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Miyerkules, Pebrero 28, 2018

The Air District and its partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect whales today announced results from the 2017 program, which for the first time included speed reduction zones in the San Francisco Bay Area in addition to the Santa Barbara Channel region. 

Spare the Air Status

The partners publicly recognized the 11 shipping companies who participated, reducing speeds to 12 knots or less in two regions. The voluntary incentive program started July 1 and ended November 15, 2017. The recognition ceremony, hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, is taking place today at the Bannings Landing Community Center near the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach.

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Last Updated: 3/1/2018