If you would like to make a 501(c)(3) tax deductible donation to air quality improvement efforts in Central Texas, please mail a check to:
CLEAN AIR Force of
Current Air Quality Improvement Efforts Include: Clean Air Partners Program – The Clean Air Partners Program currently consists of over 100 Central Texas businesses, organizations and government entities in the 5-county Central Texas region. These members pledge to voluntarily reduce ozone-causing emissions by 10% over three years. There are many different strategies that may be used to achieve these reductions, such as carpooling, flex-time schedules and energy conservation. Any business interested in participating in this program may find more information at www.cleanairpartnerstx.org. Clean School
Bus Program - In coordination
with the Environmental Protection Agency, this program provides funding
to Central Texas
school districts to
replace or retrofit older school buses with newer, cleaner school buses. This helps reduce childrens’ exposure to diesel
exhaust, while also improving air quality in our communities.
Electric Lawnmower Discount Program – Because gas-powered lawnmowers contribute to air pollution in Central Texas , this program offers a financial incentive to purchase cleaner, electric lawnmowers. Citizens receive a discount on electric lawnmowers while the program is in effect (typically in April or May). Also, recycling of older gas-powered mowers is encouraged through this program. Ozone Action Day Program – To kick-off the beginning of ozone season, the CLEAN AIR Force holds a public outreach event to remind Central Texans of the simple things they can do to improve air quality in Central Texas . Throughout ozone season (April 1st – October 31st), the CLEAN AIR Force offers a free notification service to participants by email when an Ozone Action Day is forecast for the following day. This gives Central Texans time to plan ahead for alternate travel arrangements for the next day and to make informed decisions about air pollution and its potential health effects. The email and fax alerts also encourage Central Texans to reduce their driving and postpone other polluting activities until late in the day when ozone is less likely to form. To register for these alerts, visit www.cleanairforce.org or call 1-866-916-4AIR. Ozone action day notifications are also available on the CLEAN AIR Force’s air quality information line at (512) 343-SMOG. Car Care for Clean Air Day – This annual event offers car care tips that help improve air quality from on-site mechanics, air quality education materials, free pizza, VIN etching and an opportunity to see the latest green vehicles and buses up close. |