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Air Quality Alert - Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory

Strong winds will cause high particle pollution levels in Coachella Valley.

Wildfire Smoke, Ash & Safety Tips

Wildfires can often cause very high air pollution levels that are harmful to your health. Protect your health by taking steps Before, During, and After a wildfire to reduce how much pollution you are breathing. Visit our Wildfire Smoke & Ash Health & Safety Tips page for more info.

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April 2nd, 2026

Apply for AB 617 Clean Community School Initiative funding to replace older school buses with zero-emission models — deadline Apr. 7

April 1st, 2026

South Coast AQMD extiende el aviso de polvo arrastrado por el viento para el Valle de Coachella

Válido hasta el j., 4/2, 11:59 PM

April 1st, 2026

South Coast AQMD Extends Windblown Dust Advisory for the Coachella Valley

Valid through Thurs., 4/2, 11:59 PM

April 1st, 2026

Expand EV charging access with more than 90 ports installed at South Coast AQMD headquarters in partnership with ChargePoint

April 1st, 2026

Celebrate National Walking Day—walk, boost your health, enjoy cleaner air, and check air quality with our app

March 31st, 2026

South Coast AQMD emite un aviso de polvo arrastrado por el viento para el Valle de Coachella

Válido hasta el j., 4/2, a las 10 am

March 31st, 2026

South Coast AQMD Issues Windblown Dust Advisory for the Coachella Valley

Valid until Thurs., 4/2 at 10:00 AM

March 26th, 2026

Join us for a virtual working group meeting on Mar. 27 to receive an update on potential new measures for our Cooperative Agreement with the Ports

March 24th, 2026

Keep up with the latest news from South Coast AQMD, view the Mar-Apr edition of the Advisor newsletter

March 20th, 2026

Learn why healthy air matters! Our WHAM program invites students to a free webinar on Apr. 22 about air quality and environmental careers

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