Monterey Bay Air Resources District

Clean Air Day is October 1, 2025 - Join Us in Taking the Clean Air Pledge!

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) works to reduce air pollution throughout the region to protect the health and well-being of residents of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties and preserve our quality of life. MBARD is a proud sponsor of Clean Air Day which champions actions Monterey Bay…

9/24/2025 - MBARD is currently investigating odor complaints in areas of East Garrison, Marina, Seaside and along River Road in Salinas / MBARD está investigando actualmente quejas de olores en áreas de East Garrison, Marina, Seaside y a lo largo de River Road en Salinas.

MBARD has recently received several odor complaints from the public in areas of East Garrison, Marina, Seaside and along River Road in Salinas. We are investigating the many potential sources of these odors such as standing water in ponds, sewers, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and agricultural…

MBARD will be at the 10/4/2025 WAT's UP Block Party, Watsonville High School, Watsonville, 11am-3pm

There’s an activity for everyone- from free entertainment from a local band to a kid’s corner with crafts. Check out the electric vehicle and e-bike fleet, and even take them for a spin.

9/12/2025 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES/SOLICITUD DE PROPUESTAS SERVICIOS VACACIONALES

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) requests proposals from qualified vendors for professional janitorial services for MBARD’s office building located at 24580 Silver Cloud Court in Monterey, California. MBARD is intending to contract with the most qualified vendor for an initial period of two…

9/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Wood Stove Change Out Program Now Open/Programa de cambio de estufas de leña abierto

7/18/2025 - KSBW News: Monterey Bay program offers cash incentives for electric vehicle buyers

7/7/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program/Programa de incentivos para vehículos eléctricos de la Bahía de Monterey (EVIP)

6/6/2025 - Monitoring Smoke: An Exploration of Low-Cost Sensors

Article by Edward Ballaron, Eli Lessman, David Frisbey, and Shawn Boyle, MBARD, featured in the June 2025 issue of EM, The Magazine for Environmental Managers.

6/1/2025 - HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

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

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: 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.

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.

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…

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…

Join Monterey Bay Area for #CleanAirDayCA to support air quality. Includes logos, a QR code, and a scenic beach sunset.

Clean Air Day is October 1, 2025 - Join Us in Taking the Clean Air Pledge!

9/24/2025 - MBARD is currently investigating odor complaints in areas of East Garrison, Marina, Seaside and along River Road in Salinas / MBARD está investigando actualmente quejas de olores en áreas de East Garrison, Marina, Seaside y a lo largo de River Road en Salinas.

MBARD has recently received several odor complaints from the public in areas of East Garrison, Marina, Seaside and along River Road in Salinas. We are investigating the many potential sources of…

Family event poster for "Wat's Up Block Party" at Watsonville High on October 4th, 11 AM - 3 PM, promoting electric vehicles.

MBARD will be at the 10/4/2025 WAT's UP Block Party, Watsonville High School, Watsonville, 11am-3pm

There’s an activity for everyone- from free entertainment from a local band to a kid’s corner with crafts. Check out the electric vehicle and e-bike fleet, and even take them for a spin.

9/15/2025 - NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION TO ISSUE AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT

Pursuant to Rule 207, Section 6.9, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) solicits written comments to the preliminary decision to approve the issuance of Authority to Construct (ATC) APP-25…

Request for proposals for janitorial services by Monterey Bay Air Resources District, due by October 3, 2025.

9/12/2025 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES/SOLICITUD DE PROPUESTAS SERVICIOS VACACIONALES

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) requests proposals from qualified vendors for professional janitorial services for MBARD’s office building located at 24580 Silver Cloud Court in…

Wood stove with flames. Text promotes a replacement incentive program in English and Spanish by Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

9/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Wood Stove Change Out Program Now Open/Programa de cambio de estufas de leña abierto

Electric cars parked at charging stations, with a KSBW news banner: "Get Paid to Go Electric."

7/18/2025 - KSBW News: Monterey Bay program offers cash incentives for electric vehicle buyers

Electric vehicle incentive program for Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz residents by Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

7/7/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program/Programa de incentivos para vehículos eléctricos de la Bahía de Monterey (EVIP)

Wildfire image with text: "Monitoring Smoke: An Exploration of Low-Cost Sensors" by Edward Ballaron and others, for Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

6/6/2025 - Monitoring Smoke: An Exploration of Low-Cost Sensors

Article by Edward Ballaron, Eli Lessman, David Frisbey, and Shawn Boyle, MBARD, featured in the June 2025 issue of EM, The Magazine for Environmental Managers.

Monterey Bay Air Resources District seeks medical and engineering professionals for board vacancies. More info at www.mbard.org/hearing-board.

6/1/2025 - HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

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

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.

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…

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…

Lawn mower with text about Monterey Bay Air Resources District's Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) Rebates for zero-emission gear.

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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