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Air Quality staffers help promote National Clean Air Month
May 21, 2025
National Clean Air Month started in 1972 and takes place throughout May. Kicking off with Air Quality Awareness Week (#AQAW2025), the month is dedicated to raising awareness about air quality issues and reducing air pollution.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Air Quality Division has been playing a vital role in protecting Michigan’s air quality for 60 years. During National Clean Air Month, air quality staff participate in events with community partners to assist in providing resources for Michigan residents. Air Quality Division staff from air monitoring, toxicology, and field inspections areas participated in an event at Wayne County Community College on May 10, sponsored by JustAir. The event -- Mobile Monitor Distribution & Health Fair for Wayne County Young People with Asthma -- was set up to provide resources to Wayne County residents with asthma.
EGLE’s Air Quality Division helps to protect public health, including sensitive groups of people like those with asthma, by regulating industrial sources of pollution. In addition to inspectors, enforcement staff, and permit writers, we also have a team of air monitoring staff, toxicologists, and meteorologists working daily to ensure Michigan’s air quality is protected.
Being able to work with the public and attend community events is important. Attendance allows EGLE to provide resources to residents and answer air quality questions one-on-one.
Pictured: Air Quality staff attend event in Detroit during National Clean Air Month.
Learn more about how the Air Quality Division staff does its work.
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