We can all make a positive impact on Colorado’s air quality.
It really is that simple! There are a variety of steps we can all take for better air quality in our community especially in the summer months.
Know when it matters most
When it comes to taking actions to improve air quality, some days are more important than others! Sign up for summer ozone alerts to know when it matters most to take simple steps for better air in your community. Our timely text and email alerts can also help you protect your health.

Read the simple steps blog
Visit the Simple Steps. Better Air. blog to learn more about how ground-level ozone and air quality affects you and your community, why taking simple steps matters, updates on our work, and for answers to your questions about all things air quality.

When wildfire smoke and summer ozone overlap
Learn the differences between wildfire smoke and ozone air pollution, how to effectively deal with each, and what to do when they occur in the Front Range at the same time.

How to navigate ozone as an outdoor athlete
In the Colorado Front Range, summertime ozone levels can negatively impact your health. Read on to learn how you can both play hard and breathe easy!

About us
Simple Steps. Better Air. is a public awareness and outreach program created by Colorado’s Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) to educate residents in the Front Range region about ground-level ozone pollution and actions they can take to improve our area’s air quality.
Did you know ground-level ozone is our most pressing air quality issue each summer?
