Monterey Bay Air Resources District

2021 State of the Air

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 protect your health and take steps to make the air cleaner and healthier.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON MBARD’s ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

AB2766 Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grants

California Assembly Bill 2766 (AB2766), signed into law in 1990, permits MBARD to allocate a $4.00 per vehicle registration surcharge fee towards grant projects that reduce motor vehicle emissions such as roundabouts, adaptive traffic signal control systems, medium to heavy-duty vehicle electrification and…

Backyard Burning Permit Application

Click here to apply online for a Backyard Burning Permit.

San Lorenzo Valley - Spare the Air Begins November 12, 2020

To reduce wintertime wood smoke in the San Lorenzo Valley, MBARD started a Spare the Air program to notify the community of days when wood burning is discouraged due to poor air quality conditions. During a Spare the Air alert, residents are asked to choose an alternative heating source such as natural gas…

Wood Stove Change Out Program

NOTICE: After the grant funds are allocated a limited Wait List will be started in the event of any cancellations. The submission of any application, or being on the Wait List, does not guarantee funding. The Wait List applications will not be retained after the funds are expended.

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

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Backyard Burning Permit Application

Click here to apply online for a Backyard Burning Permit.

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San Lorenzo Valley - Spare the Air Begins November 12, 2020

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Guía de la calidad del aire sobre la contaminación por partículas

La contaminación por partículas dañinas es uno de los contaminantes atmosféricos más comunes en nuestro país. Utilice el cuadro que sigue para ayudar a reducir su exposición a las partículas dañinas y…

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ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS INCENTIVES NOW AVAILABLE

Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) in partnership with the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) today announced its new program incentivizing the purchase of electric buses for public schools…

Proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget Fee Rule Revisions

A public workshop and Board meetings will be held by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Budget. MBARD is considering a fee increase (up to a 2…

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO SERVE ON MBARD’s ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

AB2766 Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grants

Backyard Burning Permit Application

San Lorenzo Valley - Spare the Air Begins November 12, 2020

Wood Stove Change Out Program

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

Backyard Burning Permit Application

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San Lorenzo Valley - Spare the Air Begins November 12, 2020

Guía de la calidad del aire sobre la contaminación por partículas

ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS INCENTIVES NOW AVAILABLE

Proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget Fee Rule Revisions

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