We're structured in a manner which allows policy on air quality issues to be developed and debated by those who are most affected by it: regulated industry.  We employ a common sense approach to the development of air quality management programs.

To the extent possible, industry is our partner in the development of air quality plans, rules and policy.  Through District-sponsored workshops and meetings, our staff works in a pro-active manner with those impacted by legal mandates to find the most prudent course of action and to resolve conflicts to the maximum extent possible.  We believe that tapping ideas from all possible sources is the best way to find problem solutions.

As a result, local industry has more flexibility in meeting environmental mandates than their counterparts in neighboring air districts and even some nearby states.

We also publicly recognize industry which sets an example for others.  During Pollution Prevention Week in September, the District confers the prestigious Exemplar Award on the best of our regulated community whose work in the area of air pollution prevention or control raises the standard for others.  Year round our inspectors seek out gas stations who exceed regulatory requirements and these stations receive the Mojave Green Business Award, which includes a window decal and advertising media.

We're proud that our relationship with industry and our community is such that they avidly support our annual Clean Air Fair, held every May, commemorating National Clean Air Month.