Air Quality
Small-business education on air quality
Does your facility need a construction or operating permit? Is your business affected by new metal fabrication and finishing source rules? Let the Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program help you navigate the murky waters of air quality rules and regulations. Learn more »
What workplaces are taking care of our air?
The MARC Air Quality Program is recognizing UMB Financial Corporation and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan., for their actions to improve air quality. See how they're helping make Greater Kansas City's air cleaner and healthier. Learn more »
Think air pollution isn't a problem?
Greater Kansas
City's air isn't always healthy. A pollutant called ground-level
ozone can reach
concentrations that are unhealthy for everyone, but especially for people with
respiratory or cardiac problems.
You have the power to help clear the air because more than half of our ozone pollution forms as a result of everyday people doing everyday things, like driving, working in the yard and grilling.
Thousands of Kansas City-area residents are already helping reduce air pollution by taking small actions that can save money and time. And most importantly, they're helping everyone in our region breathe a little easier. You can, too.
Raise your AirQ
- Check the SkyCast, the ozone season air quality forecast for the Kansas City region, which is issued daily April 1 through Oct. 31 each year. Find the SkyCast on this Web site, through many local media outlets, and via Twitter (see image at right). If an Ozone Alert has been forecast, take precautions to protect your health.
- Help reduce pollution. Your simple actions can help make our air cleaner and healthier. Learn more »
- Join the Workplace Partnership. Get tips about saving money and reducing air pollution at work. Learn more »