San Diego County Air Pollution Control District

SDAPCD had a wheelie great time hosting a pitstop today for ! 🚲

Our staff enjoyed engaging with the many riders who stopped by, sharing resources, cheering them on, and celebrating clean air commuting together.

Thank you to SANDAG - San Diego Association of Governments for promoting this clean air event which helps to work towards our vision of .

***ACTIVE SMOKE ADVISORY***

INCIDENT: Tusil Fire

AFFECTED AREA: Southeast San Diego County

AFFECTED COMMUNITIES: Areas around Campo

For more information visit, http://sdapcd.org/air-quality/smoke-advisory

Don't forget to apply!

Applications are still being accepted for clean air projects working towards reducing emissions throughout San Diego County. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.

To learn more about eligible projects and program details, visit sdapcd.org/grants

If you haven’t already shared comments on the FY 26-27 Recommended Budget, there is still time to provide feedback!

To share your thoughts, visit sdapcd.org/budget.

Join our Governing Board Budget Hearing on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 @ 5:00PM.

To learn how to participate, visit https://ow.ly/pVRi50XC1fW

Thursday’s theme is Air, Animals, and Plants!

Air pollution can also have an impact on the health of animals, plants, and our ecosystem.

To help reduce air pollution you can:
• Save energy at home💡
• Carpool to work or use public transportation 🚌
• Ride a bike 🚲
• Choose eco‑friendly products ♻️
• Avoid using pesticides or harmful chemicals ⚠️

The topic for today is Indoor Air Quality.

Sources of air pollution can also be found in your home and can affect everyone. Improving indoor air quality is essential because we spend most of our time indoors, making the air in our homes important for protecting our long‑term health. To learn more about indoor air quality, visit epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq

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Tuesday’s topic is Asthma and Your Health.

The air you breathe has an impact on your health.

SDAPCD continues to protect public health by working towards our vision of Clean Air for All by:
• Sharing current air quality conditions
• Offering funding through our Grants and Incentives programs to reduce emissions throughout San Diego County
• Investigating Air Quality Concerns submitted by residents in San Diego County.

To learn more, visit sdapcd.org

Today is the start of ! The topic for today is Wildland Fires and Smoke.

Did you know that SDAPCD issues Smoke Advisories? This helps to keep the public informed about potential smoke in the air that may be harmful to public health.

To learn more visit, sdapcd.org/air-quality.

Don’t Forget! Share your comments on the FY 26-27 Recommended Budget. 💬

To review the budget and provide feedback, visit sdapcd.org/budget.

Please join us for our budget hearing on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5pm

Check out SDAPCD's latest air quality updates in our quarterly newsletter!

This quarters topics include:
• Dr. Anne Marie Birkbeck-Garcia Appointed as SDAPCD Governing Board Chair
• 2026 Calendar Art Contest Winners Recognized
• SDAPCD Funds Electrification Project

To read our newsletter, visit sdapcd.org/community