June 1st marked the start of the 2009 ozone season in Colorado. And yesterday, more than 200 local moms, dads and kids and 50 local business leaders joined the Regional Air Quality Council at the Denver Zoo to help zoo something about it.
Attendees at the event received free admission to the Zoo, a live animal demonstration and most importantly, the opportunity to pledge to take simple steps towards improving air quality in Colorado.
Jason Boyer (pictured above), meteorologist from The Deuce, was on hand to talk to moms and dads about how ground-level ozone impacts children. In addition, local business leaders heard from:
- Cal Marsella, RTD General Manager
- James Martin, Executive Director of the Colo. Dept. of Public Health and Environment
- Andy Spielman, RAQC Chairman of the Board
- Key Llyod, RAQC Executive Director
We’ve worked with the RAQC for five years, and yet we’re still humbled by how passionate and dedicated their staff is to helping all of us breathe easier (and safer). We’ve had a few rough years air quality-wise in the Denver region, so it’s important that all residents, businesses and industry do their part to help reduce ground-level ozone.
The good news is, the RAQC is around to help and they provide a number of excellent resources on their brand new website located at www.OzoneAware.org. You can also get updates via Twitter (@ozoneaware) and become a fan on Facebook (http://bit.ly/5karS).
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and pledge!