National Air Quality Awareness Week

National Air Quality Awareness Week is April 30th — May 4th and promotes a better understanding of ways the community can help to improve air quality in the region. To kick off the week in Birmingham, Alabama Partners for Clean Air (APCA), an initiative of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham, will host the Second Annual Air Quality Expo on Saturday, May 5 at Pepper Place in downtown Birmingham.

This FREE event will give attendees the chance to learn more about air quality and the steps needed for improvement. Highlights of the expo will include: Pepper Place farmers, free emissions testing for vehicles, viewing of several alternative fuel vehicles, CommuteSmart will be present to offer alternative commuting options, free asthma and health screenings vouchers, opportunities to learn about recycling and plenty of GIVEAWAYS!!!!

For more information contact Lindsey Gray at (205) 264-8429 or