The Community Air Protection Program (AB 617)
is a community-based program that brings together
residents, local businesses, health and environmental
organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders
to form Community Steering Committees (CSCs). These
CSCs work together to develop and implement plans to
help reduce air pollution in communities. These plans are
known as Community Emission Reduction Plans (CERPs)
and Community Air Monitoring Plans (CAMPs). CERPs
focus on community-identified air quality priorities
while CAMPs provide localized strategies for air quality
monitoring. All six communities within South Coast
AQMD’s jurisdiction are currently in the implementation
phase of their CERPs and CAMPs.
South Coast AQMD continues to hold quarterly meetings with CSC members and co-lead organizations to provide updates on the progress of plan implementation and has begun discussions with consistently nominated communities who have not received Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) funds by holding a series of virtual conversations across the region (Regional Clean Air Community Conversations) focused on improving air quality and strengthening community partnerships.
3rd Annual Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) Community Engagement Event
South Coast AQMD will be hosting the 3rd Annual Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) Community Engagement Event on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event will highlight the power of community collaboration through meaningful conversations on current events and their impact on air quality. It will provide an inclusive and inspiring space for CSC members as well as representatives from consistently nominated communities to connect across regions, exchange insights, and share strategies.
For more information on the Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) Program or meeting schedules, visit www.aqmd.gov/ab617.
Upcoming Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) Community Meetings:
• Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) – Thursday, May 7, 5-7 p.m.
• Regional Clean Air Community Conversations Orange County (Virtual) – Thursday, May 14, 5:30-7 p.m.
• East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce (ELABHWC) – Thursday, May 21, 4-6 p.m.
• South Los Angeles (SLA) – Thursday, June 4, 4-6 p.m.
• Wilmington, Carson West Long Beach (WCWLB) –Thursday, June 18, 2-4 p.m.
• Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) –Thursday, July 9, 4-6 p.m.
• 3rd Annual AB 617 Community Engagement Event – Saturday, October 17, TBD