The South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a summit in Palm Desert to discuss the topic of Coachella Valley blow sand and dust, the agency announced Thursday.
Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, also a governing board member of the SCAQMD, is scheduled to provide opening remarks for the event at the UC Riverside Palm Desert Center next Thursday at 6 p.m.
Staff from the SCAQMD, California Air Resources Board, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, Riverside University Health System, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians and UC Riverside are also expected to attend, according to a statement.
“We all agree that dust is a major concern for the residents living in Riverside County,” said Perez, “This summit will bring together government, public health, and researchers to discuss windblown dust in the Coachella Valley, its health implications and explore potential solutions to address this important issue.”
Following words from representatives of the agencies, the panel discussion will also include a Q&A session.
Residents can go to the South Coast AQMD’s Instagram page at @southcoastaqmd to find out more information or attend virtually at scaqmd.zoom.us/j/95444669685.