Category Archives: Agendas
The Mat Ehrhardt Bike Lane Opens to the Public
The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District is proud to announce the dedication of a new bike lane to honor the late Mat Ehrhardt, who served the Air District with distinction for over two decades. The Mat Ehrhardt Bike Lane is located on a 2.5-mile section of Pedrick Road just south of the Pedrick Road Bridge. This significant addition to the active transportation network in the region was constructed by Solano County Resource Management with assistance from the Air District’s Clean Air Funds.
On Thursday, July 18th, a dedication event was held to commemorate the new bike lane. Mat Ehrhardt’s family, the Air District Board of Directors and staff, along with other local officials, gathered to honor his legacy. During the event, the sign for the Mat Ehrhardt Bike Lane was unveiled to the public. Mat Ehrhardt’s family participated in the unveiling and expressed their gratitude to the community for honoring his legacy and dedication to improving air quality.
“I had the honor of working alongside Mat for over twenty years,” said Paul Hensleigh, the Air District’s Deputy APCO. “He would have been embarrassed by this dedication, but this road sign will serve as a lasting reminder to the residents of Solano and Yolo Counties that there are people who tirelessly advocate for improving our quality of life. Mat was a strong advocate for better air quality, not only through regulation but also by promoting bicycling, one of the many outdoor activities he cherished.”
Mat Ehrhardt joined the Air District in 1997 as an Associate Air Quality Engineer. He quickly advanced, becoming a Supervising Air Quality Engineer in 2000 and the Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer just two years later. In 2005, he was appointed Executive Director of the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, a position he held with distinction until his passing in late 2022.
The newly unveiled Mat Ehrhardt Bike Lane is now open to the public and stands as a lasting tribute to Ehrhardt’s commitment to clean air and active transportation. The Air District is proud to honor his memory and his significant contributions to air quality management and community health.
12 Winning Submissions of the 2024 Clean Air Art Contest
The District is thrilled to announce the 12 finalists for this year’s Clean Air Art Calendar Contest. Out of nearly 60 incredible submissions from students across the District, the work from these talented artists will be showcased in the 2024 Clean Air Calendar. The enthusiasm for clean air has been truly inspiring. Thank you to all who participated and congrats to our finalists!
 1st Place – Kashf K. |
 1st Place – Elizabeth C. |
 1st Place – Daniella T. |
 1st Place – Isabella M. |
 2nd Place – Hareem K. |
 2nd Place – Luis M. |
 2nd Place – Meerub K. |
 2nd Place – Brayden P. |
 3rd Place – Nathan D. T. |
 3rd Place – Yamilet A. |
 3rd Place – Jaylah B. |
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3rd Place – Perla M.
Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council Releases Draft Budget
Sacramento Valley Basinwide APC Council released a Draft Budget for FY 2024-25. The Sacramento Valley Basinwide Air Pollution Control Council (BCC) consists of an elected official of, and designated by, the air pollution control district governing board of each district within the Sacramento Valley Air Basin. There are nine Council Members on the BCC.
View Draft Budget Here
District to Host Workshop for Rule 4.5 Federal Clean Air Act Section 185 Penalty Fees
The District is holding a workshop for the development of Rule 4.5, FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 185 PENALTY FEES, on March 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1947 Galileo Ct., Suite 103, Davis, CA 95618. The rule will require the assessment of annual penalty fees for major stationary sources of volatile organic compounds or oxides of nitrogen if the Sacramento Federal Nonattainment Area (SFNA) fails to demonstrate attainment of any 8-hour federal ozone standard promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on or after March 12, 2008 by the respective attainment year and only for a standard for which the SFNA is listed as Severe or Extreme. The preliminary rule language, staff report, and notice of public workshop are available on the Rule Development page. If you are planning to attend the workshop or have a question about the rule, please email Eden Winniford at ewinniford@ysaqmd.org by March 18th
