Community Education

MBARD provides educational grants and resources to help educate our community on the importance of their role in keeping our air clean.

Air Quality Awareness Week, May 5 - 8, 2025

May 5 – 8, 2025, is Air Quality Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Stay Air Aware”. The most common air pollutants in our region, ozone, sometimes called smog, and particle pollution, pose health risks for many residents each year. Each day during the week a news release and a social media post will feature a topic for you to learn more about air quality. Link to read the press release.

Air Quality Index

Click to learn more about the Air Quality Index (AQI), the District’s way to communicate daily air quality and your health. Now that you have learned about AQI, check your local air quality.

Magic School Bus

Teachers can order “The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up” book from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

An infographic with tips to celebrate World Environment Day, including planting, gardening, trash pickup, reusing, energy saving, and outdoor activities.

6/5/2024 - Celebrate World Environment Day

Download tips on how to celebrate World Environment Day

Air Quality Awareness Week, May 6 -10, 2024

May 6 – 10, 2024, is Air Quality Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “Knowing Your Air”. The most common air pollutants in our region, ozone, sometimes called smog, and particle pollution, pose health risks for many residents each year. Each day during the week a news release and a social media post will feature a topic for you to learn more about air quality. Read the Press Release