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Community Air Action Planning

Description

Website for the Oregon DEQ Community Air Action Planning program, which aims to begin improving local air quality in historically overburdened areas through a collaborative process of community-led action.

Questions this resource can help answer

What resources can communities use to better understand air quality and plan for action?

How do I use this resource?

This website provides information and resources for communities to set up a community program to improve air quality. The best starting place for a new user is the Story Map, which lays out the rationale for the program and critical program components. The Fact Sheet is a shorter background on the program. There are four current pilot communities that are identified and for which case studies are available. Each of the city pages provides information on community monitoring and activities that have taken place or are planned.

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