1What It Is
Air quality, urban heat, water conservation, and open space preservation are key environmental concerns in the Inland Empire. Community organizations and government agencies are working together to protect the region's natural resources.
2Who It Helps
All residents — especially those in communities most affected by air quality, heat exposure, and environmental hazards.
The IE faces significant environmental challenges, including some of the worst air quality in the nation, heat island effects in urban areas, and the strain of rapid development on open spaces.
Organizations like the IE chapter of the Sierra Club, local land trusts, and city sustainability departments are leading efforts to improve air quality, expand green spaces, and promote renewable energy.
Community garden projects, tree planting initiatives, and environmental education programs are making a difference at the neighborhood level.
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3Local Resources
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Air quality monitoring and improvement programs.
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
Conservation and environmental education.
IE Urban Conservation Corps
Youth-focused environmental conservation.
4How to Get Involved
Join a community garden. Participate in tree planting events. Monitor air quality in your area. Support conservation organizations. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
