You can help the Environmental Quality Division by staying informed about open burning, fire bans, and calling 3-1-1 with air quality concerns.
Changing how you commute just one day a week saves you time and money, and improves Denver’s air quality!
Turning your engine off is one of the easiest and most efficient steps you can take to improve air quality. Whether you’re waiting in line to pick up your child from school or stuck waiting for a train — turn your engine off!
Learn more about the Engines Off! campaign at www.enginesoff.com.
Regular maintenance and tune-ups improve gas mileage and extend the life of your car. By keeping up with car maintenance, you can reduce harmful pollutants by more than half!
By not mowing in the hot mid-day sun, you are also helping reduce the creation of harmful ground-level ozone, which can lead to respiratory problems for sensitive populations.
Cutting down on energy consumption goes a long way toward reducing air pollution. Better insulation and energy-efficient lighting are just a few of the easy ways to reduce energy use.
Learn more about energy efficiency at home.
During the wintertime, residential wood smoke is the main source of fine particle pollution and contributes to degraded air quality days in many areas across Colorado.
Check for air quality advisories before you burn.
Learn more about this program and individual contributions you can make to improve air quality.
Environmental Quality 201 W. Colfax Ave.,8th Floor Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 720-865-5452 Fax: 720-865-5534 Email: eqcomments@denvergov.org