Monterey Bay Air Resources District

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

The crackle of a glowing fire or the smell of wood smoke might evoke fond memories or be a necessary way to heat your home, but wood smoke also causes serious air pollution problems inside your home, in your neighborhood and globally.

PRESS RELEASE: CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in San Benito, Monterey Counties

Monterey, CA – Fire behavior has increased in recent incidents. Significant fire weather is forecasted in many parts of the state, including Red Flag Warnings across much of southern California. With…

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Backyard Burning Permit Application

Click here to apply online for a Backyard Burning Permit.

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Subscribe to email lists from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District to stay informed. Enter your email address, check the email list(s), and then click the blue“Sign Up!” button. We will not share…

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…

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Clearing the Air - MBARD Newsletter Winter 2020-2021 Issue

City of Marina Hosted Community Meeting on January 27, 2021

Community meeting on odors in and around the City of Marina

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Diesel Engine & Equipment Replacement Program

Backyard Burning Permit Application

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

Wood Stove Change Out Program

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PRESS RELEASE: CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in San Benito, Monterey Counties

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

Clearing the Air - MBARD Newsletter Winter 2020-2021 Issue

City of Marina Hosted Community Meeting on January 27, 2021

Board of Directors Meeting Agendas

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