A little less goes a long way…
Boise Valley business owners can attend a workshop to learn what they can do to reduce VOC emissions that can create ozone air pollution problems. The free workshop called “Reducing Your Emissions” is Thursday, July 16, 7:00 p.m., at the new West Boise Library (7557 W. Ustick Road).
Joan Meitl of the Idaho Small Business Development [...]
Wilder is a small town but we will do what we can to help eliminate the Ozone problem.
We have put up no idle signs in our public buildings, We also have a new no burning ordinance which says no open burning during June, July and August.
We are attempting to keep our driving down for city employees and [...]
CITY OF EAGLE PARTNERS TO EDUCATE BUSINESSES ON WAYS TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL EMISSIONS
The City of Eagle and Department of Environmental Quality are co-hosting a small business workshop called “Reducing Your Emissions.” This free workshop will be held Tuesday, July 7, at 7:00 p.m., at Eagle City Hall. (660 E. Civic Lane)
Facilitator Joan Meitl of the [...]
• Boise maintains a position to assist with air quality issues at city facilities and in the community.
• Practice burns are carried out at the training facility only on days that have an acceptable low level of air pollution.
• The daily Air Quality Index is distributed to internal personnel in the Fire Department, Code Enforcement, [...]
• Employee incentive for employees who utilize Commuter Ride Van Pools.
• Employee incentive for employees who utilize the inter-county Valley Ride Bus Service.
• Free local bus passes for employees
• Bike Racks on the Courthouse complex.
• MyRide computerized employee carpool system
• Use of hybrid vehicles in the county fleet.
• Use of E-85 and other flex fuels [...]
The City of Meridian continues to be proactive in efforts to improve air quality in the Treasure Valley. Through supporting valley-wide initiatives, implementing city policies, evaluating land use applications, and sound practices by City departments and contracted entities, we are doing our part to help the Treasure Valley’s overall air quality and do our part [...]
A little less goes a long way in protecting Idaho's air quality. If everyone drove just 10% less it would significantly reduce harmful air pollution and keep the Treasure Valley under the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Reducing other activities like painting or mowing your lawn on poor air quality days also helps to improve the air we breathe. Exceeding the standards put forth by the EPA can result in increased restrictions and control which impacts economic growth. It's our goal to encourage everyone to do their part... well all breathe a lot easier.