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SWAG 2026 Registrations - Now Open! |
Registrations for the South Western Air Group (SWAG) conference are now open!
This year, the event will take place Nov. 4 and 5 at The Dana on Mission Bay Hotel, in sunny San Diego, California.
Early-bird pricing for conference registration is in effect through Oct. 1, 2026.
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/79T39W6
**Payments must be made through PayPal at end of survey to register**
*Conference registration does not include lodging — those who submit a conference registration online form (one per attendee) will need to book a hotel. Special block rates available at the link below.
Hotel room block at conference site here:
1. Direct Booking Link: https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=17116&nights=2&checkin=11/03/2026&group=2611TDRLI&lang=en-us&adults=2
2. Phone: Call our In-House Reservations Department at 800-445-3339 and mention “SWAG” or “South Western Air Group” to receive the group discount.
Organized by the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, the annual event draws attendance from air districts throughout California, federal and state regulators, industry sources, elected offices, public utilities and more.
STIHL and BNSF are once again presenting sponsors of the November event. Other sponsorship opportunities are still available – please email ksousa@mdaqmd.ca.gov if you are interested in becoming a sponsor!
**Click here to see current sponsorship levels and opportunities!**
As has long been the case with this conference, all proceeds from SWAG go to support the Mojave Environmental Education Consortium (MEEC), a 501(c)(3). MEEC’s mission is to train teachers and develop standards-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and environmental education resources for the classroom.
For more information on SWAG, including registration and sponsorships, contact Public Information Officer Kenny Sousa at ksousa@mdaqmd.ca.gov.
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Previous Event Information (2025)
Official Agenda | 2025 SWAG PowerPoint DAY 1 | 2025 SWAG PowerPoint DAY 2
For more than 35 years, the Mojave Desert AQMD's annual conference has been known as the California Desert Air Working Group (CDAWG) conference.
In 2025, that changes. CDAWG has officially become the South Western Air Group, or SWAG.
"With the continued growth of our conference, especially over the last 10 years, we felt it was time that the name of this event should represent all that we cover in each session," said Brad Poiriez, MDAQMD Executive Director and Air Pollution Control Officer. "This has truly become bigger than the California desert air districts our conference originally included, and every year we continue to expand our reach and our audience."
As has long been the case with this conference, all proceeds from SWAG go to support the Mojave Environmental Education Consortium (MEEC), a 501(c)(3). MEEC’s mission is to train teachers and develop standards-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and environmental education resources for the classroom, tailored to Mojave Desert communities.
For other answers to SWAG-related questions not found here, call 760-245-1661, ext. 3002.
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