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Cleaner Air Efforts in Southwest Michigan

Air Quality in Southwest Michigan

Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties receive federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) funding, as a way to improve air quality in Southwest Michigan.  The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission coordinates CMAQ funding for Berrien County.  Click here for more information on CMAQ.

 

To see up-to-date air quality measurements for Coloma, Michigan, click here.

 

To see up-to-date air quality measurements for Cassopolis, Michigan, click here.

 

To subscribe to clean air updates from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, click here.

Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

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The world's scientific community has concluded with a very high level of confidence that emissions of greenhouse gases are causing the Earth's climate to warm. Throughout the world, business leaders, governments, and the public are all recognizing the potential impacts of climate change on the economy, environment, and our quality of life. The State of Michigan can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through encouraging technology innovation and the adoption of policies that provide net economic and environmental benefits.  Click here to access the Michigan Climate Action Plan.

Click here to learn about more about climate change in our region! 

What You Can Do for Cleaner Air!

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Transportation accounts for 29 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the US (EPA).  So, you can protect the planet by driving less.  Combine trips, carpool, walk, bike, and ride public transit! 

 

The Rideshare Program for Southwest Michigan has a carpool database that will match you up with someone to rideshare with.  Southwest Michigan now has new scheduled bus routes for the greater Benton Harbor - St. Joseph area, with new service areas in Lincoln Township and St. Joseph Township.  The bus route schedules and maps are available here

 

The Michigan Department of Environment, Energy and Great Lakes has resources to help you learn what you can do for cleaner air, including: a Citizen's Guide to Participation in Michigan's Air Pollution Control Program

 

Home Radon Testing is easy and inexpensive, and test kits are available from county health departments all across the state, usually for $15 or less. For more information, visit the EGLE website or contact the EGLE Radon Program at 1-800-RADON GAS (1-800-723-6642).

This page last updated on 5/29/2020.
 
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission  
376 West Main Street  Suite 130  Benton Harbor, MI 49022-3651
Phone: 269.925.1137  Fax: 269.925.0288  
 
 
 

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