Bay Area Air District

Unveiling our new name and logo! The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is now the Bay Area Air District. Guided by the Air District’s mission and core values, we are excited to embrace the future with a renewed focus on collaboration, equity and innovation. The new identity represents both continuity and progress and is a reflection of our enduring dedication to clean air and environmental justice. “We’re excited to launch our new logo with a fresh, modern look that reflects the contemporary, innovative direction of our work as we continue to partner with the most impacted communities in the Bay Area while also doing our part to protect the global climate. This rebrand isn’t just a visual update – it’s a renewed promise to lead with purpose and align with the aspirations of the communities we serve.” — Dr. Philip Fine, executive officer of the Air District. Learn more at www.baaqmd.gov/branding.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today we celebrate the many women at the Air District who bring their dedication and passion to work each day to protect the air we breathe. Pictured here are Air Quality Specialists Kimberly Mazza and Margaret Allen. Margaret is conducting an inspection at a gasoline dispensing facility to ensure compliance with air quality laws and regulations while Kim is calibrating specialized air monitoring instruments that collect local air quality data. A special shoutout to women in the environmental field – your contributions are vital to our agency and the communities we serve. #WomenInSTEM

Our Facility Toxic Emissions & Prioritization Tool provides easy access to toxic emissions data from facilities across the Bay Area, empowering communities with the information needed to stay informed about health risks from emissions. Check out the online map: https://bit.ly/3Y7zYzf

Charge! Program applications are open! ?? ?? Grants are available for the purchase and installation of #ElectricVehicle chargers at multi-family housing facilities, destinations, transit parking lots and workplaces. ?? The program helps build a charging network able to support the Bay Area’s EV adoption goals of 90% of the vehicle fleet by 2050. ?? Businesses, homeowner associations, public agencies, nonprofits and tribes can find more information and apply at www.baaqmd.gov/charge.

Air District community grantee Citizen Air Monitoring Network works to increase Vallejo’s understanding of local #AirQuality. Their Clean Air Ambassador program offers training on why air pollution matters and how best to focus efforts to improve environmental and public health in their community. The program empowers and activates Vallejo residents to take action for healthy air. A recent presentation to the current cohort of ambassadors centered on Environmental Justice & Community Advocacy. Participants go on to develop projects like data collection, legislative advocacy, tree planting and more. Check out this organization’s important work at https://lnkd.in/g89isxsq. The James Cary Smith Community Grant Program leverages community power to improve local air quality and health outcomes.?Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gfvXjpc2.?

The Air District is accepting applications for the following: -Air Quality Specialist I/II(multiple positions) -Air Quality Technician I/II -College Intern -Cyber Seurity Manager -IT Operations Manager -Senior Air Quality Engineer -Senior Environmental Planner -Systems Analyst (limited term) To apply or for more info, visit https://www.baaqmd.gov/jobs.

Happy #NationalWeatherpersonsDay! We’re grateful for our team of dedicated meteorologists who work around the clock to keep Bay Area residents informed about air quality. 365 days a year, they carefully review weather conditions and air quality data to determine accurate air quality forecasts that help millions of people make decisions to protect their health.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Air District staff volunteered with White Pony Express, an Air District community grant recipient working to improve air quality through food rescue. The organization diverts tons of high-quality, usable food in Contra Costa County from landfills. Through their food rescue programming, they improve regional air quality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions while organizing the community for environmental and food justice efforts. This opportunity was made possible through our Heart of the Air District volunteer program, which brings staff members together to make a meaningful impact in our communities.

The Air District is accepting applications for the following jobs: Air Quality Specialist I/II Civil Rights Officer College Intern Executive Assistant I/II Hearing Board Member Staff Specialist I/II (Civil Rights Office) Supervising Systems Analyst Training and Organizational Development Analyst (Human Resources) Applications are accepted at https://www.baaqmd.gov/jobs.

We’re excited to invite you to a workshop on Preliminary Strategies for Regional Climate Action! This virtual event will explore key strategies for the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan like: Building and vehicle electrification ? Composting initiatives ?? Expanding urban green spaces ?? Supporting renewable energy development ?? This is your chance to provide input on how we can prioritize equity, public health and thriving communities in the plan., which will complement and build upon existing state and local plans to identify actions that are best accomplished at the regional scale. ?? When: Tuesday, February 11 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm ?? Registration: https://lnkd.in/g-hRXe_N Let’s create a better future together! #ClimateAction #BayArea Need language interpretation or other accommodations? Email [email protected] or call 415-749-4914 by Feb 5.