The Phoenix Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) helps city leaders identify environmental issues and advises the City Council on opportunities to protect Phoenix’s natural and urban environment. The EQC works closely with the city’s Office of Environmental Programs to implement and monitor initiatives that ensure a sustainable future for area residents and businesses.
Established in 1987, the 15-member citizen-based commission has made significant strides in response to environmentally related challenges and opportunities facing city departments. From providing recommendations on various city actions such as the City Well Shutdown Policy, to its most recent endorsement of Phoenix's solar project permitting process, the Commission has over the years set a course that continues to propel city efforts to unparalleled heights.
The EQC plays a leadership role on a number of environmental topics, including greener neighborhoods, renewable and solar energy projects, land use policies, air and water quality, sustainable building codes, urban heat island, recycling initiatives, climate action plan goals, the Phoenix General Plan, and other key city efforts.
Message from Kate Widland Gallego, EQC Chair:
“The Commission encourages everyone who works or lives in Phoenix to join us in protecting our environmental quality. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions:
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If you don’t use the phone books you receive each year, please visit yellowpagesoptout.com to opt out from receiving the phone books.
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We recommend eating locally grown food and buying locally made products, which don’t require as much fuel to transport. Visit localfirstaz.com for ideas.
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Phoenix faces a variety of air quality problems. You can do your part to improve air quality by driving slowly on dirt roads, using public transit, or riding a bicycle. Click on this link for a map of light rail stations and bike rack locations.
Thank you for your interest in protecting our environment in Phoenix."
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