecast: Saturday, 10/24, and Sunday, 10/25: Moderate in the Coast and Central Bay and Santa Clara Valley, Good in all other regions. See updates at baaqmd.gov.

Want to experience an EV before you buy? PCE is offering a $200 rebate for San Mateo County residents to rent an EV for a weekend! https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/evtestdrive/

Meet and video chat with over 30 startups in energy efficiency, generation and storage, microgrids and infrastructure, environment, mobility and waste upcycling industries at tomorrow's Climate Tech Marketplace virtual event! Join us on October 22 to learn more about the path forward for our climate. Register here: http://bit.ly/3mLltfO

Our five-day Bay Area air quality forecast: Monday, 10/19: Moderate in the Northern Zone and Santa Clara Valley, Good in all other regions. Tuesday, 10/20, through Wednesday, 10/21: Moderate in the Northern Zone, Good in all other regions. Thursday, 10/22, through Friday, 10/23: : Moderate in the Northern Zone and Santa Clara Valley, Good in all other regions.

Drive Clean Bay Area is hosting free webinars covering everything you need to know about owning an electric vehicle!