Gonzaga University receives $1.1m EPA grant for air quality improvements and wildfire smoke preparedness in Spokane, Washington.

Gonzaga University has secured a $1.1 million grant from the EPA to enhance air quality in Spokane, Washington, amid wildfire smoke concerns. Funds will upgrade air filtration systems in public spaces, including the Northeast Community Center. The project aims to bolster community resilience against climate change, with plans for a wildfire smoke preparedness strategy. A city councilmember raised concerns about potentially attracting unhoused individuals to these centers.

September 13, 2024
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