Environmental

The Environmental Programs division helps ensure a clean environment in the region by meeting federal and state requirements for air, water, and solid waste management. MAG develops air quality plans for the pollutants carbon monoxide, ozone, and particulate matter, and helps implement them region-wide. MAG also models air quality impacts for planned transportation improvements in accordance with conformity regulations. In addition, MAG develops regional solid waste and water quality plans.

What does this mean and what can you do to make a difference?

Regional Air Quality Planning
As the Regional Air Quality Planning Agency, MAG develops regional air quality plans to address air pollution problems.
Conformity Analysis
A project focused on performing a regional emissions analysis to all the transportation improvement programs and transportation plans to determine conformance with air quality implementation plans.
Regional Air Quality Modeling Analyses
In accordance with the Clean Air Act, modeling analyses must be performed to demonstrate attainment and maintenance of the federal air quality standards and to evaluate the effectiveness of control measures.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
The purpose of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program is to provide federal funding to projects and programs designed to assist non-attainment and maintenance areas in complying with air quality standards.
Commitment to Air Quality
MAG, Maricopa County, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and the Arizona Department of Transportation have an impressive record in improving the quality of our air.
Do Your Part to Control Dust Pollution
Desert living affords residents many advantages that are not available in other parts of the country. Our Sonoran landscape provides us with beautiful scenery and an active outdoor lifestyle. However, it is important that desert dwellers understand the responsibility that comes with living in a dry desert region.
Water Quality Management Planning
In accordance with Section 208 of the Clean Water Act, MAG was designated by the Governor to serve as the Regional Water Quality Management Planning Agency for Maricopa County.
Solid Waste Management Planning
The planning activities include updating the information management system, amendments to the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, and Plan reviews.
Regional Recycling Information and Resources
Did you know that when you reduce, reuse or recycle trash, you are helping to conserve natural resources, energy and landfill space?
Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee
The role of the Technical Advisory Committee is to review and comment on technical information generated during the planning process and to make recommendations to the MAG Management Committee.
Solid Waste Advisory Committee
The committee consists of representatives that provide technical expertise regarding the solid waste areas of concern.
Water Quality Advisory Committee
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the MAG Management Committee and Regional Council on water quality matters affecting the MAG area.