COACHELLA VALLEY
FOR CLEAN AIR
Urgent Action for Air Pollution and Dangerous Particulate Matter
Our Priorities
Coachella Valley for Clean Air encourages local, state, and federal agencies to work in partnership with Coachella Valley communities to:
• Find and implement solutions to reduce or eliminate particulate matter affecting the Coachella Valley after Hurricane Hillary.
• Conduct research on the health implications of air borne particulate matter, specifically PM10.
• Develop and carry out robust air quality improvement plans that significantly reduce particulate matter and ozone pollution.
• Review the toxicity of airborne matter emanating from the Salton Sea.
• Enhance environmental monitoring and public health protections to ensure communities are informed and safeguarded, especially those more vulnerable communities.
We Need Clean Air
Ozone and PM10 levels exceed health standards
Rising respiratory illnesses and health risks
Harm to tourism, workers, and local economy
"We will no longer accept denial, neglect, or slow moving policies that fail to address the crisis.”
— Councilman Toper Taylor
Who We Are
Formed in May 2025, Coachella Valley for Clean Air brings together cities and leading institutions to tackle the region’s worsening air pollution crisis.
Key Partners: Indian Wells, Eisenhower Health, Grand Hyatt, Renaissance Esmeralda, Visit Greater Palm Springs, Desert Valleys Builders Association, USC Schwarzenegger, Chandi Group
Research & Articles on
Coachella Valley Air Quality
Research from Eisenhower Hospital
“Air Quality Index is defined by particulate matter, such as PM2.5 and PM10. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are tiny particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller (which is about one-thirtieth the width of a human hair) and these are among the most harmful forms of air pollution because the particles can travel deep into the lungs, enter the bloodstream, and even cross the blood–brain barrier. Once inside the body, these particles trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, and damage to blood vessels and organs — these processes increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, asthma flare-ups, lung cancer, and premature death. Statistically it is recognized that long-term exposure raises overall mortality by roughly 6–8% for every 10 micrograms per cubic meter increase in concentration, contributing to millions of early deaths worldwide each year. In the brain, PM2.5 can cause neuroinflammation and vascular injury, accelerating cognitive decline and dementia; and, in children, impairing brain development and attention. Coarser particles like PM₁₀—from dust or pollen—tend to irritate the nose and throat but don’t penetrate deeply or cause the same systemic harm but do have a damaging effect on human health, especially in people with underlying heart or lung disease.”
— Dr. Eric Leroux at Eisenhower
