South Coast AQMD, in partnership with Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, will host a Dust Summit on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Palm Desert. The event will bring together experts, community leaders, academia, and residents to discuss research findings and health impacts, along with current and future dust mitigation efforts.

The Coachella Valley has long faced challenges with dust pollution (PM10), which is often generated and carried by high winds across the desert. This not only impacts air quality but also poses risks to public health and the quality of life for local communities.

Before effective solutions can be put in place, it is critical to understand where the dust is coming from and what factors are driving it. Insights from this summit and upcoming work will help guide the development of the appropriate mitigation projects for the Coachella Valley.

The event will feature presentations, a panel discussion, and an interactive Q&A session. The Dust Summit marks the beginning of a broader, long-term strategy to address dust impacts in the Coachella Valley. To maximize participation, this event will be held in-person at the the UC Riverside Auditorium in Palm Desert and virtually via Zoom. All residents are encouraged to participate and be part of this important conversation.

Event Details Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.

In Person Location: UC Riverside Auditorium
Palm Desert Center 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211

Electronic Participation: Join Zoom Webinar Meeting - from PC or Laptop https://aqmd.zoomgov.com/j/1611757966 
Zoom Webinar ID: 161 175 7966 (applies to all)
Teleconference Dial In +1 669 900 6833
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Spanish Language Audience Zoom Meeting ID: 161 175 7966
Teleconference Dial In +1 669 900 6833
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