Bay Area Air Quality
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The Bay Area Air District is the country's first regional air pollution control agency. See our Social Media Policy: https://bit.ly/3JZnEJN
Now is the time to prepare for wildfire season! Do you know how to protect your health during smoke events and where to find the most accurate #AirQuality data? Find helpful resources on wildfire preparedness at baaqmd.gov/wildfiresafety.
Today, 7/23, and tomorrow, 7/24, Bay Area air quality is expected to be Good in all regions. A flare advisory is in effect today, 7/23, due to refinery flaring at Valero in Benicia. See the forecast at baaqmd.gov/about-air-qual….
Grant money is available to replace wood-burning devices with electric heat pumps! ✅ Heat and cool a home (2-in-1 system) ✅ Improve #EnergyEfficiency ✅ Improve air quality in & around the home ✅ Provide improved comfort and reduced noise Apply today: baaqmd.gov/woodsmokegrant
The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at Valero in Benicia. We are investigating, responding to complaints, and documenting any violations of air quality regulations. Follow instructions from local health officials. Check back for updates.
Did you know we receive almost 5,000 air pollution complaints each year? Resolving air quality problems is one of our highest priorities, and we respond to and investigate all complaints received. Learn how we track and improve air quality protections at annualreport.baaqmd.gov.
Today, 7/21, and tomorrow, 7/22, Bay Area air quality is expected to be Good in all regions. See the forecast at baaqmd.gov/about-air-qual….
We're accepting applications for a Civil Rights Officer. This position will lead initiatives to ensure the benefits of environmental protection are equitably distributed across Bay Area communities, with a focus on underserved populations. Apply by 7/29: baaqmd.gov/jobs
Have you reserved your spot for tomorrow's Community Meeting in the Excelsior neighborhood? There, San Francisco Transit Riders and the @AirDistrict will be discussing the future of transit in the Excelsior neighborhood. RSVP here: buff.ly/LjSHgno
The Bay Air Center 2024 Annual Report is here! 📩 Discover how we’re partnering with Bay Area communities, providing technical guidance for community air monitoring and expanding access to #AirQuality data for all. See the impact we're making together at bayaircenter.org.
📢 Help shape cleaner air for our communities by commenting on proposed amendments to wood burning and open burning rules: bit.ly/3IsZZ6D The Air District Board of Directors will consider adoption of the proposed amendments at a public hearing on October 1, 2025.
From the road to your home, SJCE helps you go green: 🔌229 public EV charging ports installed with rebates from SJCE 💡$11 million saved from energy efficiency programs 🌍35 million kWhs saved in 2024—enough to power 720 homes a year! sanjosecleanenergy.org/2024-annual-re…
Today, 7/16, and tomorrow, 7/17, Bay Area air quality is expected to be Good in all regions. See the forecast at baaqmd.gov/about-air-qual….
Comment on the Bay Area Regional #ClimateAction Plan by July 29! Deep dive into key climate strategies and share your input to help us understand community priorities as we move towards finalizing the plan this fall. 📍 barcap.konveio.com #BayArea #Sustainability
Today, 7/15, Bay Area air quality is expected to be Moderate in the Coast and Central Bay and Santa Clara Valley, Good in all other regions. See the forecast at baaqmd.gov/about-air-qual….
Today, 7/14, Bay Area air quality is expected to be Moderate in all regions. See the forecast at baaqmd.gov/about-air-qual….
Air District lifts Air Quality Advisory for wildfire smoke for Monday due to improving weather conditions.