Monterey Bay Air Resources District

5/24/2023 Grant Funds Two Santa Cruzer' Beach-to-Downtown EV Shuttle Buses

The Santa Cruzer #EV Shuttle project was funded through the AB2766 Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grant program. $171,510 was granted to the City of Santa Cruz to purchase two all-electric shuttles which will operate between downtown and the wharf.

5/22/2023 PRESS RELEASE: Public invited to observe prescribed fire training June 4-9, 2023 at various Monterey Bay area locations, as part of the first California Central Coast Cal-TREX (Training Exchange)

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5/16/2023 PRESS RELEASE: Motor Vehicle Emissions Reduction Grant Program

On April 19, 2023 the Monterey Bay Air Resources District Board (MBARD) re-authorized the AB2766 Motor Vehicle Emissions Reduction Grant Program, which is comprised of three components; the Clean Air Management Program provides grant funding for transportation infrastructure projects such as roundabouts and…

5/16/2023 - Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Budget and Revisions to Fee Rules for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

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5/15/2023: Notice of 2023 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan

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We're Hiring

Two Open Positions: Air Quality Technician, Planning and Air Monitoring Supervisor

May 2023 - Spare the Air Season Ends

Spare the Air Season has ended. Thank you for doing your part for clean air!

Air Quality Awareness Week, May 1-5, 2023

May 1 – 5, 2023, is Air Quality Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Working Together for Clean Air”. The most common air pollutants in our region, ozone, sometimes called smog, and particle pollution, pose health risks for many residents each year. Each day during the week a news release and a social media…

E-bike owners – take a survey! Enter a drawing for one of 50 $20 gift cards & 3 Topo Designs backpacks.

Researchers at Portland State University & the University of Tennessee are conducting a national study of e-bike owners and need your participation. Tell us why you decided to buy an e-bike and how e-bikes have changed how you get around.

Storm Cleanup Information from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District

INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA LIMPIEZA DE TORMENTAS DEL DISTRITO DE RECURSOS AÉREOS DE LA BAHÍA DE MONTEREY

11/4/2022 PRESS RELEASE: Air District Grants $1,200,000 for Air Quality Improvement Projects

On October 19th 2022, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) Board approved the FY 2022-23 AB2766 Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grant Awards. Grant awards are funded by DMV fees which are used by MBARD for public projects that result in air quality benefits. This year’s AB2766 Grant award budget…

MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to a Seat on the Advisory Committee

FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to the Hearing Board

Hearing Board Applications being accepted for two open seats:

Do you know about our Zero Emissions School Bus Program?

We partner with Central Coast Community Energy to provide grants to school districts in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties to purchase electric school buses. Funding from the partnership helps transition schools to cleaner transportation thereby improving air quality and the health of our children…

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5/24/2023 Grant Funds Two Santa Cruzer' Beach-to-Downtown EV Shuttle Buses

5/22/2023 PRESS RELEASE: Public invited to observe prescribed fire training June 4-9, 2023 at various Monterey Bay area locations, as part of the first California Central Coast Cal-TREX (Training Exchange)

Link to Press Release

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5/16/2023 PRESS RELEASE: Motor Vehicle Emissions Reduction Grant Program

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5/16/2023 - Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Budget and Revisions to Fee Rules for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Link to the public notice

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5/15/2023: Notice of 2023 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan

Link to plan document

We're Hiring

Two Open Positions: Air Quality Technician, Planning and Air Monitoring Supervisor

30-day Public Notice - Title V Permit Renewal and Minor Modification to Calpine Corporation

Pursuant to the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) Rule 218, MBARD solicits written comments to the preliminary decision to approve the issuance of the Title V Permit renewal and minor…

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Air Quality Awareness Week, May 1-5, 2023

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E-bike owners – take a survey! Enter a drawing for one of 50 $20 gift cards & 3 Topo Designs backpacks.

Storm Cleanup Information from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District

INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA LIMPIEZA DE TORMENTAS DEL DISTRITO DE RECURSOS AÉREOS DE LA BAHÍA DE MONTEREY

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Public Review Notice - Fee Rule Revisions for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

A public workshop and Board meetings will be held by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Budget and fee rules. MBARD is considering a fee…

11/4/2022 PRESS RELEASE: Air District Grants $1,200,000 for Air Quality Improvement Projects

On October 19th 2022, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) Board approved the FY 2022-23 AB2766 Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grant Awards. Grant awards are funded by DMV fees which…

May contain: advertisement, poster, flyer, brochure, and paper

MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to the Hearing Board

Hearing Board Applications being accepted for two open seats:

MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to a Seat on the Advisory Committee

FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

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Do you know about our Zero Emissions School Bus Program?

We partner with Central Coast Community Energy to provide grants to school districts in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties to purchase electric school buses. Funding from the partnership…

State of the Air Report

For 22 years, the American Lung Association has analyzed data from official air quality monitors to compile the State of the Air report. The more you learn about the air you breathe, the more you can…

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