In light of the recent and devastating fires in the North Bay, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has been getting a lot of attention. The BAAQMD website provides a wealth of resources on regulation, current research, annual reports, air quality, permits, current air quality plans, climate, grants, and pertinent information at a community level. One of the easiest tools to see on their website is the Air Quality Index Levels of Health Concern, which is a color coded and up-to-the hour map of the Bay Area, that shows the air quality around the Bay Area. It is also very helpful that this website provides information on the direction of the wind, Spare the Air Day Status and 5-day projection of the Bay Area air quality. This site also provides links to other local organizations and resources to keep yourself safe from smoke or bad air quality.
It was interesting to learn that the BAAQMD offers a Wood Smoke Reduction Incentive Program that is currently wait listed. This program provides rebates to homeowners who make improvements to their homes in order improve air quality and reduce particulate matter pollution, especially during the cold winter months. Another great feature about the BAAQMD site is that it provides agendas for local board meetings, conferences and workshops.
Source: http://www.baaqmd.gov/
Hi Christina,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know that the Bay Area Air Quality Management's website actually provide updates about current air quality by showing a color coded and up-to-the hour map of the Bay Area. After the recent fires in the North Bay, I became more aware about the air quality and I would always check it online or wait for it in the news on television. I think their website contain numerous information that are helpful and educational for people.
- Krissy