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Community Air Protection Program

In response to Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017), CARB established the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP or Program). The Program’s focus is to reduce exposure in communities most impacted by air pollution. Communities around the State are working together to develop and implement new strategies to measure air pollution and reduce health impacts.

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Upcoming and Recent Highlights

October 29, 2026  |  Peer-to-Peer Learning Session #3  |  Advancing Clean Air — Sharing Learnings as We Go – Part 2  

September 29, 2026  |  Peer-to-Peer Learning Session #2  |  Advancing Clean Air — Sharing Learnings as We Go – Part 1 

August 21, 2026  |  South Sacramento - Florin Community Emissions Reduction Program Approved

July 22, 2026  |  Community Air Protection Consultation Group Meeting  |  Event recording and meeting materials available  

June 17, 2026  |  East Oakland “Right to Breathe” Community Emissions Reduction Program Approval 

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Making Progress in Communities
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Community Support Tools
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Funding
2023 OCAP selected communities
CAPP Communities
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Technology Clearinghouse
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AB 617 Consultation Group

Learn how the Community Air Protection Program is helping California communities develop local solutions

Explore stories from residents, partners and air districts about community air protection program. These StoryMaps highlight progress in implementing Community Emission Reduction Programs, Community Air Monitoring Plans, community focused enforcement, community air grants, and incentives projects from 2025-2026. Visit the StoryMaps Homepage. 

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