Local authorities hold workshop to fight against air pollution

IMPERIAL COUNTY, California – Imperial County environment officials held a workshop on Wednesday to combat air pollution in the region.

Imperial County ranks near the top in terms of the worst air quality in California. There are many contributing factors that include emissions from cars coming from vehicles idling at the border. Add the Salton Sea Beach and this creates the perfect storm.

A new bill, which brings money to underprivileged communities affected by air pollution, can change all that. The Imperial County Air Pollution Control has designated Calexico and Westmoreland as communities that the state should prioritize to receive these funds.

A workshop was held in both cities accurate image of the inhabitants of the Valley of Air Quality front daily.

"Where we are today, is certainly a huge hotspot because of the contribution of Mexicali, including the contributions we have here locally … Calexico is probably, "said Jose Luis Olmedo Velez, executive director of the Civic Committee Del Valle

The workshop identified the needs and concerns of the heart of the community." Matt Dessert, Imperial County Air Pollution "Control Director said:" Now we take more of a little microscopic look at the communities in these neighborhoods that have been identified through smart programs in need. "

A former municipal official said that reducing air pollution will improve quality "We know that the city of Calexico has the highest rate of asthma in the valley, so we want to make sure that not only do we take care of the question, but also the health of citizens, "said the former mayor of Calexico, Maritza Hurtado

. essential funds.

"This is certainly about environmental justice, but we need everyone at the table, from the industry to the table, from the health advocate to the table, from environmental justice at the table. We need everyone and we want to make sure that commitment is successful and that we are working together, "said Velez

The authorities plan to continue collecting data and solutions to make imperial county a priority of the state. reduce air pollution.