Monterey Bay Air Resources District

🌿 MBARD is proud to support cleaner air in South Monterey County! 🌿 Through a California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) – Clean Air Center grant, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is providing two air cleaners and replacement filters to the City of Soledad to help protect community members during wildfire smoke events. Join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Soledad Community Center as we celebrate the new Clean Air Center and highlight the importance of improving air quality in the Salinas Valley. Enjoy free paletas, community resources, and smoke detectors while learning how to stay safe during wildfire season. We hope to see you there! #CleanAir #SoledadCA #SalinasValley #WildfirePreparedness #SouthMontereyCounty #MontereyCounty #CAPCOA @cityofsoledadca

Ensure your vehicle’s test counts towards #CleanTruckCheck compliance.  One wrong character can be the difference. Vehicle owners: double check your VIN. bit.ly/4oopkyd

Smoke from the current SoCal fires has been impacting the air quality in many areas, according to @SouthCoastAQMD. Protect yourself by remaining indoors, using recirculated air & wearing a mask if you need to go outside. Visit ready.ca.gov for preparedness resources.

New CalHeatScore features gives access to live data that can be integrated into a wide range of applications helping to create community alerts, emergency response planning and even newscasts. calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov bit.ly/4a4kod4

🌿Upgrade Your Gear, Improve Our Air! 🌿💨 The Monterey Bay Air Resources District’s Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) is offering incentives to replace old, polluting lawn and garden equipment with clean, zero-emission electric models — including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and more! Breathe easier, reduce noise, and help keep our community’s air clean. Turn in your working gas-powered equipment and receive rebates on battery-electric replacements. Learn more and apply here: mbard.org/leep #montereycounty #sanbenitocounty #santacruzcounty #landscapemaintenance #rebate #electric

🌿¡Renueva tu equipo, mejora nuestro aire! 🌿💨 El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos para Jardinería (LEEP) del Distrito de Recursos del Aire de la Bahía de Monterey ofrece incentivos para reemplazar equipos de jardinería antiguos y contaminantes por modelos eléctricos limpios y de cero emisiones, ¡incluyendo cortadoras de césped, sopladores de hojas y más! Respira mejor, reduce el ruido y contribuye a mantener limpio el aire de nuestra comunidad. Entrega tus equipos de gasolina en funcionamiento y recibe descuentos en equipos eléctricos de batería. Obtén más información y solicita el programa aquí: mbard.org/leep #montereycounty #sanbenitocounty #santacruzcounty #rebate #electric #landscapemaintenance

Pacific Grove backs e-bike registration bill amid Monterey County safety concerns | Click on the image to read the full story ksbw.com/article/pacifi…

It’s Memorial Day weekend, California. The long weekend is here, and we want you to enjoy every second of it—safely. Remember to: 🔹 Never leave campfires or grills unattended 🔹 Secure your trailer chains and never pull over into dry grass 🔹 Use a life jacket in the water and never swim alone Have the best weekend, and remember: stay safe and spark-free. ☀️🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #SafetyTips #OneLessSpark

As we strive to achieve a successful renewable energy transition, we must ensure that the surrounding critical infrastructure is safe and strong. That’s why I introduced my bipartisan Better Energy Storage and Safety Act to bolster research and development around safe energy storage. I’ll continue to work across the aisle to provide secure and reliable energy for our communities in the 19th Congressional District and beyond. santacruzsentinel.com/2026/05/09/rep…

Find your assigned polling place for the upcoming election at tinyurl.com/2m4kscm3 or call (831) 796‑1499. *** Encuentre su lugar de votación para la próxima elección en tinyurl.com/2m4kscm3 o llame al (831) 796-1499.

After a wildfire, carefully check your property for hot spots and embers. Avoid letting children or animals in burned areas until it is safe. Report any hazards to authorities. #WUIAwareness

Memorial Day weekend and beach season are here!. Before leaving for the beach, check the official surf zone forecast: weather.gov/safety/ripcurr… Arrive knowing the local weather, surf, and tides. Look to see if there are statements regarding waves, dangerous currents, or other hazards.

⏰ Last chance! Apply by tomorrow at 4:45 PM (Friday, May 22) Join the Monterey Bay Air Resources District team! We’re currently hiring for: - Air Monitoring Specialist or Senior Air Monitoring Specialist If you’re passionate about air quality, environmental science, and making a difference in our community, don’t miss this opportunity. • Competitive public sector career  • Work that impacts the health of our region  • Collaborative and dedicated team Apply now: mbard.org/employment Deadline: 4:45 PM, Friday, May 22, 2026 Don’t wait—submit your application today! #NowHiring #EnvironmentalJobs #AirQuality #MontereyBayJobs #PublicService #montereyca #montereycounty #santacruzcounty #sanbenitocounty #airpollutioncontrol

🌲 Don’t give fire a ladder. Untrimmed tree limbs are one of the most overlooked hazards on your property. They can create a direct path for fire to climb from the ground straight into the canopy. Here’s what to do now: ✅ Limb trees up to create space between the ground and canopy ✅ Clear debris and vegetation beneath your trees ✅ Keep branches away from your roof and chimney Get the checklist at 👉 ReadyForWildfire.org #DefensibleSpace #Landscaping #ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRE

AMBAG’s Final 2050 MTP/SCS and Final EIR have been released. For more information, go to ambag.org. Se han publicado el MTP/SCS 2050 Final y el EIR Final de AMBAG. Para más información, visite ambag.org.

Make a plan ahead of time if you live in an area prone to wildfires. If you see one, report it right away. If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately. Stay informed & learn what to do before, during, & after a wildfire: ready.gov/wildfires

Prevent tick bites & Lyme disease: ​- Apply tick repellent from the waist down. - Check for ticks after spending time in grassy areas & sitting on rocks or logs. - Shower soon after returning indoors to wash away any ticks. Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/LymeDisease

ZEV TruckStop has a new look ⚡ Explore incentives, available zero-emission trucks, plus charging and fueling options all in one place. Visit: bit.ly/3OASAWq

Cooler today! 📉 A deeper marine layer and weaker offshore winds have dropped temperatures across the Bay Area & Central Coast by 4–9°F compared to this time yesterday. 🌫️ #CAwx #BayAreaWX

Following @CAgovernor's beneficial fire executive order, state agencies have moved quickly to provide on-the-ground support to local governments and fire practitioners to maximize beneficial fire use. Full update: bit.ly/tf-beneficial-… @CalNatResources @CaliforniaEPA