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10/22/2026

‼️Air Quality Alert for Thursday October 22, 2026‼️

An air quality alert has been issued by the Imperial County APCD for Imperial Valley, Imperial County West, and Imperial County Southwest, for Thursday October 22, 2026, now through 11:00 p.m.

AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM WINDBLOWN DUST.

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN...October 12, 2026 from 12:00 AM until 11:00 PM.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk

10/20/2026

10.19.16

Prescribed Burning Scheduled with US Fish and Wildlife Service – Sonny Bono Salton Sea Wildlife Refuge (Calipatria, CA)I...
10/19/2026

Prescribed Burning Scheduled with US Fish and Wildlife Service – Sonny Bono Salton Sea Wildlife Refuge (Calipatria, CA)

In coordination with US Fish and Wildlife Service, prescribed burning has been authorized by the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The prescribed burning will occur at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea Wildlife Refuge, approximately eight miles northwest of Calipatria, CA and will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. on each day.

The objective of this broadcast prescribed burning is to reduce risk of wildfire in the wildlife habitat area and to improve the habitat for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. All prescribed burns are closely monitored by burn managers, fire agencies, and Imperial County APCD. Prescribed burning is only conducted when meteorological conditions are favorable to prevent potential smoke impacts to the nearby community.

On October 15th, the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District attended “Ambientalizate 2026” at the Parque Ecologi...
10/16/2026

On October 15th, the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District attended “Ambientalizate 2026” at the Parque Ecologico in Mexicali, Mexico.

“Ambientalizate” is an annual event hosted by the Department of Environmental Protection, and focuses on educating the community on regional environmental initiatives. The 2026 annual event gathered over 1,000 students from elementary schools and secondary schools, and provided resources to learn study air quality, water quality, composting, and more environmental concepts.

Imperial County APCO, Belen Leon-Lopez, and ICAPCD Staff, focused on the importance of monitoring air quality, enforcing air quality regulations, and promoting government programs in California to improve air quality for residents. Ambientalizate 2026 was a success!

The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District invites the North End community members to stop by and chat with us a...
10/15/2026

The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District invites the North End community members to stop by and chat with us at the North End Center in Calipatria located at 190 E. Main St., Calipatria, CA 92233. Our Grants Team staff is available to assist with information regarding active Requests for Proposals (RFP) such as the AB617 Urban Greening RFP and is also available to provide other air quality information. Staff will be available at this location until 12pm today. Be on the lookout for future dates and times ICAPCD will be available at the North End Center.

Operating Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: 190 E. Main St. Calipatria, CA

10/15/2026

10.14.26

Join us Monday, October 19th for our AB 617 Community Steering Committee meeting for North-End Brawley-Westmorland-Calip...
10/12/2026

Join us Monday, October 19th for our AB 617 Community Steering Committee meeting for North-End Brawley-Westmorland-Calipatria Corridor!
This Committee will employ proven and innovative strategies to reduce exposure to air pollution in the Cities of Brawley-Westmorland-Calipatria. Attendees will also have an opportunity to speak to air quality and community experts from local and state agencies.
A live video stream will be posted on this page shortly before the meeting begins on October 19th @ 5:30pm.
ADDRESS FOR INDIVUDALS ATTENDING THE CSC MEETING IN-PERSON:
Calipatria High School Library (Map Attached)
601 W Main Street
Calipatria, CA 92233
For more information: https://www.icab617community.org/brawley-westmorland-calipatria
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¡Únase a nosotros el lunes 19 de octubre para nuestra reunión del Comité Directivo Comunitario AB 617 para el Corredor North-End Brawley-Westmorland-Calipatria!
Este Comité empleará estrategias probadas e innovadoras para reducir la exposición a la contaminación del aire en las Ciudades de Brawley-Westmorland-Calipatria. Los asistentes también tendrán la oportunidad de hablar con expertos comunitarios y de calidad del aire de agencias locales y estatales.
Se publicará una transmisión de video en vivo en esta página poco antes de que comience la reunión el 19 de octubre a las 5:30 pm.
DIRECCIÓN PARA LAS PERSONAS QUE ASISTEN A LA REUNIÓN DEL CSC EN PERSONA:
Biblioteca de la escuela secundaria Calipatria (mapa adjunto)
601 W Main Street
Calipatria, CA 92233
Para más información: https://www.icab617community.org/brawley-westmorland-calipatria

10/11/2026

‼️Air Quality Alert for Sunday October 11, 2026‼️

An air quality alert has been issued by the Imperial County APCD for Imperial Valley, Imperial County West, Imperial County Southwest, Imperial County Southeast for Sunday, October 11, 2026, commencing at midnight.

AIR QUALITY ALERT DUE TO HARMFUL PARTICLE POLLUTION LEVELS FROM WINDBLOWN DUST.

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels.

* WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions.

* WHEN...Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 12:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

* IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Join us next week for our AB 617 Community Steering Committee meeting for the El Centro-Heber-Calexico Corridor! A live ...
10/06/2026

Join us next week for our AB 617 Community Steering Committee meeting for the El Centro-Heber-Calexico Corridor! A live video stream will be posted on this page shortly before the meeting begins on October 14th @ 5:30pm.
ADDRESS FOR INDIVUDALS ATTENDING THE CSC MEETING IN-PERSON:
Heber Teresa Estrada Community Center
1132 Heber Ave.
Heber, CA 92249
For more information please visit our website: https://www.icab617community.org/calexico-heber-el-centro
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¡Únase la semana que viene a nuestra reunión del Comité Directivo de la Comunidad AB 617 para el Corredor El Centro-Heber-Calexico! Se publicará una transmisión de video en vivo en esta página poco antes de que comience la reunión el 14 de octubre a las 5:30pm.
DIRECCIÓN PARA LOS INDIVIDUOS QUE ASISTEN A LA REUNIÓN DEL CSC EN PERSONA:
Heber Teresa Estrada Community Center
1132 Heber Ave.
Heber, CA 92249
Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web: https://www.icab617community.org/calexico-heber-el-centro

‼️ Air Quality Alert in Imperial County for October 3, 2026 💨🔺The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert d...
10/02/2026

‼️ Air Quality Alert in Imperial County for October 3, 2026 💨

🔺The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. The air quality alert is in effect from 6:00 am through Midnight on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

🔺To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are Orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), sensitive groups should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. When AQI is Red (Unhealthy), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. When AQI is Purple (Very Unhealthy), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. When AQI is Maroon (Hazardous), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity.

🔺Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

▫️National Weather Service Air Quality Alert: https://tinyurl.com/ywn77rer
▫️Imperial Valley Air Quality: https://www.imperialvalleyair.org/

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