Air Quality Forecast (Friday, December 20th): aqmd.gov/forecast 🏖 Coastal: Good -to- Moderate 🏙 LA: Good -to- Moderate 🌅 OC: Moderate 🌄 Inland Empire: Good -to- Moderate 🌴 Coachella Valley: Good
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Environmental Services
Diamond Bar, California 4,486 followers
About us
South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. The region is home to more than 17 million people–about half the population of the entire state of California. Despite significant improvements to air quality, more work needs to be done to protect public health through innovative and practical strategies. Air pollution can cause or worsen many health problems, including asthma attacks, heart disease, certain types of cancers and premature death. South Coast AQMD has been at the forefront of the nation’s air pollution reduction efforts for more than eight decades. What South Coast AQMD Does: South Coast AQMD is responsible for controlling emissions primarily from stationary sources of air pollution. These can include anything from large power plants and refineries to the corner gas station. There are about 28,400 such businesses operating under South Coast AQMD permits. Many consumer products are also considered stationary sources; these include house paint, furniture varnish, and thousands of products containing solvents that evaporate into the air. About 25% of this area's ozone-forming air pollution comes from stationary sources, both businesses and residences. The other 75% comes from mobile sources–mainly cars, trucks and buses, but also construction equipment, ships, trains and airplanes. Emission standards for mobile sources are established by state or federal agencies, such as the California Air Resources Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, rather than by local agencies such as the South Coast AQMD.
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http://www.aqmd.gov
External link for South Coast Air Quality Management District
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Diamond Bar, California
- Type
- Government Agency
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Get directions
21865 Copley Dr
Diamond Bar, California 91765, US
Employees at South Coast Air Quality Management District
Updates
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South Coast AQMD has expanded its Residential Electric Lawn & Garden Equipment Rebate Program with rebate-eligible battery-electric equipment including Leaf Blowers, Trimmers, Chainsaws, and Lawn Mowers: http://aqmd.gov/lawnmower
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Funding is available for Zero-Emission Class 8 Trucks, Combustion Freight and Marine Projects to upgrade your old diesel equipment to the cleanest available technology. For eligibility, funding info, and more, visit aqmd.gov/vw
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Air Quality Forecast (Thursday, December 19th): aqmd.gov/forecast 🏖 Coastal: Moderate 🏙 LA: Good -to- Moderate 🌅 OC: Moderate 🌄 Inland Empire: Good -to- Moderate 🌴 Coachella Valley: Moderate
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Young adults age 18-35 are welcome to join South Coast AQMD's Young Leaders Advisory Council for an opportunity to address air quality concerns and collaborate on initiatives that impact their generation. Applications are open through Tuesday, January 7: aqmd.gov/ylac
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The #CarlMoyer Program application deadline has been extended to January 31, 2025, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first! Funds are available to replace/repower off-road heavy-duty equipment and engines with zero-emission technology: http://aqmd.gov/moyer
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Air Quality Forecast (Wednesday, December 18th): aqmd.gov/forecast 🏖 Coastal: Moderate 🏙 LA: Good -to- Moderate 🌅 OC: Moderate 🌄 Inland Empire: Good -to- Moderate 🌴 Coachella Valley: Moderate
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South Coast AQMD has granted a $150,000 sponsorship to California State University, Los Angeles in partnership with Cerritos College to support their efforts in the Battery Workforce Challenge—a national program to train future electric vehicle battery engineers and technicians: https://bit.ly/3P0KDX1
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Put together a #Wildfire Preparedness Plan with your family using these tips designed to keep everyone protected before, during and after wildfire smoke events: aqmd.gov/wildfiretips
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Air Quality Forecast (Tuesday, December 17th): aqmd.gov/forecast 🏖 Coastal: Moderate 🏙 LA: Good -to- Moderate 🌅 OC: Moderate 🌄 Inland Empire: Good -to- Moderate 🌴 Coachella Valley: Moderate
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