Education and Outreach

Educational Videos

Due to their complexity, air quality issues are often difficult to convey. In 2006, the Division of Air Quality formed an "outreach" team to explore more contemporary ways of communicating with the public. The team includes personnel from all sections and job classifications of the agency. Expenditures are paid for from the DAQ's Air Pollution Education and Environment Fund, funded by enforcement settlements.

In 2020, and in support of at-home environmental education, members of DAQ's outreach team have developed additional educational videos.

To schedule speakers, find out more about the outreach displays below, or for more information please contact us.

Contact

Nicole Ernest
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Air Quality
601 57th Street, SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Phone: 304-926-0499 x41256
Email: Nicole.D.Ernest@WV.gov

Division of Air Quality

 

What we do and why we do it. Recommended for older students.

History of Air Pollution - Part 1

 

The history of air pollution, early measures to correct it and disasters resulting from air quality problems. Recommended for older students.

History of Air Pollution - Part 2

 

Past issues of air pollution and the progress that has been made. Recommended for younger students and up.

DAQ Outreach Demonstrations

 

Demonstrations of air pollution control devices and acid rain mitigation. Recommended for all age groups.

Why is Coco Orange?

 

A read along with Coco and his friends as they solve a mystery and learn about air quality. Recommended for ages 4 - 8.

DAQ Air Qulaity Outreach Display History

 

History of our Outreach Team.​