H-GAC Launches First Regional Clean Air Plan

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has launched the region’s first Clean Air Action Plan, a long-term effort to improve air quality, protect public health and support a strong regional economy across the 13-county Houston-Galveston region.

The plan is paired with a new interactive website, h-gac.com/clean-air, where residents, businesses and local governments can explore the plan and share feedback.

Developed through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, the Clean Air Action Plan outlines strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollution through 2050. It focuses on five key areas: transportation, buildings and energy, industry, waste management, and agriculture and land use.

The Clean Air Action Plan is the result of extensive public outreach across the region. H-GAC engaged residents, community groups and regional partners through meetings, events and online engagement.

A community survey launched in August 2025 gathered input from residents about their concerns, priorities and ideas for improving air quality. This feedback helped shape the plan’s strategies and ensure they reflect the needs and values of the communities they serve.

The new website is designed to make the plan easy to understand and use. Features include interactive sections for each focus area, tools for public feedback, a resource library and information on how cleaner air can lead to better health, lower energy costs and job growth.

Residents will also have a chance to connect in person. H-GAC encourages residents and regional partners to review the draft strategies online and provide feedback as the plan moves toward implementation. Public input will help shape which projects move forward, including efforts like expanding alternative commute options and investing in nature-based solutions in urban areas.

The Clean Air Action Plan is part of H-GAC’s broader “Clean Air, Healthy Communities” initiative, which connects regional growth with environmental responsibility.