March 12, 2008: EPA announces new Ozone Standard

March 12: 2008: American Lung Association statement on new ozone standard

August 27, 2007: Roanoke Valley Has Two Code Orange Air Quality Days in August. First exceedence of ozone standard since 2003. Read article

August 15, 2007: Coalition comments regarding Roanoke Electric Steel Draft State Operating Permit for Electric Arc Furnace #4. Read comments

August 14, 2007: Coalition passes resolution opposing proposed regional intermodal transfer station until all vehicles involved with the facility are using ultra low sulfur diesel and are equipped with filtering devices. Read the Resolution

Oct. 10, 2006: Greater Roanoke Valley Asthma and Air Quality Coalition signs on to Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition. RVCCC is the local organization in the Roanoke Valley that is tackling energy policy and the difficult problem of global warming through education, outreach, and community actions. 

April 11, 2006: Coalition comments on EPA proposal to revise Particulate Matter standard.

February 23, 2006: Roanoke Valley Particulate Monitors Exceed Annual Health Standard in 2005.

June 2005: GRVAAQC elects new officers.

June 6, 2005: Coalition receives Certificate of Appreciation for work on Roanoke Valley Ozone Early Action Plan. View Certificate

April 12, 2005: Coalition celebrates five years

Dec. 14, 2004: GRVAAQC comments to VA DEQ regarding determinations as to Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the control of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions for Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Roanoke Cement Company, and Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation (Roanoke, VA area).

Oct. 20, 2004: GRVAAQC hosts state asthma coalition meeting.

Oct. 12, 2004: Pictures from GRVAAQC monthly meeting.

Sept. 14, 2004: GRVAAQC members attend Virginia state asthma coalition meeting.

Summer 2002: Coalition hands out information at Salem Avalanche game.