Air Quality
Win prizes for caring about our air
The MARC Air Quality Program has launched two new recognition programs as part of its Workplace Partnership. Submit a nomination for an AirQ Champion (individuals) or AirQ Challenge (organizations) recipient from now until July 31. Learn more »
Retrofit your fleet to reduce emissions
Kansas-based public and private organizations are encouraged to apply for funding that may help cover up to 100 percent of the costs of retrofitting buses, refuse haulers, long-haul trucks and other diesel equipment with emissions-reduction technology. 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 daily ozone season air quality forecast for the Kansas City region. The SkyCast is available on this Web site at 3 p.m., 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 »