Media contact: Jenn Fields, media and communications specialist, jfields@raqc.org, 303-502-7342 Front Range residents experienced 66 days this summer with concentrations of ground-level ozone that exceeded the federal standard, placing the 2026 ozone season among the...
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Committee Meeting
Control Strategy Committee, Indirect Sources Technical Work Group
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Oct 2nd
Regional Air Quality Council
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We collaborate to improve air quality and protect Colorado’s health, environment, and economy through planning, policy development and program implementation.
Vision:
Clean air provides us the opportunity to breathe easy.
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Colorado’s Clean Air Champions Recognized at Fourth Annual Event
Every year, the Regional Air Quality Council recognizes the exceptional efforts of a handful of individuals and organizations in our community working toward cleaner air for all. On Sept. 15, 2026, the RAQC presented awards to 15 Colorado Clean Air Champions at its...
Current 8-Hour Ozone Summary
Ozone Summary through September 14th, 20268-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) through EPA AirNow and consistent with Data Reporting and Handling Conventions...
New report quantifies health costs of high ozone on Front Range residents
RAQC media contact: Jenn Fields, jfields@raqc.org A new report has been completed by researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health entitled “Ozone in the Denver Metro North Front Range: A Health Impact Assessment.” The report is an analysis of the health costs...
RAQC Staff Featured On Larimer County Podcast, Healthier Together
Ground-level ozone is Larimer County's most pressing air quality issue, which reaches unhealthy levels in the summer months. Larimer County is also part of the Colorado Front Range Ozone Nonattainment Area, in which the Regional Air Quality Council works to address...
Board Announcements
Next Board Meeting
When
Friday, September 11, 2026
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where
In-Person: Denver Regional Council of Governments, 1st Floor Aspen & Birch Conference Rooms, 1001 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Remote: Zoom registration required (see agenda)
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