Air Quality
"What does clean air look like?" coloring contest
The MARC Air Quality Program is holding a coloring contest from July 1 to Aug. 31 that encourages kids in nine counties to think about air quality. The contest is a fun way to raise awareness among young people about the impact of clean air on personal health. Winners will get prizes and have their artwork displayed online! More »
Save money and miles with the Green Commute Challenge
Teams of employees from Kansas City area companies will compete this summer to remove vehicles from the road during peak commute times. The third annual Green Commute Challenge runs from July 6 through Aug. 30 and is sponsored by MARC's RideShare and Air Quality programs. 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 website, 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 »