The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) will host the 12thAnnual Clean Air Fair from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at Poe Plaza (on Jackson Street at Franklin Street) in downtown Tampa.
This free lunchtime event celebrates May as Clean Air Month.
The Clean Air Fair will feature environmental and community exhibitors from around Hillsborough County, complimentary food and refreshments, health information, live music and prize drawings.
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The theme for this year's Clean Air Fair is Environmental Protection Through Neighborhood Connection, and will stress the importance of open communication between the community and the EPC. At the fair, exhibitors will demonstrate their efforts to reduce environmental impacts through public education, innovative energy efficiencies and alternative technologies and fuel sources.
The photographs taken by the winners and finalists of EPC’s annual environmental photography competition will also be on display at the Clean Air Fair. EPC holds this contest for local high school students to recognize Clean Air Month, increase awareness of environmental issues, and inspire young artists to consider environmental issues facing the community.
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For more information, contact Jeff Sims, EPC Air Management Division, at 813-627-2600, ext. 1285.
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