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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, genetic information, medical condition, or mental or physical disability, or any other attribute or belief protected by law in administration of its programs or activities, and BAAQMD does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in action protected by or oppose actions prohibited by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, has issued a statement on President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the Paris climate agreement.

Learn about special purpose air quality monitoring projects in the Bay Area and view information about recent projects.

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

Learn about the Air District's Greenhouse Gas Measurement Program, including the locations of stations in the GHG monitoring network and deployment of the mobile research van.

In partnership with the Air District, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Chair John Gioia sent a letter Friday, June 2, to the U.S. Department of Justice requesting at least 40 percent of the penalty against Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company be used for local health initiatives.

Learn about the Air District’s efforts to minimize odors in Milpitas and the surrounding communities.

The Air District’s Social Media Policy provides social media users who choose to communicate with the Bay Area Air District via its official social media platforms with guidelines for engagement.

Any owner or operator of dry cleaning equipment that is exempt from Regulation 2, Rule 1, Sections 301 and 302 (obtaining an Authority to Construct/Permit to Operate) must register each dry cleaning machine (see Regulation 8, Rule 17, Section 404 and Regulation 2, Rule 1, Section 120).

The Board of Directors has 5 standing committees that assist the Air District in its mission to improve air quality.

Learn how to apply to become a member of the Air District's Community Advisory Council.

Learn about the history of the Air District's efforts to improve air quality in the Bay Area since 1955.

Learn about the Air Quality Monitoring Expert Panel, assembled to recommend technologies, methods, and tools to improve monitoring capabilities near refineries.

The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through tomorrow, Sunday, August 8. Smoke from the McFarland, Monument, Dixie, and River Complex fires is expected to continue to impact the Bay Area, particularly at higher elevation locations in the North Bay and East Bay. The smoke is aloft above 1,500 feet and is not expected to cause widespread unhealthy air quality across the Bay Area. 

To meet federal and state air quality standards, the Air District compiles emissions inventories for criteria air pollutants, greenhouse gases, and toxic air contaminants, and conducts special emissions studies.

Learn about the public comment process for permit applications and how to effectively comment on permit applications that are currently under review by the Air District.

Learn about the Air District’s Consumption-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory.

Learn about the Air District's efforts with community leaders from Richmond, North Richmond, and San Pablo to develop a Community Air Monitoring Plan.

Latasha Washington

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.