What’s more important and obvious than keeping the air we breathe clean for your friends and family? The answer? Nothing! The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) works closely with the City of Walnut Creek to maintain the high quality of our climate. For more information about BAAQMD, click here.

Spare the Air

This program, established by the BAAQMD, provides timely information about what you can do to reduce air pollution in our community.

Spare the Air Every Day Tips

Take transit

The Bay Area has many transit options. Use them and you will save gas, money and stress.

Walk or ride

Walking or riding a bike to commute or run errands saves gas and money AND improves your health too!

Link your trips

Group your errands.  You'll save gas and time by eliminating extra trips.

Stay steady

Minimize pedal and brake changes with a steady speedometer and improve gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway!

Select safe products

Use non-toxic, non-aerosol cleaning and beauty products to improve indoor air quality and your health.

Power down

Reducing electricity use saves money and the environment. Use energy-efficient bulbs and powerstrips for appliances and electronics.  Turn them off when you're not using them.

Buy Local

The shorter the trip to get to you, the less gas it requires

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