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10/2/2026 - We're Hiring an Air Quality Compliance Inspector I or II, and an Air Quality Technician

Join the Monterey Bay Air Resources District and help protect air quality in our community. Current openings include:
✅ Air Quality Compliance Inspector I or II
✅ Air Quality Technician

Learn more and apply at https://www.mbard.org/employment.

⏰ Application deadline: October 30, 2026, at 4:45 PM

10/1/2026 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Charge! Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Grant Program/¡Cargar! Programa de subvenciones para infraestructura de carga de vehículos eléctricos

9/8/2026 - EPA News Release: EPA Begins Final Phase of Post-Fire Battery Cleanup at Moss Landing

7/1/2026 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP)/Programa de incentivos para vehículos eléctricos de la Bahía de Monterey (EVIP)

6/26/2026 - “Clearing the Air” News Reel: Planning Division

Discover how MBARD’s Planning Division supports local communities through clean air grants and planning efforts that protect public health.

6/24/2026 - Sand City Goes Zero-Emission: New Electric Street Sweeper

Through MBARD's 2025-2026 AB2766 Clean Vehicle Program, the City of Sand City was awarded $200,000 to help replace an older gas/diesel-powered street sweeper with a new zero-emission, all-electric street sweeper.

5/8/2026 - Air Quality Awareness Continues Beyond AQAW 2026

As Air Quality Awareness Week comes to a close, thank you for helping protect the air we all share. Clean air actions don’t stop after one week—they continue every day.
Our “20 Ways YOU Can Clean the Air” checklist highlights simple steps you can take at home, on the road, and at work to reduce air pollution…

2/17/2026 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Zero-Emission Utility Terrain Vehicle Program Accepting Applications/Programa de Vehículos Utilitarios Todoterreno de Cero Emisiones Está Aceptando Solicitudes

Wood Stove Change Out Program Incentives/Incentivos del programa de sustitución de estufas de leña

Incentives are available to replace non-EPA certified wood stoves, fireplace inserts, or open-hearth fireplaces with a low smoke emitting, certified wood or pellet stove, fireplace insert, electric stove/insert, or heat pump. This program is only available to low-income qualified applicants and applicants in…

Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) / El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos para Jardinería

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!

1/1/2026 - HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

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

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…

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10/7/26 - 30-DAY PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AN AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE §42301.6

California Health & Safety Code Section 42301.6 requires the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) to notify parents or guardians of children attending any kindergarten through grade 12 school…

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10/2/2026 - We're Hiring an Air Quality Compliance Inspector I or II, and an Air Quality Technician

Join the Monterey Bay Air Resources District and help protect air quality in our community. Current openings include:
✅ Air Quality Compliance Inspector I or II
✅ Air Quality Technician

Learn…

The image details a grant program for EV charging infrastructure, offering up to 75% funding for projects and maximums for charging levels.

10/1/2026 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Charge! Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Grant Program/¡Cargar! Programa de subvenciones para infraestructura de carga de vehículos eléctricos

EPA starts final phase of battery cleanup at Moss Landing, with crews working on demolition and disposal. Date: September 8, 2026.

9/8/2026 - EPA News Release: EPA Begins Final Phase of Post-Fire Battery Cleanup at Moss Landing

The image promotes an electric vehicle incentive program for residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, with extra funds for low-income applicants.

7/1/2026 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP)/Programa de incentivos para vehículos eléctricos de la Bahía de Monterey (EVIP)

The image promotes the Monterey Bay Air Resources District's Planning Division, focusing on air pollution control and environmental health.

6/26/2026 - “Clearing the Air” News Reel: Planning Division

Discover how MBARD’s Planning Division supports local communities through clean air grants and planning efforts that protect public health.

An electric street sweeper from Sand City, promoting zero-emission public works, with officials discussing it on-site.

6/24/2026 - Sand City Goes Zero-Emission: New Electric Street Sweeper

Through MBARD's 2025-2026 AB2766 Clean Vehicle Program, the City of Sand City was awarded $200,000 to help replace an older gas/diesel-powered street sweeper with a new zero-emission, all-electric…

5/4/2026 - CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE: Backyard Burning Ends in Santa Cruz County

Press release stating the Backyard Burn Season ends on April 30, 2026, from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

4/29/2026 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Backyard Burn Season Ends April 30/ Temporada de Quemas En Patio Trasero Termina El 30 de Abril

The image promotes a Zero-Emission Utility Terrain Vehicle program offering grants for replacement vehicles in Monterey area.