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The following videos highlight what local companies, agencies and individuals are doing to protect our air quality and our environment.

		Ohana Pet Hospital Ventura’s Ohana Pet Hospital was honored recently by the California Air Resources Board by receiving its CoolCalifornia Small Business Award. Ohana was recognized in the “Business of the Year” category with only four other businesses statewide. The award is given for demonstrating exceptional climate change management practices and emission reductions, while documenting cost savings, return on investment and benefits received from doing environmental actions.
		Oilfield inspections Join Former APCD Supervising Air Quality Specialist Eric Wetherbee as he introduces viewers to District oil field inspection operations. Filmed on location in Upper Ojai, Eric explains why and how local oil fields are inspected.
		Rincon Consultants, Inc. Tucked away on an ordinary street in Ventura, Rincon showcases the first commercial Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified Building in Ventura County. Supported by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED Certification recognizes buildings that were designed, built, and/or maintained with sustainability in mind. Take a tour of Rincon and see how some simple changes they made can make a world of difference in the environment, including our air quality.
		EVs in Ventura County Danny is the man when it comes to the District’s electric vehicle program. If you are interested in the APCD electric charging station grant program, contact Danny McQuillian at (805) 303-3662 or email him at danny@vcapcd.org. The APCD would also like to thank the awesome folks at The Collection for their cooperation in filming this video clip.
		Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Thousand Oaks Set amidst the natural beauty of the City’s open space, join Plant Superintendent Chuck Rogers, as he describes the energy-saving world class projects at the facility. From almost 3,000 solar panels to a state-of-the-art co-generation facility, Hill Canyon produces 100 percent of its energy needs and is exploring ways to export excess electricity to other City facilities.
		Roy Prince & Bambi Ruebe This electrifying duo, Roy Prince and Bambi Ruebe, are busy with their environmentally-friendly projects in Oxnard and Ventura. Roy designs and builds electric bikes while Bambi is converting her high school car into an electric vehicle that will be powered by her rooftop array of solar panels. They both also belong to the Ventura Electric Vehicle Association (VEVA). They encourage anyone who is interested in this technology to contact VEVA.
		Houweling’s Tomatoes Casey Houweling says his company’s respect for the planet inspires him to innovate and invest in green business practices. Some of those practices include photovoltaic solar panels, water conservation, recycling 90 percent of waste, and a new 13.2 megawatt heat-and-power cogeneration technology discussed in this clip. For its efforts, the company received the 2011 California Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award.
		Ojai Valley School The high school campus in Upper Ojai is teaching a green lesson to its students while helping the environment. The school installed a photovoltaic system that supplies 85 percent of its energy needs and reduces its carbon footprint by 690,000 pounds annually. Because of this project, the school received the 2013 Ventura County Climate Action Award.
		Island Packers Cherryl Connally, co-owner of Island Packers in Ventura Harbor, often cites this Jacques Cousteau quote: People protect what they love. And Island Packers is committed to protecting the ocean and all natural resources as it takes visitors to the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary. Aside from the boat engines discussed here, the company uses low energy lighting, recycled products and organic food in its concessions, and biodegradable cleaning products. They also monitor seabird population and marine toxins.
		Mike Villegas - Air Pollution Control Officer Mike Villegas, the former Air Pollution Control Officer for Ventura County, is responsible for ensuring healthy air for all Ventura County residents. Discover how the District has succeeded in finding pollution solutions and meeting federal and state air quality goals.
		Port of Hueneme Kristin Decas, Executive Director, discusses how the Port of Hueneme, the only deep water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is tackling air quality emissions while providing economic and social benefits to the people and communities served by the Port.
		Stewards of the Earth Lupe Anguiano is a woman on a mission to protect the environment. Her organization, Stewards of the Earth, connects people committed to a healthy environment, renewable energy, and sustainable values that can be passed to future generations.
		Jeff Bass Meet Jeff Bass, a Ventura County resident who has taken many proactive steps to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. From solar panels to the local farmer’s market, hear from Jeff how he has shrunk his carbon foot print.

Classic Video Clips

Classic Air Quality Videos

Dirty Air

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Halloween Horror

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Car Maintenance

Save money and reduce air emissions by keeping your tires properly inflated.

Clean Air

We all need clean air to survive.

Ozone Effects

Discover how ozone effects your health.

Alternative Transit

Walk, bike, bus or take the train.

Good & Bad Ozone

Ozone is "Good" Up High, "Bad" Nearby.

Exercise & Pollution

Check the air quality forecast before excercising outdoors.

Heat & Air Quality

Hot weather and poor air quality are a bad mix.

Particulates

Particulate matter is hazardous to your health.