Air Quality News
Press Release - February, 2010
Air Quality Press Release_02-10-2010.pdf
Columbus region now meeting attainment standards set by EPA for PM2.5
August 26, 2008 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) have made initial recommendations to not include Columbus on the list of cities in non-attainment on P.M.2.5 air particle pollution. Read more
Air Quality Alliance's Commuter Rewards Program
June 2008 - The Air Quality Alliance of the Chattahoochee Valley is excited to announce a new Commuter Rewards program made available to our area by the Georgia Clean Air Campaign. Commuter Rewards is an incentive program open to commuters who live and work in Georgia. Now you can take control of your commute and save time and money – even better, you can earn cash and win prizes by participating! There are a variety of options available, and plenty of people to help you figure out how to get started. Read more... Register Now!
Columbus City Council Approves Anti-idling Measure
November 6, 2007 - The Columbus City Council unanimously approved a measure calling for operators of heavy-duty city vehicles to turn off their engines when they’re not needed. The resolution calls for drivers of heavy-duty city-owned or leased vehicles to kill their engines and not let them idle for more than five minutes unless they are in traffic or such idling is needed to perform necessary work or respond to an emergency. Read more...