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State Health Department Concludes Ozone Forecasting for 2008

Sept. 3, 2008 - DENVER - Air quality forecasting for ground-level ozone has concluded for the year, according to officials at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division and the Regional Air Quality Council. Continued

Bus Retrofit Project Means Cleaner, Healthier Air for Pueblo County Schoolchildren and Other Bus Riders

Aug. 6, 2008 - PUEBLO - Thousands of Pueblo County schoolchildren and other bus riders in the area will breathe cleaner, healthier air during their commutes beginning this year, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Continued

Sheriff To Order Outdoor Fire Restrictions

7/22/2008 - Boulder - Colorado is currently experiencing one of the driest summers in history. The fire danger has been increasing rapidly over the course of the last several weeks, and the moisture content in large fuels, (logs and trees), has fallen to a dangerous level of 10%. Grasses, which carry fire, are curing out and browning, and have minimal levels of moisture left. Several fires have broken out in the last few days in neighboring counties. Many fire- fighting resources are currently detailed to California for major fires. The forecast continues to call for high temperatures and minimal moisture. Continued

Join the Summer Clean Air Challenge. It's Simple.

With gas prices over $4 per gallon, and our ozone pollution levels already beyond Federal Ozone standards, this is an important summer for all of us. Ozone is an important health issue. Increased ground-level ozone concentrations, even at levels below the federal standard, can compromise health, especially among sensitive populations like active children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions like asthma. But there is something you can do.

From June 25th (Bike to Work Day) through August 31st, use alternative transportation (i.e. bus, light rail, ride your bike, walk, telecommute, carpool) whenever you can.

On days that you have to drive alone, drive smart and drive clean by maintaining your vehicle and combining trips.

Just click on Clean Air Contest and fill in the pledge form to sign up for this year's challenge. Your actions will make a difference, and you may just win a prize too!

Grand prize: An electric bike
Runner up prizes (for reducing the most mileage): $50 Gift Cards to REI
Plus, many more prizes just for participating!

New this year: Take the pledge to Drive Clean and Drive Smart and you will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes of $50 gift cards.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Alleges Violations at CEMEX Cement Plant in Lyons

June 17, 2008 - DENVER - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued a notice of violation to CEMEX, alleging various violations of state air quality regulations and operating permit conditions at the company’s Lyons cement plant northwest of Boulder. Continued

State Health Department to Provide Daily Air Quality Forecasts
This Summer; Critical Ozone Season Begins June 1

May 30, 2008 - DENVER - Daily forecasts and a new and improved Web site will be featured during what is expected to be a critical summer for air quality in the Denver metropolitan area and North Front Range. Continued

Auto Emissions Tests More Stringent

May 5, 2008 - DENVER - Beginning today, cars and light-duty trucks in the seven-county Denver-metropolitan area will have a harder time passing enhanced emissions tests at Air Care Colorado testing facilities, operated by Envirotest, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Continued

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