Category: Air and Environment

Spare the Air and Burn Ban Alerts have been issued for Friday and Saturday throughout the Bay Area

Spare the Air and Burn Ban Alerts have been issued for Friday and Saturday throughout the Bay Area EBMUD is a member of the BAAQMD Spare the Air Employer Program BAAQMD has advised today and tomorrow’s Air Quality Index to be unhealthy due to increased pollution. Smoke from numerous wildfires is currently impacting air quality throughout the Bay Area. It is illegal for Bay Area residents and businesses to burn wood or manufactured fire […]

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CRA Weekly Wildfire Brief for July 2, 2018

The below California Wildfire Brief of July 2, 2018 is courtesy of the California Resiliency Alliance. Click here to see the full Brief, including maps, weather information, and red flag watches and warnings. California Wildfire Brief Notice: The information in this report is subject to change and the situation may have evolved since the sending of this report.   […]

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San Rafael Flood Fair Saturday 3/24

You’re invited! San Rafael Flood Fair Saturday 3/24, 11am – 4pm Pickleweed Park Come to Flood Fair 1 Saturday March 24th, 11am-4pm Pickleweed Park 50 Canal St. San Rafael, CA 94901 Exhibits Open Through Sunday March 25th 4pm Learn about the flooding challenges we face as a community Meet people who want to be part of […]

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CARB: Presentation posted for public workshop

Presentation posted for public workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the California warranty and maintenance regulations for on-road heavy-duty vehicles. The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) has posted the presentation and additional handouts for the Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) emission warranty and maintenance regulations workshop on January 12, 2018. Date:            Friday, January 12, 2018 Time:            […]

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Spare the Air Alert – TODAY and tomorrow, October 27, 2017

BAAQMD is forecasting tomorrow’s Air Quality Index to be unhealthy due to increased levels of ground-level ozone. People with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Ozone can aggravate asthma, cause short term breathing difficulties, and cause lung inflammation. Help reduce the amount of air […]

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Spare the Air Alert – Thursday, August 31, 2017

BAAQMD is forecasting Thursday’s Air Quality Index to be unhealthy due to increased levels of ground-level ozone. People with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Ozone can aggravate asthma, cause short term breathing difficulties, and cause lung inflammation. Help reduce the amount of air […]

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Spare the Air Alert – TODAY – Monday, August 28, 2017

BAAQMD is forecasting TODAY’s Air Quality Index to be unhealthy due to increased levels of ground-level ozone. People with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Ozone can aggravate asthma, cause short term breathing difficulties, and cause lung inflammation. Help reduce the amount of air […]

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