Ozone Summary through July 05, 20208- hour Ozone Summary is based on 8-hour averages of raw 1-hour ozone data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and consistent with Data Reporting and Handling Conventions outlined in 40 CFR Part 50 -...
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Regional Air Quality Council
Our mission is to develop and propose effective and cost-efficient air quality planning initiatives with input from local government agencies, the private sector, stakeholder groups, and citizens of the Denver metropolitan area and the Denver Metro/North Front Range Ozone Non-Attainment Area. We plan and implement a variety of public outreach and education efforts. The RAQC assists with regional public/private initiatives to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, mobile sources, and other sources.
News Feed
The RAQC and Home Depot Unveil New Mow Down Pollution – Lawn Mower Exchange Program!
In an effort to reduce ground-level ozone and improve air quality in the Denver Metro/North Front Range areas, the RAQC and our program partners are excited to launch a new Mow Down Pollution – Lawn Mower Exchange program with The Home Depot! The RAQC will offer $150 vouchers to people who choose to recycle and replace their gas-powered lawn mowers with rechargeable or corded electric lawn mowers at participating Home Depots.
Get more information at the Mow Down Pollution program website and flyer.
The RAQC’s Simple Steps. Better Air. Team Launches Refreshed Website
The RAQC’s Simple Steps. Better Air. (SSBA) team is excited to launch a refreshed SimpleStepsBetterAir.org! The objective of the website facelift is to give audiences a more user-friendly and contemporary experience with updated content, imagery and SSBA partnership information. Please note, you may need to refresh your browser to see the new site.
2020 Modeling Forum
On June 4, 2020 RAQC staff hosted the 2020 Modeling Forum. Ramboll and Alpine Geophysics provided an overview of the new 2016 modeling platform development and performance as well as modeled 2020 and 2023 design values for the Serious Area Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) attainment demonstration and air quality planning purposes. A copy of all materials presented along with a recording of the Forum are available.
RAQC Joins Multiple State Partners in Can Do Colorado Community Challenge
Yesterday, Governor Polis announced the Can Do Colorado Community Challenge, an extension of Can Do Colorado, which spotlights and supports innovative businesses that are finding creative ways to continue serving their customers safely, implementing teleworking, and reducing in-person interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Can Do Colorado Community Challenge calls on local governments and businesses to continue finding safe and sustainable opportunities to jump start the local economy and implement these practices until a cure or vaccine is created. The state wants to continue to champion things like teleworking whenever possible; equity for essential workers; and helping communities provide safe spaces for all to walk, bike, dine, and conduct business. You can read the press release here.
The RAQC worked with numerous partners on the initiative, including the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado Energy Office, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
Various RAQC programs and resources to aid in this effort and improve air quality are featured in the Challenge fact sheet and on the Improve Air Quality website page.
Board Announcements
Next Board Meeting
When
Friday, July 10, 2020
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Where
Zoom Meeting – Remote ONLY
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE ONLY
DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT SUSCEPTIBILITY OR EXPOSURE TO COVID‐19
