2021 Highlights and See What's New for 2022

As we welcome the new year, our staff continues to work towards our mission to protect human health and property from the harmful effect of air pollution.

In this edition of Air Aware:

2022 Board of Directors Chair and Vice-Chair Elected
2021 Annual Report
2022 Clean Air Calendar
Don't Light Tonight Program (Nov 2021 - Feb 2022)
New Incentive Programs for 2022

Yolo-Solano AQMD Board of Directors elects

Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022

Ronald Kott, Chair

Mayor- City of Rio Vista

Gloria Partida, Vice-Chair

Mayor - City of Davis

District Releases 2021 Annual Report

The Yolo-Solano AQMD’s Annual Report provides a comprehensive look at the District’s programs, finances, and operations.

This report is produced annually to provide transparency to the public on District operations in addition to educating the public on air quality and highlighting various programs and outreach efforts.

Read the 2021 Annual Report

The 2022 Clean Air Calendar

The 2022 Clean Air Calendar has arrived! While on-campus education events were postponed for 2021, the Clean Air Calendar Contest remained a successful outreach tool for the District to engage students from K-12th grade. Participants were asked to submit original artwork illustrating the theme, You’re the Key to a Clean Air Future! Artwork from 12 winners was selected and is featured on the 2022 Clean Air Calendar.

See the Artwork

The 'Don't Light Tonight' (DLT)

Advisory Program

This annual program runs from November 1 through the end of February each year. The DLT program asks residents to refrain from wood burning on days that weather conditions contribute to an increase in particle pollution closer to ground level. You can find out more about the program and sign up for alerts on our website.

Sign-up for DLT Alerts

2022 INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR DISTRICT

RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES

In 2021, district staff secured $4,541,559 in funding for new and continuing incentive programs. These programs will be opening for applications in early 2022.

WOODSMOKE REDUCTION PROGRAM - Opening February 2022

The District will be opening this program with funding received from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Targeted Airshed Grant. Residents are encouraged to apply for this voucher program to help reduce the cost to replace an older or non-compliant woodstove, or open-hearth fireplace with a new EPA Compliant device. Vouchers are available in $1000 and $3500 amounts depending on income. LEARN MORE AND APPLY.

CLEAN AIR FUNDS (CAF) GRANT PROGRAM

The CAF program will open for applications later in March of 2022. This Program offers local companies and agencies an opportunity to fund projects in Clean Vehicle Technology, Alternative Transportation, Transit Services, or Public Education. In 2021, 12 projects were funded in Yolo and northeastern Solano counties. FIND OUT MORE...

CARL MOYER PROGRAM

This program will open March 2022 to provide funding to replace existing on and off-road, heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission trucks and buses, and install low carbon fueling infrastructure. LEARN MORE ABOUT MOYER...

FARMER PROGRAM

This program provides funds to replace aging ag vehicles with newer more efficient machines. The goal of the program is to help reduce emissions from the agricultural sector in the District.

In March 2022, the FARMER program will open for applications with $1,975,137 in available funding. Visit the FARMER Program page on our website.

YOLO-SOLANO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

1947 Galileo Court, Suite 103, Davis, CA 95618

Phone: 530-757-3650 | Fax: 530-757-3670 | www.ysaqmd.org