San Joaquin Valley Agriculture Engine Replacement
Grant Recipient: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Project Locations: San Joaquin Valley, CA
Award Amount and Year: $2 million awarded in 2009 (Recovery Act)
Clean Diesel Strategy: Replace engines on 33 agriculture vehicles
The Story:
The San Joaquin Valley is home to nearly four million people and is the largest producer of agricultural commodities in the United States. Due to the Valley’s narrow bowl shape and stagnant weather conditions, diesel emissions are collected and held in the Valley, causing increased cases of asthma in children and other health problems related to poor air quality. The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District worked with local farmers to replace 33 agricultural engines as a way to cut pollution. This project will reduce nitrogen oxide emissions (NOx) and particulate matter (PM).
Last modified: September 20, 2011; Project ID: 2858 (DERA)