Public Education and Community Programs: Public Education
This page provides links to EPA and non-EPA Web-based resources that provide additional information on public education programs related to transportation and air quality.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Resources
- Other Federal Departments & Agencies
- State, Local, and Regional Programs
- Non-Governmental Organizations
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Resources
- Air Now
A collaboration between the U.S. EPA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, National Park Service, and tribal, state, and local agencies to provide the public with easy access to national air quality information and the air quality index (AQI) for local areas. - AirShare
A tool for air quality communicators that provides up-to-date information on state and local air-related news, products, events, programs, and activities.
Other Federal Departments & Agencies
- Clean Cities Program
A program through the U.S. Department on Energy that provides information and supports local decisions to adopt alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid electric vehicles, and idling reductions. - It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air
A unique public education and partnership-building initiative developed collaboratively by several federal agencies to help regional, state, and community efforts to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.
State, Local, and Regional Programs
- Air Quality Education
A resource from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Protection that includes an air quality index for kids and a list of ten steps for improving air quality. - Clean Air is Everyone's Business
A local agency in San Luis Obispo County, California, that is focused on working to protect the health of its residents by maintaining healthy air quality levels.
Non-Governmental Organizations
- Going Places, Making Choices
A comprehensive and innovative high school curriculum aimed at raising awareness in transportation choices and how these choices affect the environment. - STAPPA/ALAPCO
An educational Web site that allows users to locate state and local air agencies across the nation and access the latest information on important air pollution topics.