CHANGE IS IN THE AIR.

The Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership (CBAQP)

We’re dedicated to protecting the region’s air quality and inspiring all to reduce our pollution impact for a healthy tomorrow.

Join our mission

With our partners, we’re proving every day that good air quality and a healthy economy go hand-in-hand. From advancing dialogues about the effects of air quality to promoting programs for improvement, learn what you can do to be a part of our mission.

Become a Partner

Who we are

We’re all about building support for healthy air and we want you to join us.

Our programs

The Coastal Bend Community Air Action Plan (CB-CAAP) will help engage our partners for cleaner air.

Healthy air now

Get the facts about reducing pollutants in our Coastal Bend airshed.

Become a Partner

"The Port of Corpus Christi is proud to be a founding partner of the Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership. Protecting our air shed and positively impacting social determinants of health for our communities are core values of the Port of Corpus Christi. As the primary steward of the largest economic engine in the region, we must be bold in our efforts to improve air quality standards. Our leadership looks forward to expanding our role in protecting the regional economy and environment in tandem in the years ahead."

Sean Strawbridge
Former Port of Corpus Christi CEO

"Nueces County leadership has been a strong supporter of the Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership for many years. With the work of the Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership and strong community support, we enjoy air that is compliant with health standards while also enjoying robust growth in business and construction activity."

Barbara Canales
Former Nueces County Judge

"I believe the efforts of the Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership allow us to maintain EPA’s ozone air quality standards. Since 1995, I have witnessed a small volunteer group evolve into the incredible organization it is today. Thank you to all the participants; when we work together, we can achieve amazing results."

Cathy Skurow
City of Portland Mayor

"Since 1995, the City of Corpus Christi, the Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership, and its supporters have joined efforts to successfully maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone. We are an example of the success that can occur when an air quality organization and the community work together. We look forward to continuing the great work of the Partnership to guarantee the health and well-being of our citizens and the region."

Paulette Guajardo
City of Corpus Christi Mayor

"This partnership has been a long time coming. The Board of Directors represents a broad range of interests and perspectives, from NGOs to local government to academia, business and industry, all with a focus on striving for the lowest achievable emissions from all sources to better protect public health and our quality of life in the Coastal Bend."

Errol S. Summerlin
Community Advocate

"San Patricio County is appreciative of the work of the Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership as we work together to maintain air quality that is healthy for our San Patricio County community. We are proud to support the ongoing efforts of the Partnership."

David Krebs
San Patricio County Judge

"Since 1995, the Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership has proven to be an essential element of the region’s efforts to keep air quality in attainment of EPA’s ozone standards. Coastal Bend Industry Association member companies have been proud participants in this community effort to improve local air quality, and we look forward to continuing to work together to achieve additional improvements in the years ahead."

Bob Paulison
Coastal Bend Industry Association Executive Director

Check your air quality now

Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership:
1305 N. Shoreline Blvd. Suite 220, Corpus Christi, TX 78401