Bay Area Air District

We’re proud to announce the Bay Area’s first Regional Climate Action Plan, a collaborative approach to moving the Bay Area toward a carbon-neutral future. 👏 🌎 bit.ly/3MmoGUw 🤝⚡ Developed with extensive input from a variety of stakeholders, this plan uplifts local efforts and fills critical gaps to ensure climate action is efficient, equitable, and impactful. At a time when climate protections face uncertainty at the federal level, regional leadership is more important than ever. The plan outlines strategies to reduce climate pollution across key sectors including transportation, buildings, energy, waste, and natural and working lands while improving air quality, creating jobs, and strengthening community health. 🏙️🌱 #ClimateAction #CleanAir #BayArea #ClimateLeadership

🚨 The Air District has fined Anheuser-Busch $2.3 million for multiple air quality violations at its brewery in Fairfield. Violations include elevated emissions and issues with the incorrect installation and operation of emissions monitoring. This action ensures accountability and reinforces the importance of compliance for all facilities operating in our region. 🔍📊 Penalty funds will be allocated to projects that reduce air pollution and improve public health in impacted communities.

The Air District’s zero-NOx appliance rules are designed to improve air quality and public health and transition Bay Area homes and businesses to clean appliances. Get the facts:

Women’s History Month invites us to reflect not only on progress at a national level, but on the culture we are building here at the Air District. Over the past decade, women’s representation has grown from 37% of staff to 45% today. Women now make up 53% of our managers and 50% of our executives. These milestones reflect meaningful progress, made possible by women whose contributions strengthen our mission, support our communities, and elevate those around them.

Interested in applying for the People’s Air Grant Program? Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn more about this funding opportunity and how to prepare a strong application. 📅 March 24: Get an overview of the program and the types of projects eligible for funding. 📅 April 9: Learn how to prepare a competitive proposal and get guidance on the application process. Community-based organizations, nonprofits, public agencies and California Native American Tribes serving environmental justice communities in the Bay Area are encouraged to attend. 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gn9YF2Zf Simultaneous language interpretation is available upon request. For language assistance, contact peoplesairgrant@baaqmd.gov.

We’re recruiting Community Reviewers to help evaluate Bay REPAIR grant applications! Reviewers play a vital role in ensuring funding decisions are informed by the knowledge, priorities and lived experience of the communities these grants serve. Selected reviewers will: ✔ Participate in training on the grant program and scoring process ✔ Independently review and score applications ✔ Collaborate with fellow reviewers to calibrate and discuss scores 🔎 We’re looking for: individuals who live or work in the Benicia or Richmond areas and bring experience in environmental health, community organizing, climate resilience, or workforce development 🕒 Estimated time commitment: 15–20 hours total 💲 Stipend: $750 upon completion 🗓️ Apply by April 10 If you’re interested in supporting community-informed investments that improve air quality, public health, and economic resilience, we encourage you to apply. 📩 https://lnkd.in/gDGPtJqK

The Air District recently joined policymakers, local leaders, and sustainability experts at the CivicWell Policymakers Conference in Yosemite National Park to discuss solutions for healthier communities and a more sustainable future. 🌱 The Air District was represented by board members Mayor Juan Gonzalez and Supervisor Otto Lee as well as Principal Deputy Executive Officer Meredith Bauer and Deputy Executive Officer Viet Tran, who shared perspectives on regional efforts to improve air quality, reduce climate pollution, and support community-driven climate solutions. The conference brought together policymakers from across California to exchange ideas and advance strategies that protect public health, strengthen local resilience, and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy. 🤝 We appreciate opportunities like this to collaborate with partners and local leaders working toward cleaner air and a healthier Bay Area for all. #CleanAir #ClimateAction #BayArea #PublicHealth #Sustainability

Applications for the People’s Air Grant Program are open! bit.ly/4bh5PTj Community knowledge and leadership are essential to advancing clean air solutions. This funding opportunity supports community-led projects that improve air quality and public health in communities most affected by air pollution and environmental injustices. 👩💻 Who can apply: community-based organizations, nonprofits, public agencies and California Native American Tribes serving environmental justice communities across the Bay Area 🗓️ Apply by May 29, 2026 Learn about the program and application process at one of our upcoming webinars: 💻 March 24 – Informational webinar 💻 April 9 – Application preparation webinar

Looking to apply for the Local Community Benefits Fund? 💡 👥 Join us for a free, in-person networking session designed to help prospective applicants build partnerships and discuss early project ideas. The sessions will include a brief overview of the program followed by time to connect with potential collaborators. 📍 Richmond and surrounding communities: March 16 🔗 bit.ly/4llS5LF 📍 Benicia and surrounding communities: March 19 🔗 bit.ly/4svijOm Whether you’re representing a community-based organization, nonprofit, or local partner, this is a great opportunity to meet others interested in improving air quality and community health.