Northwest Georgia

Helping Northwest Georgia breathe easier.

Northwest Georgia Resources

Air quality issues exist in places throughout the state. That’s why The Clean Air Campaign is working with areas in Northwest Georgia to provide resources that can help us clear up our skies.

Air Pollution Challenges

Particle pollution has been an ongoing issue in Northwest Georgia. In fact, Floyd County in the past has been considered a nonattainment area by the Environmental Protection Agency because at one time it did not meet federal and state standards for the amount of particle pollution in the air we breathe.

Nonattainment status can have negative effects on North Georgia:

Stigma of poor air quality
Health risks for children and the elderly
Economic development challenges
Stringent permitting requirements
Additional requirements for transportation projects

In 2011, North Georgia also experienced three days when the amount of ozone or particle pollution in the air was considered unhealthy for certain groups. Although air quality has improved over the last few decades, scientists are continually learning more about the harmful effects of air pollution, and the EPA is responding with an ozone standard designed to better protect human health. A tighter ozone standard is expected to be announced in mid-2012.

Fortunately, Northwest Georgia businesses, individuals and schools can help mitigate some of the area’s pollution problems. It starts with awareness, as few people may know that commuting alone to and from work can contributes to a significant part of Northwest Georgia’s pollution problems.

Learn more about how pollution hurts Georgia.

We’re Ready to Help

The Clean Air Campaign is working with government agencies, employers and commuters in Northwest Georgia by:

Educating these groups about Georgia’s air pollution problems
Promoting alternatives to driving alone – like riding Rome Transit, carpooling, vanpooling, teleworking, bicycling and walking

Commuters

More than 6,000 Northwest Georgians already share the ride to work, and when you change your commute, you’re helping improve air quality in Northwest Georgia too. Plus, you can earn cash and win prizes!

Be part of The Clean Air Campaign and you can earn $3 a day, up to $100, when you make the switch from driving alone. You can win prizes and earn gas cards, too! Learn more.

Employers

Partner with us to improve employee productivity and your bottom line.

The Clean Air Campaign works with employers to build commute options programs specifically around your needs. These services are provided at no cost to you.

Schools

Air pollution affects everyone, especially children. With their lungs still developing, children are more vulnerable to the impact of vehicle exhaust and poor air quality.

The Clean Air Schools program is free and open to all elementary, middle and high schools around the state. It includes air quality lesson plans, no-idling zones and creative ideas to encourage riding the bus or carpooling to school.