Helpful Links
- Government Sites
- Air Quality and Environmental Association Sites
- Health and Information Sites
- Weather Sites
- Transportation Sites
- Just for Kids
Government Sites
- United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- EPA Region 9: The Pacific Southwest
- State of Nevada, Division of Environmental Protection
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- NIOSH/OSHA: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Air Quality and Environmental Association Sites
- Desert Research Institute
- Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
- STAPPA/ALAPCO: Provides information about air quality programs and issues taking place around the world.
- Air & Waste Management Association
- The Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center offers information on how you can promote a cleaner environment through pollution prevention.
- National Research Center for Statistics and the Environment: Through funding from the EPA, provides statistical research on a variety of environmental issues.
Health and Information Sites
- The American Lung Association
- Health Effects Institute: A non-profit organization that supports research on the health effects of air pollution.
- EPA Lead Information
- Healthy Indoor Air for America`s Homes
- The Northwest Center for Particulate Matter and Health
Weather Sites
- National Weather Service: Get up to date information on weather conditions, forecasts, and warnings.
- The Weather Channel
Transportation Sites
- NDOT: Nevada Division of Transportation
- RTC: Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
- US Department of Transportation
Just for Kids
- EcoKids: This award winning site is designed for kids who care about the planet. They can learn about a variety of environmental topics through fun online games, activities and more.
- Smog City: Let your child control the air pollution in Smog City as they play with this fun air pollution simulator.
- AQIKids: Come play with K.C., Koko, and Kool Chameleon as they teach children about the Air Quality Index, air pollution, and what we all can do to help keep our air clean.
- Children's Games: Test your air quality skill and knowledge with this fun interactive game. Printable in PDF format.
