Public Information and Education

Broward County is the second most populous county in the state of Florida, with a year-2000 population estimate of 1,623,018 residents.  As Broward County's population grows, pressures on the state of our air quality from industrial and vehicular emissions are increasing.  As part of the Air Quality Division's efforts to protect the local air quality, a comprehensive set of public outreach and educational strategies are developed and implemented to help residents become aware of environmental problems related to the quality of the air we breathe, and to learn about solutions and actions they can take to protect the air quality in Broward County. The Division works with schools, private and civic organizations, the regulated community and the general public to develop environmental awareness, partnerships, and training programs.

Some of the educational tools used to inform Broward County residents about air quality issues are:

1. Air Quality web page
2. Air Quality Index and EnviroFlash
3. Public education booths at community events
4. Development and distribution of educational materials
5. Educational programs for students and teachers
6. Television and radio Public Service Announcements
7. Clean Air Month educational campaign
8. Car Care Month educational campaign
9. Energy Efficiency Week educational campaign
10. Collaborative partnerships

For information about air quality issues visit the following links:

• Acid Rain
• Air Pollution
• Air Quality
• Alternative Fuels
• Automobile
• Clean Air
• Electric Vehicles
• Energy
• Environment
• Global Warming
• Indoor Air Pollution
• Miscellaneous
• Ozone - General
• Particulate Matter

For additional information check out our air quality links or e-mail us at airoutreach@broward.org.