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Air Quality Management District Policies

District Polices and Program Guidelines


The purpose and intent of these policies are to outline the authority and understanding, the Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) or the Air Quality Management District Board, to carry out each of the described tasks and administration.

 

Policies and Programs Document Download (PDF)
Purchasing, Leasing, and Contracting Purchasing Policy
Grant Program Guidelines Grants Policy
Vehicle Purchasing and Operation District Vehicle Policy

 


Proposed FY 2026–2027 Budget

Now Available for Public Review

The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) is providing notice of a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Preliminary Budget. This process allows the District to present its planned expenditures and priorities while giving the public an opportunity to review and provide input.

Public Hearing Details:
June 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Mendocino County Board Chambers, Room 1070
County Administration Center
501 Low Gap Road
Ukiah, California

The meeting will also be accessible via Zoom (see the Board of Supervisors agenda for access details).

A summary of the proposed preliminary budget and supporting documents will be available for review at least 30 days prior to the hearing at the District Office (1100A Hastings Road, Ukiah, California) and online at www.mendoair.org.

Community members are encouraged to participate in the public hearing, either in person or via Zoom, to provide comments.

Written comments will also be accepted through the close of business on May 28, 2026, and may be submitted to:
Glen E. Stephens, APCO
1100A Hastings Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Email: stephensg@mendocinocounty.gov

The Proposed FY 2026–2027 Budget can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Proposed FY 2026–2027 Budget Report

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Air Quality for Mendocino

Current Air Quality Index for county:
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Ozone:
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PM2.5:
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News / Advisories

Public Notice: MCAQMD has published the Annual AB2588 'Hot Spots' Air Toxics Report: Click Here for More Information

Mendocino County in: Fire Season - All open burning requires a fire and air quality burn permits.

Air Quality Advisory For Mendocino County covering smoke impacts from wildfires in California. Click Here for More Information

AB 617 Community Air Protection Incentive Projects - AB 617 Community Air Protection Incentives to Reduce Emissions. Click Here for More Information

Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust - provides about $423 million for California to mitigate the excess nitrogen oxide emissions caused by VW's use of illegal emissions testing defeat devices in certain VW diesel vehicles.. Click Here for More Information

Air District Relaxes Portable Diesel Engine Enforcement - ARB has determined the standards for DPM may not be feasible. Click Here for More Information

The District Mission

  The mission of the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District is to protect and manage air quality, an essential public resource upon which the health of the community depends. 

  Mendocino County Air Quality Management District is one of 35 local Air Districts in California.

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