Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW)
May 4-8, 2026
Join Air Central Texas as we celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week 2026!
This year's theme is Take Air Quality Action.
Air Quality Awareness Week is nationally recognized event in partnership with the EPA and other Federal agencies. During AQAW we highlight resources that increase air quality awareness and encourage people to take action and incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily living.
It's also an opportunity for people to learn about what causes poor air quality and how to prepare for and respond to events and environments with poor air quality year-round!
Check out this year's featured topics and learn about the diverse and complex issues that relate to air quality. Air Central Texas also encourages the public to check the Air Quality Index (AQI) daily located at AirNow.gov, to stay informed of current air quality levels.
Featured Topics
- May 4th - Wildland Fires & Smoke
- May 5th - Asthma & Your Health
- May 6th - Knowing Your Air
- May 7th - Air, Animals & Plants
- May 8th - Air Quality & Transportation
Recognize AQAW in Your Jursidiction
Central Texas Clean Air Coalition members and the Capital Area Council of Governments members recognized Air Quality Awareness Week 2025. See their proclamations below:
Feel free to celebrate with us on social media and don’t forget to tag @aircentraltexas on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter
Review the Checklist, Take the Pledge
You can review our Air Quality Checklist and take our Air Quality Pledge for a chance to win one of five $25 Amazon gift cards or one of two air sensors!