New website improves access to air quality info

(VENTURA, Calif. — May 20, 2025) The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District has launched a new website that makes it much easier for the public to access information and services and connect with district staff.

Rebuilt from the ground up to replace the district’s original 2006 website, the new digital hub at vcacpd.org also streamlines the process for staff to keep it updated.

Among the new features are colorful dials on the homepage that provide real-time air quality data from the district’s monitoring stations in El Rio, Ojai, Piru, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.

The Air Quality Forecast and Agricultural Status page now features color-coded maps that clearly convey what to expect for days to come throughout the county. And the district’s meteorologists can now update the data directly from anywhere using a cell phone and download the maps to quickly share them via email and social media.

New Rule Development pages provide a one-stop shop where the public can not only see which rules are under review and when public hearings are scheduled but also quickly submit their comments and sign up for notifications to stay informed.

Other new features include:

• A Help for New Businesses page that guides owners through a simple process to figure out which district requirements or programs apply to them and how to proceed
• Spanish translations of all pages
• Easy one-step submissions to request public records and receive forecast and news emails
• Banner messages across the top of the website providing information when Air Quality Alerts are issued
• A system that posts information on meetings, workshops and other events on a main calendar as well as on board, committee and rule pages
• A filterable staff directory that makes it simple to find the right person based on department, name or role

The website also is easier to navigate, works well on mobile devices and has improved search features and updated content.

In January, the district rolled out a new logo that served as the basis for the website’s design. Better reflecting the district’s mission to protect public health and agriculture from air pollution, the shield-shaped logo features fluid layers that depict the county’s distinguishing features and the interacting elements that affect its air quality.