Event Brings Experts, Community Leaders and Residents Together to Address Dust Challenges
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), in partnership with Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, will host a Dust Summit on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Palm Desert. The event will bring together experts, community leaders, academia and residents to discuss research findings, health impacts along with current and future dust mitigation efforts.
The Coachella Valley has long faced challenges with dust pollution (PM10), which is often generated and carried by high winds across the desert. This not only impacts air quality but also poses risks to public health and quality of life for local communities.
Before effective solutions can be put in place, it’s critical to understand where the dust is coming from and what factors are driving it. Insights from this summit and upcoming work will help guide the development of the right mitigation projects for the region.
The event will feature presentations, a panel discussion, and an interactive Q&A session. Community participation will play a vital role in identifying the most effective solutions for reducing dust and improving air quality. More details will be released closer to the event.
The Dust Summit marks the beginning of a broader, long-term strategy to reduce dust pollution in the Coachella Valley. All residents are encouraged to participate and be part of this important conversation.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: UC Riverside Auditorium, Palm Desert Center, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, California 92211
South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, please visit us at www.aqmd.gov, download our award-winning app, or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram.
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