MARC Air Quality Program

09/04/2026

The air we share is a group project. When you carpool, hop on the bus or grab your bike instead of driving alone, you’re helping all of us breathe easier. Find more tips to keep our air clean at AIRQKC.org.

09/02/2026

It's an Action Alert Day for the second day in a row. Heat
and sun turn gas fumes into harmful ozone. Skip daytime fill‑ups—refuel in the evening to cut pollution. Learn more at https://AirQKC.org.

09/01/2026

The MARC Air Quality Program has issued an orange Ozone Action Alert for Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Continued extreme heat, little to no cloud cover, dirty air coming into the Kansas City region, and our own locally produced pollution are all ingredients for high ozone levels that will continue into Wednesday.

For more information about air quality, visit https://airqkc.org/.

09/01/2026

Today, Tuesday, Sept. 1, is an orange Ozone Action Alert day. Heat and sun turn gas fumes into harmful ozone. Skip daytime fill‑ups—refuel in the evening to cut pollution. Learn more at AirQKC.org.

08/31/2026

MARC is issuing an orange Ozone Action Alert for tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 1. Heat and sun turn gas fumes into harmful ozone. Skip daytime fill‑ups—refuel in the evening to cut pollution. Learn more at https://airqkc.org/.

08/18/2026

We're seeking air quality sensor hosts throughout the Kansas City region, particularly outside Jackson County, to help expand MARC's air quality monitoring network.

The sensors track fine particulate matter, and this project will help MARC understand why these levels have steadily increased in certain areas over the past few years. All you need is Wi-Fi and an outdoor outlet. Sign up to be an air quality sensor host!

The expanded sensor network will help identify pollution patterns and support regional planning.

08/11/2026

Stay informed about air quality by receiving the daily SkyCast.

The MARC Air Quality SkyCast is issued daily at 4 p.m. Like a weather forecast, SkyCast provides the air quality conditions expected for the next day and includes an Ozone Action Alert when an unhealthy amount of ground-level ozone pollution is anticipated.
https://www.enviroflash.info/

08/03/2026

What do the SkyCast values mean?

SkyCast uses colors are based on the EPA’s Air Quality Index (AQI). These colors represent the impact you can expect on your family’s health and what actions you should consider.

Check out our redesigned website to learn more.

https://airqkc.org/

07/22/2026

Little habits make a big difference for our air. Try carpooling, taking transit, or switching to electric or manual yard tools to reduce pollution. For quick, easy tips, head to https://airqkc.org/.

07/21/2026

The air we share is a group project. When you carpool, hop on the bus or grab your bike instead of driving alone, you’re helping all of us breathe easier. Find more tips to keep our air clean at https://airqkc.org/