Highlights
8-Hour Ozone Attainment and Reasonable Further Progress Plan and Final Environmental Impact Report hearings are scheduled for January and February in the Sacramento Region on January 22, 2009, February 2, 10, 11, and 19, 2009.
Nominate a Clean Air Champion for the 2009 Clean Air Awards for businesses, individuals, agencies and organizations that go above and beyond to help make our region a healthier place to live and breathe. The nomination deadline is January 31, 2009. Nominate a Clean Air Champion online at the Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails Web site. The awards will be presented at the 33rd Annual Clean Air Awards Luncheon on May 7, 2009.
The AQMD's new Public Participation Handbook (PDF) is published. It describes the AQMD's most common functions and is intended to encourage involvement by individuals within all Sacramento County communities.
The Climate Change page contains information on AQMD activities and links to national and international activities.
For air quality forecasts and current information visit SpareTheAir.com.
See the Smoke Impact page for information on how to protect yourself from the health effects of smoke and to find helpful fire and weather links.
The Wood Stove/Fireplace Change out Incentive Program resumed on September 1, 2008.
Agricultural Diesel Engine Registration. March 1, 2008 was the registration deadline for owners and operators of diesel agricultural engines of 50 horsepower or greater.
Registration Form (PDF) Registration Advisory (PDF)
Important information on the October 26, 2007 compliance deadline (PDF) for the sale and installation of fireplaces and wood stoves.
AQMD Compliance Assistance page
Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) news. |
