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.
See all AB 617 Related EventsUpcoming Events
Regular District Meetings
Related Workshops
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.
Read About AB 617 FundingGrants Program
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 Arvin/Lamont CSC,
We’re excited to share the flyer for our upcoming lawnmower trade-in event happening Thursday, June 6, 2024.
As we have discussed, that means a FREE electric Stihl lawnmower for residents within the boundary who make a reservation prior to the event and trade in their old gas mower on June 6!
Residents should start applying now at www.valleyair.org/arvinlamontmower
Please encourage them to do so right away, as inventory is limited for the event. For individuals without internet access or need assistance, call 559-230-6000.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Bear Mountain Recreation Center Parking Lot
· Address must fall within the Arvin/Lamont AB 617 boundary, check here: community.valleyair.org/checkarvinlamont
· Resident MUST bring an old mower to trade in at the event
*Mower must be drained of fluids (fuel/oil)
· Only 1 mower exchange per address; supplies are limited
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff will be available to assist residents at the event
· No out-of-pocket expense – straight exchange for a new, cordless electric STIHL RMA 460 19” mower
· Not interested in the above mentioned STIHL brand mower? Arvin/Lamont residents in the boundary can purchase any brand of new electric mower on their own, turn in their old mower at a participating dismantler and complete the CGYM (Clean Green Yard Machines) application for up to $500 rebate. Individuals living outside the boundary can receive up to $250 rebate.
Hola Comité de Arvin/Lamont,
Nos complace compartir el volante para nuestro próximo evento de intercambio de cortacésped que se llevara a cabo el jueves, 6 de junio de 2024. Como hemos conversado, ¡esto significa un cortacésped eléctrico Stihl GRATIS para los residentes dentro del límite que reserven su cortacésped antes del evento y traigan su cortacésped de gasolina antiguo para entregarlo el 6 de junio!
Los residentes deberían comenzar a aplicar ahora en www.valleyair.org/arvinlamontmower
Por favor, anímelos a hacerlo de inmediato, ya que el inventario es limitado para el evento. Para personas sin acceso a internet o que necesiten asistencia, llamen al 559-230-6000.
Jueves, 6 de junio de 2024
3:00pm a 6:00pm
Estacionamiento de Bear Mountain Recreation Center
· La dirección debe estar dentro de los límites de Arvin/Lamont AB 617, verifique aquí: community.valleyair.org/checkarvinlamont
· Residentes DEBEN traer su cortacésped antiguo para intercambiar en el evento
* El cortacésped debe estar vacío de líquidos (combustible/aceite)
· Solo se permite un intercambio de cortacésped por dirección; el suministro es limitado
· Personal bilingüe (inglés/español) estará disponible para ayudar a los residentes en el evento
· No habrá gastos adicionales: será un intercambio directo por un nuevo cortacésped STIHL RMA 460 de 19" y sin cables
· ¿No está interesado en un cortacésped de la marca STIHL mencionado anteriormente? Los residentes de Arvin/Lamont dentro del límite pueden comprar cualquier marca de cortacésped eléctrico nuevo por su propia cuenta, entregar su cortacésped antiguo en un desmantelador participante y completar la solicitud de CGYM (Clean Green Yard Machines) para obtener un reembolso de hasta $500. Las personas que viven fuera del límite pueden recibir un reembolso de hasta $250.
For assistance or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us