Air Quality
MORPC's Air Quality Program seeks to address our region’s growing air quality issues and inform, educate and alert individuals, businesses and organizations of the actions they can take to reduce air pollution.
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Air Quality Forecast
Year-round, MORPC carefully monitors ozone and particle pollution levels and issues daily air quality forecasts for all of central Ohio, focusing on the six counties in non-attainment with federal ozone and particle pollution (PM2.5) standards.
Air Quality Alert
When there is a potential for high pollution levels - usually on hot, sunny days - an Air Quality Alert may be issued to protect public health. The community is alerted through the local media, MORPC website, and e-mail to take action to help reduce the formation of ozone and particle pollution. Alerts are issued when pollution levels reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on the National Air Quality Index (AQI). To receive e-mail notification of an Air Quality Alert, contact Ashley Lester.
Central Ohio Air Quality Hotline
Listen to the daily air quality forecast on our Central Ohio Air Quality Hotline by calling toll free 1-888-666-1009.
Simple Solutions to Improve Air Quality
Clean Air Fair 2008
Join us Wednesday, April 30, 2008
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Battelle Plaza in the Arena District
US EPA Makes $5M Available for Clean Diesel Projects
March 14, 2008 – US EPA is now seeking project proposals that reduce emissions from existing diesel engines within the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. US EPA expects to fund 10-20 projects for amounts ranging between $100,000 and $750,000. Some examples of eligible projects include installing retrofit technology on heavy-duty diesel trucks, early replacement of older diesel technology, and reducing long-duration truck idling. Requests for proposals are due June 18, 2008. To download a copy of the request for proposal visit Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative.
Air Quality and Energy Working Group
The Air Quality and Energy Working Group provides leadership and guidance to MORPC staff. The Committee consists of representatives throughout central Ohio (local government, nonprofit organizations and private interests) and meets at MORPC the first Tuesday of every other month at 1:30 p.m.
Committee Chair, Derrick Clay, MORPC Board Member
Contact Ashley Lester at 614-233-4168 to join.
Meeting Minutes
