About


The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) is a government agency established in 1955 that strives to reduce air pollution within San Diego County.

Everyone throughout the region has the right to clean air! SDAPCD upholds this right through its vision of “Clean Air for All” and strives to achieve this vision by fulfilling its daily mission to “Improve Air Quality to Protect Public Health and the Environment.

 

Our 11- member Governing Board sets the policy direction for the organization and consists of:

  • Two County Supervisors;
  • The mayor or a city council member at-large from the City of San Diego;
  • One city council member from each of the five supervisorial districts;
  • Three public members including:
    • a physician or public health professional
    • an environmental justice representative
    • someone with a scientific or technical background in air pollution

Our Culture & Progress Towards Achieving Clean Air for All

Goals & Objectives


Air Quality

Improve air quality in the region to attain all state and federal air quality standards


Public Health

Promote healthy communities by reducing risks from air toxics emissions that can create adverse health effects


Environmental Justice & Equity

Lift and address the needs of communities most impacted by air pollution by integrating environmental justice and equity across all services we provide


Public Engagement & Transparency

Support informed decision-making and stakeholder confidence by promoting meaningful public engagement and transparency


Operational Excellence

Ensure superior service delivery by providing innovative technology and appropriate resources, supported by resilient processes and controls, to accomplish our mission