Monterey Bay Air Resources District

April 29, 2022– California has already experienced an unusually early start to fire season amidst an ongoing drought and historically low rainfall and reservoir levels. While wildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape, increased fire activity in California and across the west is starting earlier…

4/5/2022 CAL FIRE Suspends Backyard Burn Permits in Santa Cruz County

Felton – California has already experienced an unusually early start to fire season amidst an ongoing drought and historically low rainfall and reservoir levels. While wildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape, the fire season in California and across the west is starting earlier and ending later…

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…

10/13/21 PRESS RELEASE: 2021/2022 Wood Stove Change-Out Program Starts October 13, 2021

Starting on October 13, 2021, residents in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties can save money while improving the air quality in their homes and neighborhoods by changing out old, wood burning home heating devices with cleaner alternatives through the Wood Stove Change-Out Program (WSCOP).

9/28/21 PRESS RELEASE: Electric Bicycle Incentive Program (e-BIP)

On September 15, 2021, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) Board authorized the initiation of MBARD’s first Electric Bicycle Incentive Program (e-BIP). Through this incentive program, MBARD is offering $1,000 to low-income applicants in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties to purchase a…

8/25/21 PRESS RELEASE: Stackable Funding Available for the Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program

On June 16, 2021 the Monterey Bay Air Resources District Board authorized the incentive amounts for the FY 2021-22 Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MBeVIP). This year’s program is further enhanced by stacking two other incentive programs currently available for purchases of eligible electric…

District offices open to the public

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

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5/13/2022 We're hiring an Air Quality Compliance Inspector I or II

Visit our Employment page for details.

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We're hiring an Air Quality Technician

Applications due by 4;45 PM, Fri., May 27, 2022, at District office.

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5/10/22 PRESS RELEASE: Air Quality Awareness Continues

Download “20 Ways YOU Can Clean the Air” Checklist to learn how YOU help reduce air pollution locally in your community.

4/29/2022 CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Monterey and San Benito Counties

Photo of flame with text: Backyard Burn Permits Suspended in Santa Cruz County, Cal Fire, April 26, 2022 update

4/5/2022 CAL FIRE Suspends Backyard Burn Permits in Santa Cruz County

Public Review Notice - Fee Rule Revisions for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

A public workshop and Board meetings will be held by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Budget and fee rules. MBARD is considering a fee…

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP FOR MBARD DRAFT BUDGET AND PROPOSED REVISIONS TO FEE RULES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
APRIL 12, 2022 @ 11:00 AM

This workshop is held remotely via live stream at the link indicated, or call in via conference call at the number indicated on this notice. If you have any questions about how to attend a workshop…

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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…

10/13/21 PRESS RELEASE: 2021/2022 Wood Stove Change-Out Program Starts October 13, 2021

Starting on October 13, 2021, residents in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties can save money while improving the air quality in their homes and neighborhoods by changing out old, wood…

May contain: advertisement, poster, flyer, brochure, paper, bicycle, transportation, vehicle, and bike

9/28/21 PRESS RELEASE: Electric Bicycle Incentive Program (e-BIP)

On September 15, 2021, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) Board authorized the initiation of MBARD’s first Electric Bicycle Incentive Program (e-BIP). Through this incentive program…

8/25/21 PRESS RELEASE: Stackable Funding Available for the Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program

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…

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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