Community Air Protection Program (AB 617)

The Community Air Protection Program (CAPP or AB617) is a statewide program established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to reduce pollution exposure in communities most impacted by air pollution.

In San Diego County, the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) leads this effort in close partnership with local residents, public agency partners, and other stakeholders. SDAPCD is currently working with two vibrant and culturally rich areas—the Portside Communities (Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, and West National City) and the International Border Communities (San Ysidro and Otay Mesa East).

Together, we are monitoring air quality, identifying top air quality concerns, developing and implementing strategies to reduce pollution and health risks, and investing in cleaner technologies through incentive funding. By investing in these communities, SDAPCD is addressing long-standing environmental injustices while honoring their rich histories, resilience, and contributions to the broader San Diego region.

Learn more about SDAPCD’s work with current priority communities below. 

As part of the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP), a Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) and Community Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP) are created in partnership with residents to ensure solutions reflect local priorities and ensure progress is being made.

The Community Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP) uses data, along with community input, to identify air quality priorities and actions that reduce air pollution and improve public health.

The  Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) outlines where air quality monitors will be located, what type of air pollution will be monitored, and how air pollution will be measured to better understand local air quality concerns and track progress of community-supported strategies.

More information about the program can be found on the CARB Community Air Protection Program webpage and by following the below links. 

Listen to Community Air Protection Program participants tell their story in the video below. Video provided by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).