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View maps and other data files associated with the CARE Program.

Learn about the Air District's jurisdiction, view interactive maps of its boundaries, and explore local outreach programs.

The Air District and Aclima are announcing a cutting-edge air quality data program that will map air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in all nine counties of the Bay Area — covering more than 5,000 square miles.

At a public hearing today, the Air District released the 2024 Toxic Air Contaminant Program Annual Report, along with a user-friendly new web page that allows members of the public to view toxic emission data from a comprehensive map of permitted facilities in the Bay Area. 

The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for Friday, July 19. Smoke from fires in Northern California is expected to impact the Bay Area on Friday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. 

The Air District is extending the air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Saturday, July 20. Smoke from fires in Northern and Southern California is expected to impact the Bay Area through Saturday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. 

The Air District is extending an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires in the Bay Area through Wednesday, June 4. Smoke from various Canadian wildfires in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba is expected to impact air quality in the Bay Area through Wednesday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level are hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, the smell of smoke is possible, and air quality may become unhealthy through Wednesday, June 4.

The Air District is extending an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires in the Bay Area through Thursday, June 5. Smoke from various Canadian wildfires in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba is expected to impact air quality in the Bay Area through Thursday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level are hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, the smell of smoke is possible, and air quality may become unhealthy through Thursday, June 5.

The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires in the Bay Area for Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3. Smoke from various Canadian wildfires in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba is expected to impact air quality in parts of the Bay Area on Monday and Tuesday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area with the U.S. EPA's Fire and Smoke Map. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible, the smell of smoke is possible and air quality may become unhealthy on Monday and Tuesday.

The CARE Program unites government, communities, and businesses to address areas of concentrated air pollution and related public health effects in the Bay Area.

Learn all about air quality in the Bay Area, including air quality and weather forecasts, open burn and spare the air status, wood smoke pollution, and more.

The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program is a voluntary program that reduces emissions by funding diesel, alternative-fueled, and zero-emission replacement engines, vehicles, and equipment.

View interactive maps showing air quality forecasts, air quality monitoring data, facilities, and overburdened communities throughout the Bay Area.

These resources can assist practitioners in evaluating air quality and climate impacts during the environmental review process pursuant to CEQA. The tools, data, methodologies, and guidance provided do not represent an exhaustive list and should be used in conjunction with other resources.

The Clean Air Center Program provides funding for county agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area to create a network of clean air centers to mitigate the adverse public health impacts due to wildfires and other smoke events.

See highlights of ongoing efforts towards environmental justice and health equity in the Air District’s climate and air quality planning work.

Get daily forecasts of air quality and weather factors that affect air pollution potential in the Bay Area.

May 31, 2012 ... BAAQMD CEQA GUIDELINES Risk and Hazard Screening Analysis Process Flow Chart The District’s CEQA community risk and hazards screening tools are provided for lead agencies to Please note that risk ...

May 25, 2017 ... May 25, 2017 Questions and Answers – RFQ 2017-006 Website Redesign for Spare the Air 1. Will the District consider eliminating or amending the requirements for Sitecore expertise? Due to the ...

Jul 30, 2018 ... West Oakland Air Pollution Studies AB617 Steering Committee Kick-Off Oakland City Hall July 27, ...