Air Awareness Tucson Style

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Air AwarenessTucson Style

• Beth Gorman
• Pima County Environmental Quality
• Tucson, Arizona
• bgorman_at_deq.co.pima.az.us
• [phone]

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Pima County Environmental Quality Clean Air
Program

• EPA-Award Winning
• State-Award Winning

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Clean Air Program Goals

• Increase Awareness
• Encourage Action
• Maintain Compliance

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Clean Air ProgramMethods to Accomplish Goals

• Community Outreach
• School/Youth Outreach
• Annual Public Events

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Variety is the Spice of Air Quality Awareness

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Stop for Interactive Learning Game

• Airegories Game
• 6 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
• RIGHT NOW!!!!

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Community Outreach

• Ozone Advisories
• Media Relations
• Advertising/PSAs
• Speakers Bureau
• Air Quality Hotline

• Major Employers
• Community Events
• Smoking Vehicle Hotline
• Air Info Now Website
• Vehicle Repair Program

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School Youth Outreach

• School Contest
• Clean Air Trunk
• Teacher Trainings

• Classroom Presentations
• Air Quality Curricula
• Kids for Clean Air Club

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Annual Public Events

• Car Care Clinic
• Walk to School Day
• Earth Day

• Bike Fest
• Clean Air Challenge
• School Contest

Lawn Mower Retirement Program Great Stove
Change-out
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School Youth OutreachAnnual School Contest

• Special Recognition
• Way into Schools
• Way to Parents

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School Youth OutreachPresentations

• Link with Parks Rec
• After School Programs
• Day Care Programs

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Community OutreachSenior Olympics

• Dovetail with Other Events
• Be Creative
• Stay Aware

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Annual Public EventBike Fest

• Partner
• Look for Media Opps

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Annual Public EventBike FestStreet Fair Valet
Bike Parking

• Offer Service
• Reduce Congestion

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Community Outreach

• EPA EMPACT Grant
• Air Info Now Program
• Online Hotline
• www.AirInfoNow.org
• (520) 882-4AIR
• Outreach
• Media Training
• Teacher Training
• Medical Provider Training

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Annual Public EventCar Care Checkup

• Provide a Public Service
• Encourage Positive Behavior
• Ask for Help
• Partner

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Annual Public EventEarth Day

• Combine Missions
• Cooperate
• Avoid Duplication of Efforts
• Be Pushy

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Community EventEarth Day

• Co-Sponsor Events
• Broaden Recognition

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Community EventEarth Day Parade

• Delegate
• Advocate

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Community OutreachEl Tour Bicycle Race

• Increase Exposure
• Partner

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Community OutreachThe Home Show

• Share Booths/Time
• Increase Exposure

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School Youth OutreachPresentation

• Work with Informal Learning Centers
• Be Innovative

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Annual Public EventInternational Walk to School
Day

• Use Star Power
• Emphasize National Programs

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Community OutreachBus Benches

• Advertising/PSAs
• Push Not for Profit
• Spread the Wealth

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Annual Public EventClean Air Challenge

• Draw Attention to Those Doing Well
• Partner

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School Youth OutreachThe Wizard of Air

• Be Silly
• Have Fun
• Wear Jammies

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Measure Effectiveness

• Annual Research
• Pre Post Tests
• Website Survey
• Surveys at Events

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Secure Funding

• Grants
• State ADEQ - CO Maintenance
• EPA EMPACT and others
• State Heritage Fund Environ. License Plate
• State Legislators Vehicle Repair Program
• State Legislators NEAP PM10
• Unfortunately, Good Air is Bad for Funding!

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For More Information

• Beth Gorman, Program Manager
• Pima County Environmental Quality
• Tucson, Arizona
• bgorman_at_deq.co.pima.az.us
• 520.740.3343

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