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Air Quality in Action
See how communities across Massachusetts are using local air quality data, community science, and resident leadership to understand their air and create healthier communities.
Lawrence
Putting Air Quality Data in the Hands of Residents
Groundwork Lawrence is combining resident leadership, youth engagement, and community science to better understand local air quality and turn data into action.
Somerville
Turning Community Data Into City Action
Groundwork Somerville is putting continuous air quality data into residents’ hands and using community-generated information to help shape local climate resilience efforts.
Southcoast
Building Trust and a Community-Owned Air Quality Network
Groundwork Southcoast is engaging residents and young people in air quality monitoring while building the trust and knowledge needed to turn local data into action.
“What brings joy to my heart when working with youth on community science work is making the invisible visible and empowering youth to ask questions and to envision a greener and brighter future.”
Alejandra Juarez-Diaz
Community Engagement Manager, Groundwork Lawrence
Advancing Air Quality with Groundwork MA
Groundwork partners shared what they’ve learned from monitoring air quality in their communities through the Healthy Air Network. Explore their findings, hear about their experiences, and learn what’s coming next.
Healthy Air Network
Healthy Air Network
The Healthy Air Network is a collaboration of organizations and community members who work to improve air quality, increase climate resilience, and advocate for environmental justice in Massachusetts. Convened by the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts
