1. Woodburning Device Change-Out ($50,000). When you switch your high polluting, old woodburning device or open hearth fireplace for a new, natural gas device, you receive cash!

$1,000 to replace a wood or pellet burning stove or insert; 

or 

$2,000 to replace a conventional masonry, prefabricated or zero-clearance open hearth fireplace.

Visit slocleanair.org to download the Woodburning Device Change Out Incentive Guidelines and Application.

2. iRideshare Rewards ($5,628). Get out of your car and into an alternative commute mode and earn Visa Rewards by smart commuting during May 4, 2015 and April 29, 2016. Act fast, because this incentive is only available for the first 75 Los Osos residents who sign up. Qualifying alternative transportation options include: carpooling, vanpooling, bus riding, bicycling, walking, skateboarding or telecommuting. Call 805.597.8022 or go to lososos.irideshare.org for more information.

In its fourth year of drought, California's water prospects are looking shallow. It's in situations like these that the APCD looks to help in any way we can. Here are five simple and unique ways to significantly cut water usage and reduce your impact:

1. Only wash full loads
   This works for the dishwasher and the laundry!
2. Don't flood the driveway
   Car's dirty? Go to the car wash. Driveway's dirty? Sweep instead of hose!
3. Shower time
   Consider switching to a low-flow showerhead. Otherwise, know that each minute decreased in the shower saves about 2.5 gallons of water.
4. Avoid evaporation losses
   Not willing to ditch your lawn? Remember to water only before 9am and after 4pm to avoid evaporation loss during the hottest part of the day. Also, use a pool cover. This reduces evaporation loss as well as the need for chemicals and frequent cleanings.
5. Water hungry foods
   Do you know how water-intensive your foods are? Learn about your foods' water footprint here, and as a general rule, cut back on the highest water-consuming products such as beef, pork, and lamb.

Experience this clean air extravaganza and visit a variety of exciting, clean air-promoting vendors, including:

• Central Coast CivicSpark team
• APCD's Clean Air Ambassadors
• Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5): Alternative Fuels Car Show
• Community Action Partnership SLO
• Interactive kids activities
• USGBC Central Coast Green Building, Build SMART Trainer

And more! See you there!