The Sacramento Region remains high on the list of the most polluted metropolitan areas in the nation. Our air quality continues to adversely affect the health of our communities, especially our children and elderly. The good news is that we are making strides towards cleaning our air thanks to the many businesses, individuals, agencies and organizations committed to making the Sacramento Region a better place to live and breathe.

Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails sponsors numerous activities, coalitions and partnerships to help engage the public in clean air strategies. Below are our various projects:

Clean Air Awards

Annually, businesses, individuals, agencies and organizations are recognized for going above and beyond to make the Sacramento Region a better place to live and breathe. Nominations are gathered from the public and are judged by a "Blue Ribbon Panel" of community leaders.

Air Quality Index Activity Chart

The Air Quality Index Activity Chart is intended to be used as a guide to modify outdoor activities on poor air quality days. While this chart is designed around school-specific activities (recess, lunch, physical education) it can be used for anyone participating in outdoor activities.

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Cleaner Air Partnership

Working for cleaner air with business, transportation, public health and environmental communities since 1986. To find out more, please visit the Cleaner Air Partnership Web site.

Local Air Pollution & Health Impact Studies

Studying the effects of Sacramento Valley air pollution on lung health. New study targets the effect of air pollution on local elementary school children!

A.I.R - Ask. Investigate. Resolve

Formerly the School Based Air Quality Assessment Project, this research, education and advocacy project is designed to allow students to conduct a scientific research project while learning about air quality issues. Through a multi-step scientific study students determine the air quality at their schools and build strategies to promote change, based on their research findings.

Clean Air Strategies

Our Clean Air Agenda is a list of simple and effective actions that you, your neighborhood, your local government, and your organization can take to help improve our region's air quality.

 

Protect Yourself From Unhealthy Air During the Winter The second season of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District’s Check Before You Burn Program in Sacramento County begins Saturday, November 1 and runs through February 28, 2009. Residential wood burning will be restricted or prohibited on days when particulate matter pollution is forecast to be high. If you already receive the daily air quality forecast then you will automatically get the daily burn status within that e-mail. You can also hear the daily burn status by calling 877-NOBURN-5 (877-662-8765). If you’d like to start receiving the daily forecast so you also get the burn status in your Air Alert e-mail, please visit www.SpareTheAir.com to edit your subscription. Make sure you input a Sacramento County zip code and then check the “Daily Air Quality Forecast” box. For more information on Check Before You Burn, visit www.AirQuality.org. It’s the law in Sacramento County.