Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog that can cause damage to your lungs, is a significant health problem in many Midwest cities during the summer months. Several cities, including the MACC area, have organized Ozone Action Day programs in which citizens, businesses, local, State and Federal governments, and health and environmental organizations are asked to take voluntary actions to help reduce ozone forming emissions on Ozone Action Days. An Ozone Action Day will be called when weather forecasters have predicted that conditions will be conducive to the formation of ozone.
The MACC has a traveling Ozone Action! display and many other informational outreach materials. Contact us to host the Ozone Action! display and receive free outreach materials at your place of business or to learn more about Ozone Action Days.
 
Enviro Flash is a service that automatically delivers air quality forecasts directly to the public. It provides information so people can adjust their daily activities when poor air conditions are expected. Click here for Enviro Flash. When you receive your confirmation message forward it to info@the-macc.org to receive your stainless steel travel mug with the Ozone Action! logo.
Improving air quality in West Michigan is important. The MACC is a member of The West Michigan Clean Air Coalition (WMCAC). Formed in 1995, the WMCAC is a partnership of businesses, academic institutions, government agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Kalamazoo counties working together to achieve cleaner air in the region through the education and promotion of voluntary emission reduction activities.
The coalition works to educate the public and to promote voluntary emission reduction activities. Individuals and companies can help the coalition by making clean air choices on Ozone Action! Days. The coalition tries to limit the health and environmental damage that excessive ground level ozone can cause, by encouraging organizations and the general public to alter their lawn maintenance activities, refueling habits, and travel methods.
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