E.P.A. Recognizes 2014 Clean Air Excellence Award Winners in the Northwest

SEATTLE - The E.P.A. (EPA) today presented the 2014 Clean Air Excellence Awards honoring 9 plans from across the U.S. and one individual for their work on clean air and climate initiatives. 2 plans in the Northwest garnered awards that recognize innovative programs that protect Americans' health and the environment, educate the public, serve their communities and stimulate the economy.

"We're proud of our Clean Air Excellence Award winners here in Washington and applaud their efforts to protect local air quality," said Dennis McLerran, E.P.A. Region ten Regional Administrator in Seattle. "These winners are educating our communities, inspiring organizations to take action and developing cutting-edge programs that will cut harmful pollution, enhance public health, and make our cities and towns more sustainable."

This year's award winners demonstrate a commitment to protecting the air we breathe and addressing climate change. This year's winners include:

Seaport Air Quality Plan - Port of Seattle - Seattle, Washington (http://www.portseattle.org/Environmental/Air/Seaport-Air-Quality/Pages/default.aspx)

Improving Tribal Indoor Air Quality - Tribal Healthy Homes Northwest - Issaquah, Washington (http://thhnw.org/)

The awards program, established in 2000 at the recommendation of the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, acknowledges and recognizes both individuals and organizations that have had the courage to innovate, served as pioneers in their fields, advanced public understanding of air pollution and improved air quality. Entries are judged by E.P.A. and the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, and winners will be acknowledged with a certificate at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C. on April 2, 2014.

For more about EPA's 2014 Clean Air Excellence Awards: http://www.epa.gov/air/cleanairawards/

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