The Air District is taking steps to ensure Bay Area air quality and public health are protected while the shelter-in-place orders are in effect. Permits for businesses adjusting operations to aid in the public health response will also be expedited. Read more... | en Español
On Friday and Saturday, smoke from the August Complex Fire may impact the North Bay and parts of the East Bay, causing smoky and hazy skies. There is no Spare the Air Alert in effect and air quality is not expected to be unhealthy. See our hourly air quality data for the most up-to-date information, as well as Press Releases, @AirDistrict, and our Wildfire Safety Tips web page. Sign up for Bay Area Air Alerts. en Español
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View answers to Frequently Asked Questions about air quality and the Air District's activities.
The Air District is the regional government agency responsible for air quality in the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southwestern Solano, and southern Sonoma. The Air District was created by state law in 1955.
We measure and analyze air quality, develop air quality rules, ensure that businesses comply with air pollution laws and regulations, give grants to encourage clean air, work with communities to improve air quality, and administer the Spare the Air and Winter Spare the Air programs.
Our mission is to protect and improve public health, air quality, and the global climate.
Please contact the Human Resources office directly at 415-749-4980 or visit www.baaqmd.gov for current job announcements.
The easiest and quickest way to make a request is to use the Air District’s online Public Records request page. You will receive a reply e-mail that describes and confirms the request and assigns it an identifying number. You can also call 415 749-4761.
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Last Updated: 7/15/2015