May 5, 2025. Reno/Sparks, Nev. – Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH), and its Air Quality Management Division, are excited to celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week from May 5 to May 9, 2025.
This nationally recognized week, organized in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aims to increase public awareness about air quality and encourage individuals to incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily lives.
This year’s theme, “Stay Air Aware,” emphasizes the importance of staying informed about air quality and taking proactive steps to protect health and the environment.
Daily Topics for Air Quality Awareness Week 2025:
- Monday, May 5:Wildland Fires and Smoke
- Tuesday, May 6:Asthma and Your Health
- Wednesday, May 7:Indoor Air Quality
- Thursday, May 8:Air, Animals, and Plants
“We are committed to promoting air quality awareness and encouraging our community to take steps to protect their health and the environment,” said Francisco Vega, Division Director for NNPH-AQMD. “Air Quality Awareness Week is an excellent opportunity for everyone to learn more about air quality in Washoe County and how they can contribute to cleaner air.”
The NNPH Air Quality Management Division plays a crucial role in monitoring and managing air quality in Washoe County. Their efforts include issuing permits for sources of air pollution, inspecting pollution sources to ensure compliance with health and environmental standards, and operating a network of ambient air monitoring stations to provide real-time air quality data to the community.
Additionally, AQMD’s Keep It Clean Programs focus on key areas where residents can make a difference. Those programs are:
- Be Smoke Smart – Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
- Rack Em Up – Cycling when you can, instead of driving
- Know the Code – Information about the burn code
- nOzone – Take care of our air
- Be Idle Free – Keep your vehicle emissions in check
Join us in celebrating Air Quality Awareness Week by following NNPH on social media and using the hashtag #AQAW2025.
For more information about Air Quality Awareness Week and how you can get involved, please visit the EPA’s Air Quality Awareness Week page and the NNPH Air Quality Management Division page.
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Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. NNPH consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.