Monterey Bay Air Resources District

5/21/2025 UPDATE - e-Bike Incentive Application window reopens on May 29, 2025, 5-6 PM. Up to 1,000 online applications will be approved for income qualified Californians.

What you need to know: The California E-Bike Incentive Project will provide up to 1,000 income-eligible individuals a voucher worth up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike. The program is rolling out a revamped process intended to address problems experienced in the previous application window.

5/15/2025 - Notice of Public Hearing on June 18, 2025, for MBARD Proposed Budget and Proposed Revision to Fee Rules for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

5/8/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air, Animals and Plants, AQAW 2025

Today is the fourth and final day of Air Quality Awareness Week topics. Air pollution impacts animals and plants through a variety of pathways - directly through the air and indirectly through the water and soil. Air Quality Awareness Week is a great time to learn how air pollution impacts our ecosystems and…

5/7/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Indoor Air Quality, AQAW 2025

Today is the third day of Air Quality Awareness Week. The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our community by addressing the critical issue of indoor air pollution. As we spend a significant portion of our lives indoors, it is essential to…

5/6/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air Quality – Asthma & Your Health, AQAW 2025

Today is the second day of Air Quality Awareness Week. Air pollution can make asthma symptoms worse and trigger attacks. If you or your child has asthma, have you ever noticed symptoms get worse when the air is polluted? Air pollution can make it harder to breathe. It can also cause other symptoms, like…

5/5/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Backyard Burn Season Ended April 30/Temporada de quemas en el patio trasero terminó el 30 de abril

5/5/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air Quality – Wildland Fires & Smoke, AQAW 2025

Today is the first day of Air Quality Awareness Week. If you live in an area where wildland fires risk is high, take steps now to prepare for fire season. Being prepared for fire season is especially important for the health of children, older adults, and people with heart or lung disease.

Air Quality Awareness Week, May 5 - 8, 2025

May 5 – 8, 2025, is Air Quality Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Stay Air Aware”. The most common air pollutants in our region, ozone, sometimes called smog, and particle pollution, pose health risks for many residents each year. Each day during the week a news release and a social media post will…

4/18/2025 - Clearing the Air News Reel - Common Air Quality Inspections

Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) Air Quality Compliance Inspectors Kara Hall, Michelle Kaiser and Bronwyn Nielson explain a common air quality compliance inspection.

3/25/2025 Clearing the Air News Reel - Landscape Equipment Exchange Program Rebates

3/25/2025 Clearing the Air News Reel featuring an interview of a Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) rebate recipient.

2/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: New Air Quality Sensor Map/Nuevo mapa de sensores de calidad del aire

Press Release in English. Comunicado de prensa en español.

1/22/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire Update / Actualización sobre el incendio en la instalacion de batería de Moss Landing

Press Release in English.

1/22/2025 - Driving Clean Assistance Program Incentives

Save money by switching to a new clean-air vehicle with the Driving Clean Assistance Program. DCAP is offering two incentives to help you access clean-air vehicles. Learn more, check your eligibility, and apply today: https://drivingcleanca.org/

1/17/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire/Incendio en la instalación de baterías de Moss Landing

Press Release in English.

9/17/24 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program Launch and Workshop on Wednesday, October 2, 2024/Lanzamiento y taller del Programa de Reemplazo de Motores y Equipos Diésel, el Miércoles 2 de Octubre de 2024

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is pleased to announce that it will be accepting applications for grant funds through the Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program (DEERP) beginning on Wednesday October 2, 2024. A grant application workshop presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on…

3/22/2024 HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

Join the Monterey Bay Air Resources District Hearing Board! Current Vacancies: Medical Professional, Registered Engineer, and Public Member Alternate. Stipend provided.

11/3/2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) Starts November 6, 2023/El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos de Paisajismo Empieza el 6 de Noviembre de 2023

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is pleased to offer the Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP). Starting on November 6, 2023, residents and commercial operations in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties can receive a financial incentive while improving the air quality in their…

MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to a Seat on the Advisory Committee

FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

Do you know about our Zero Emissions School Bus Program?

We partner with Central Coast Community Energy to provide grants to school districts in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties to purchase electric school buses. Funding from the partnership helps transition schools to cleaner transportation thereby improving air quality and the health of our children…

5/28/2025 - 30-DAY PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AN AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE §42301.6

California Health & Safety Code Section 42301.6 requires that prior to approving a permit to construct equipment that emits toxic air emissions and is located within 1,000 feet of a kindergarten…

California E-Bike Incentive news: Application opens May 29, 2025, for income-qualified Californians. Up to 1,000 vouchers available.

5/21/2025 UPDATE - e-Bike Incentive Application window reopens on May 29, 2025, 5-6 PM. Up to 1,000 online applications will be approved for income qualified Californians.

Notice of public hearing/board meeting, June 18, 2025. Items: Proposed budget, MBARD fee revisions. Location: Monterey, CA. Zoom available.

5/15/2025 - Notice of Public Hearing on June 18, 2025, for MBARD Proposed Budget and Proposed Revision to Fee Rules for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Deer in a forest with text: "Air Quality Awareness: Protect Animals and Plants" and "50th Anniversary MBARD."

5/8/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air, Animals and Plants, AQAW 2025

Today is the fourth and final day of Air Quality Awareness Week topics. Air pollution impacts animals and plants through a variety of pathways - directly through the air and indirectly through the…

Family on couch with air purifier, promoting indoor air quality, celebrating 50th anniversary of MBARD.

5/7/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Indoor Air Quality, AQAW 2025

Child with an oxygen mask, text: "Air Pollution Worsens Asthma Symptoms. Learn at www.epa.gov/asthma".

5/6/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air Quality – Asthma & Your Health, AQAW 2025

Today is the second day of Air Quality Awareness Week. Air pollution can make asthma symptoms worse and trigger attacks. If you or your child has asthma, have you ever noticed symptoms get worse…

Press release by MBARD: Backyard burn season ended April 30.

5/5/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Backyard Burn Season Ended April 30/Temporada de quemas en el patio trasero terminó el 30 de abril

Firefighter battling wildfire; advice to prepare for wildfires: check air quality, stay informed, download facts from AirNow.gov.

5/5/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air Quality – Wildland Fires & Smoke, AQAW 2025

Air Quality Awareness Week, May 5 - 8, 2025

MBARD Air Quality Inspectors explain common air quality inspections in a video.mmon Air Quality Compliance Inspections" text.

4/18/2025 - Clearing the Air News Reel - Common Air Quality Inspections

Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) Air Quality Compliance Inspectors Kara Hall, Michelle Kaiser and Bronwyn Nielson explain a common air quality compliance inspection.

3/31/2025 - Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District

Link to Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District

Press release for a new air quality sensor map on 2/11/2025 from Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

2/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: New Air Quality Sensor Map/Nuevo mapa de sensores de calidad del aire

Press Release in English. Comunicado de prensa en español.

Driving Clean Assistance Program offers grants and financing for clean-air vehicles. Up to $12,000 scrappage, $2,000 charging aid.

1/22/2025 - Driving Clean Assistance Program Incentives

Save money by switching to a new clean-air vehicle with the Driving Clean Assistance Program. DCAP is offering two incentives to help you access clean-air vehicles. Learn more, check your…

Press release on 1/22/2025 about Moss Landing Battery Facility fire update by MBARD.

1/22/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire Update / Actualización sobre el incendio en la instalacion de batería de Moss Landing

Press Release in English.

Press release about a fire at Moss Landing Battery Facility, dated 1/17/2025.

1/17/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire/Incendio en la instalación de baterías de Moss Landing

Press Release in English.

California Air Resources Board survey on agricultural vehicles, equipment, infrastructure. Link and QR code included.

California Air Resources Board 2024-25 Agricultural Vehicle, Equipment, and Infrastructure Survey

12/18/2024: The California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), with the support of the California agricultural community…

9/26/2024 - EPA Announces the Opening of the 2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program Application Period

Today, September 26th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the opening of the 2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program application period! This is the third rebate funding…

Flyer for a Diesel Engine Replacement Grant Program by Monterey Bay Air Resources District, with application details and QR codes.

9/17/24 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program Launch and Workshop on Wednesday, October 2, 2024/Lanzamiento y taller del Programa de Reemplazo de Motores y Equipos Diésel, el Miércoles 2 de Octubre de 2024

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is pleased to announce that it will be accepting applications for grant funds through the Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program (DEERP…

Banner celebrating the 50th anniversary of Air Quality Management by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

7/1/2024 - MBARD celebrates 50th anniversary of air quality management! 1974-2024

Monterey Bay Air Resources District celebrates 50 Years of Air Quality Management in the Monterey Bay Area. Let's boogie down and celebrate clean air!

An advertisement for the Monterey Bay Air Resources District's Hearing Board vacancies: Medical Professional, Registered Engineer, Public Member Alternate.

3/22/2024 HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

Join the Monterey Bay Air Resources District Hearing Board! Current Vacancies: Medical Professional, Registered Engineer, and Public Member Alternate. Stipend provided.

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11/3/2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) Starts November 6, 2023/El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos de Paisajismo Empieza el 6 de Noviembre de 2023

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is pleased to offer the Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP). Starting on November 6, 2023, residents and commercial operations in Monterey…

MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to a Seat on the Advisory Committee

FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

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5/21/2025 UPDATE - e-Bike Incentive Application window reopens on May 29, 2025, 5-6 PM. Up to 1,000 online applications will be approved for income qualified Californians.

5/15/2025 - Notice of Public Hearing on June 18, 2025, for MBARD Proposed Budget and Proposed Revision to Fee Rules for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

5/8/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air, Animals and Plants, AQAW 2025

5/7/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Indoor Air Quality, AQAW 2025

5/6/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air Quality – Asthma & Your Health, AQAW 2025

5/5/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Backyard Burn Season Ended April 30/Temporada de quemas en el patio trasero terminó el 30 de abril

5/5/2025 - PRESS RELEASE: Air Quality – Wildland Fires & Smoke, AQAW 2025

Air Quality Awareness Week, May 5 - 8, 2025

4/18/2025 - Clearing the Air News Reel - Common Air Quality Inspections

3/25/2025 Clearing the Air News Reel - Landscape Equipment Exchange Program Rebates

2/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: New Air Quality Sensor Map/Nuevo mapa de sensores de calidad del aire

1/22/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire Update / Actualización sobre el incendio en la instalacion de batería de Moss Landing

1/22/2025 - Driving Clean Assistance Program Incentives

1/17/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire/Incendio en la instalación de baterías de Moss Landing

9/17/24 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program Launch and Workshop on Wednesday, October 2, 2024/Lanzamiento y taller del Programa de Reemplazo de Motores y Equipos Diésel, el Miércoles 2 de Octubre de 2024

3/22/2024 HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

11/3/2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) Starts November 6, 2023/El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos de Paisajismo Empieza el 6 de Noviembre de 2023

MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to a Seat on the Advisory Committee

Do you know about our Zero Emissions School Bus Program?

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