Events
Engaging the public throughout the development and implementation of AB 617 will be paramount. The District plans to host a series of workshops, public meetings, and community forums to educate the public, yet more importantly, to solicit suggestions and feedback on a wide variety of issues, including allocation of funds, identifying communities for potential enhanced monitoring and action plan development.
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Funding
AB 617 and the recent Cap and Trade extension legislation is expected to bring significant additional funds to the Valley to help reduce emissions and improve public health in disadvantaged communities. Learn about qualifying projects, impacted communities and investment priorities.
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The District also administers an existing comprehensive incentive-based grants program to reduce emissions throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
Contact
You can contact the Valley Air District about any AB617 related issues or questions.
559-230-6000
Ask for Jessica Olsen, Stephanie Ng or Heather Heinks
Hello Shafter CSC!
During our November 28th Vegetative Barriers Subcommittee Meeting, we reviewed and solicited feedback on the Vegetative Barriers Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of this RFP is to solicit an entity/organization to administer the Vegetative Barriers Program in Shafter to plant trees and vegetation to block pollution from sources of concern.
Based on the charter, we want to inform and get support from the broader CSC before releasing the RFP. To ensure a complete and transparent process, we would like to share the attached draft RFP with the CSC for any additional feedback and a brief poll to get approval to release the RFP.
Please find the Shafter Vegetative Barriers RFP attached.
Please complete the following poll by Friday, December 23th, to indicate if you support the District releasing the RFP or if you would like to discuss the RFP further at the next Vegetative Barriers Subcommittee: https://forms.gle/3QVyD3meDLaKChRm9
If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to us at AB617@valleyair.org. Thank you!
¡Hola Comité de Shafter!
Durante nuestra reunión del Subcomité de Barreras Vegetativas del 28 de noviembre, revisamos y solicitamos comentarios sobre la Solicitud de Propuesta (RFP) de Barreras Vegetativas. El propósito de esta RFP es solicitar a una entidad/organización que administre el Programa de Barreras Vegetativas en Shafter para plantar árboles y vegetación para bloquear la contaminación de las fuentes de preocupación.
Basado en la Carta Estatutaria, queremos informar y obtener el apoyo del Comité completo antes de publicar la RFP. Para garantizar un proceso completo y transparente, nos gustaría compartir el borrador de la RFP cual esta adjunto con el Comité para obtener comentarios adicionales y una breve encuesta para obtener la aprobación para publicar la RFP.
Encuentre la RFP de Barreras Vegetativas de Shafter adjunta.
Complete la siguiente encuesta antes del viernes, 23 de diciembre para indicar si apoya que el Distrito publique la RFP o si le gustaría hablar más sobre la RFP en el próximo Subcomité de Barreras Vegetativas: https://forms.gle/3QVyD3meDLaKChRm9
Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese con nosotros a AB617@valleyair.org. ¡Gracias!
For assistance or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us