Category Archives: Featured
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.
District Recognizes Earth Day with Artwork from Local Schools
This District recognized the Earth Day 2024 by showcasing over 40 pieces of artwork submitted by students throughout the District. The artwork comes from the entries in the 2024 Clean Air Art Contest. This incredible artwork highlights the actions we can collectively take in our daily lives to improve local air quality.
Submit Your Annual Throughput Reports
For every Permit to Operate (PTO), facilities are required to submit an annual throughput form that identifies the level of production for that permitted process. This information is compiled by the District to quantify actual emissions from each of the permitted sources, and then the District develops an emissions inventory which is reported annually to the California Air Resources Board.
The District doesn’t mail Throughput Forms. Instead, they are provided electronically. The forms have been emailed to each facility’s responsible contact and are also available by clicking the link FIND YOUR FORM below.
Click the link INSTRUCTIONS for guidance on completing the Throughput Forms. The forms are due by March 31, 2024. Please note electronic or digital signatures are accepted.
Permit holders who fail to submit the requested information may have their PTOs revoked. Operating without a permit is a violation of District rules and state law and involves serious penalties.
Please submit your throughput report(s) by e-mail to the District at throughput@ysaqmd.org (best option) or via mail or fax (530-757-3670).
If you have questions, need assistance, or would like the District to send you a blank Throughput Report form specific to your permit(s), please send an e-mail request with your permit number(s) to throughput@ysaqmd.org.
If you need to speak with someone, please call the District at (530) 757-3650.
Commercial Lawn and Garden Electrification Program
Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District’s new Commercial Lawn and Garden Program provides commercial landscaping Applicants within Yolo County, Placer County, or eastern Solano County with vouchers to reduce the cost of replacing existing gas- or diesel-powered lawn and garden equipment with battery-operated zero-emission lawn and garden equipment.
The District is currently accepting applications for the program. There is currently $243,700 in funding reserved for K-12 schools only. Funding for all other types of organizations, including landscaping businesses, public agencies, and nonprofits, is limited. Once these funds have been expended, applications will still be accepted and will be prioritized in the order that they are received in case additional funds become available. Funding is provided through the Carl Moyer Program.
The Program will provide vouchers to qualifying Applicants for the purchase of cordless, zero-emission lawn and garden equipment from eligible dealers and manufacturers, which are listed below. The District is currently implementing this program for commercial lawn and garden equipment replacement projects only.
For details of eligibility, equipment types and more, visit the Commercial Lawn and Garden Program webpage.
For every Permit to Operate (PTO), facilities are required to submit an annual throughput form that identifies the level of production for that permitted process. The District has traditionally mailed these forms every January with a due date of March 31. This information is compiled by the District to quantify actual emissions from each of the permitted sources, and then the District develops an emissions inventory which is reported annually to the California Air Resources Board.
This year, the District is not mailing the 2022 Throughput Forms, they are being provided electronically. The forms have been emailed to each facility’s responsible contact, and are also available by clicking the link below.
Click the link INSTRUCTIONS for guidance on completing the Throughput Forms, and to locate your facility’s forms click FIND YOUR FORM. The forms are due by March 31, 2023. Please note electronic or digital signatures are accepted.
Permit holders who fail to submit the requested information may have their PTOs revoked. Operating without a permit is a violation of District rules and state law, and involves serious penalties.
