Coachella Valley Dust Summit: Addressing Air Quality Challenges Together

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is partnering with Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez to organize a significant event known as the Dust Summit on Thursday, November 6, 2025. This summit will take place at 5:00 PM in Palm Desert, California, and it will gather a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including experts, community leaders, academia, and residents, to confront the pressing issue of dust pollution in the Coachella Valley.

The Importance of Dust Mitigation

Dust pollution, specifically PM10, has plagued the Coachella Valley for years, primarily driven by high winds that disturb the desert surface. This ongoing challenge affects not only the local air quality but also poses health risks to the residents living in and around this vibrant region. Understanding the origin of this dust and the factors contributing to its prevalence is critical before any effective solutions can be enacted.

The Dust Summit aims to shed light on various aspects of dust challenges, encompassing research findings, health implications, and existing as well as prospective mitigation strategies. This event marks the start of an essential dialogue focused on identifying and implementing the most impactful solutions for dust reduction.

A Collaborative Approach

This summit is not merely an academic exercise; it invites community engagement and participation. Community voices will significantly influence the development of effective projects, ensuring that local insights and experiences guide the efforts to enhance air quality. The event format will include presentations from experts, a panel discussion, and an interactive Q&A session, creating an open platform for dialogue and feedback.

Upcoming work stemming from this summit will be crucial in guiding strategies tailored to the specific characteristics and needs of the Coachella Valley. It highlights the necessity of collaboration between scientific communities, local government officials, and residents who experience the day-to-day realities of dust pollution.

Event Details

- Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: UC Riverside Auditorium, Palm Desert Center, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, California 92211

This landmark event is aimed at initiating a larger, long-term strategy to minimize dust pollution across the Coachella Valley. This is a chance for all concerned residents to be part of the crucial discussion surrounding dust pollution and to contribute to meaningful change in their community.

The South Coast AQMD remains dedicated to improving air quality across the vast regions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For updates on air quality, news, and event details, please visit their official website at www.aqmd.gov, or engage with them through their social media channels on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

Residents and stakeholders alike are strongly encouraged to attend this summit and voice their opinions, as community participation is vital to finding the most effective dust mitigation strategies.

For further inquiries about the summits or air quality initiatives, you can reach out to:
Nahal Mogharabi: (909) 396-3773, Cell (909) 837-2431
Rainbow Yeung: (909) 396-3373, Cell (909) 967-2477
Email: [email protected]