Who We Are
The West Michigan Clean Air Coalition is a partnership of businesses, academic institutions, government agencies, industry, and nonprofit 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.
About
Learn more about what we do to keep West Michigan residents updated about air quality, the history of our organization, and our members and partners.
Take Action
It's easy to do your share for cleaner air. Find out what you can do to participate on Clean Air Action Days and how to be notified when they have been called.
There are plenty of ways that you can make a positive difference in our air quality this summer such as walking, riding a bike, telecommuting, or waiting until after 6:00 pm to mow your lawn or refuel your car. Together, our voluntary efforts all add up to cleaner air.
Consider carpooling, taking public transportation, walking, or biking every day but especially on Action Days. Using an alternative to driving just one day a week for a year can save the typical commuter about 1,200 miles on their vehicle and about $600 in driving costs according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sign up for Clean Air Action Day e-mail notifications or call our Clean Air Action hotline 1-800-656-0663 for up-to-date information on air quality forecasts.
Clean Air Action News and Tips
June 11, 2025
Summer is here! 2025 kicked off with multiple events across the region, new commercials airing, and an interview conducted by Mary Ellen Murphy on 92.1 WGHN with Clean Air Program Coordinator for Muskegon and Ottawa counties, Lauryn Blake. She discussed what the Clean Air Action days and how the program works. Check out the snippet below and follow the link for the whole interview!
May 19, 2025Check out our newest commercial, featuring some new and some familiar faces! Ride sharing, carpooling, telecommuting, and other non-motorized transit options help keep the air clean. Ditch the solo drive! Do your share for cleaner air~
May 22, 2024
Andy Rent from 100.5 The River interviewed Andrea Faber, Clean Air Action Program Coordinator for Kent and eastern Ottawa counties, on May 22nd, 2024. Listen to the segment below and learn what a Clean Air Action Day is, the pollutants we monitor, and what YOU can do to make a difference in our air quality.
January 12, 2023When it comes to air quality, we are all on the same team! Watch our latest commercial and learn about the simple things you can do to keep our air clean. Many of these ideas will also save you money. Look for this commercial this summer on local news stations.
April 30, 2021Check out our commercial featuring our new rap jingle! You’ll see it this summer at local movie theaters and on TV.
Listen for our jingle this summer on WGRD 97.9, the Mix 95.7, and Magic 104.9!
June 19, 2020
Fox 17 has created a series of Clean Air Action videos featuring their chief meteorologist, Kevin Craig. These videos give tips on how we can all keep the air we breathe clean and healthy this summer, whether we’re at home, on the road, or on the clock. To view the rest of the videos, please visit our resources page.
June 11, 2020Check out our Clean Air Action commercial about carpooling. Special thanks to the talent and to Betten Imports for loaning us the convertible!
May 15, 2020
Learn how you can do your share for air quality this summer, simply by riding your bike!
April 6, 2020
Rapid Growth Media Highlights the West Michigan Clean Air Coalition in Feature Article
Rapid Growth Media wrote a feature article on the West Michigan Clean Air Coalition (WMCAC), highlighting the Coalition’s partnerships with local business and industry, academia and governmental agencies as well as our work. Check out the article to learn more!
June 15, 2019A student from Holy Trinity Catholic School sent a donation to the West Michigan Clean Air Coalition to help us fund the Clean Air Action program. We decided to give back; watch to learn more.
May 3, 2018Got a Minute? View this video to learn about why we call Clean Air Action Days to protect you. These Action Days occur when pollutants in the air, such as ground-level ozone and dust, or fine particulate matter, can make breathing difficult for some people.
Clean Air Action Days are important for everyone to pay attention to, but especially people with breathing problems like asthma, as well as the elderly or young children. Click here to learn more!
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