The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) was formed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors in 1968 after the area's first air pollution study indicated a severe problem.
The district is committed to protecting public health and agriculture by working with businesses, public agencies and residents to clean the air. The district shares responsibility with the California Air Resources Board for achieving and maintaining state and federal air quality standards in Ventura County.
VCAPCD is a special district that functions independently from the County of Ventura with its own governing board. Under the California Health and Safety Code, Division 26, the district operates a range of programs including air monitoring, planning, rulemaking, permitting, inspections, incentives and public information. The district’s employees include engineers, inspectors, planners, technicians and support staff.
The district is divided into seven divisions. They are:
